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Dashwood Gully [B 10477] • Photograph

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Summary

Fernhill, property of Henry Field, brother of Lieut. Field (of the Rapid), and son in law of Commander F. Servante, the original owner of the property. Fernhill, at Dashwood Gully, built by Commander Frederick (P.F.) Servante 1861-2. The following verse appears under the artwork: 'Fond are the memories that bring thee nigh / E'en now unto my heart I with pleasure I / Recall thy circle of dear friends, and still / Ne'er cease to think of thee with love. Fernhill'. In 1884 Mrs Henry Field was in possession of Ferntree (nee Mary Servante). Captain Frederick Servante (1798-1872) arrived in the "Murray" in 1861 and during 1961-62 built a home in Dashwood Gully calling it Fernhill. The name originated in Essex, England and the house and gardens offered respite from the dust and mosquitoes in the middle of the Adelaide summer. The photograph shows a large home partially hidden behind trees and surounded by hills. A rough road passes up the gully.

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Physical description

Photograph; 21.1 cm x 15.8 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1880

Collection

Part of Dashwood Gully Collection

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General notes

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Digitisation information

Date

20/12/2005

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Resolution

3,765 x 2,860 pixels (10.8 MP)

Size

32.34 MB

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