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Anlaby Homestead [B 14904] • Photograph

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Summary

West front view of Anlaby homestead, Alexander Buchanan in topee. Buchanan was the manager of Dutton's Anlaby Station. Under his charge the original flock of sheep increased from 5,000 to 60,000. Buchanan was highly regarded and served as a magistrate in the district. The homestead was established in 1839 and is the oldest Merino Stud in South Australia. The pioneer family of Duttons owned the property for over 130 years. There are over 40 buidings on the property. The main house has over 23 rooms complete with a servant's wing, butler's pantry and a flower room. There are 4 acres of gardens around the main house. The photograph shows three men standing outside the picket fence beyond the Anlaby gardens. Buchanan is wearing a pith helmet or topee

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Physical description

Photograph; 20.7 cm x 15.6 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1890

Collection

Part of Anlaby Collection

Subject

Buchanan, Alexander, 1848-1930
Sheep ranches -- South Australia -- Kapunda Region
Farmhouses -- South Australia -- Kapunda Region
Anlaby (S.A.)

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General notes

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Digitisation information

Date

22/05/2006

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image/tiff

Resolution

3,186 x 2,368 pixels (7.5 MP)

Size

22.67 MB

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