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Anlaby Garden [B 14908] • Photograph

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Summary

Anlaby garden from west front, Alexander Buchanan seated. 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 iron fountain set in Anlaby's main grass terrace was made by the father of Emily Martin who was married to Henry Dutton. Emily was a passionate gardener

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Physical description

Photograph; 20.7 cm x 15.6 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1880

Collection

Part of Anlaby Collection

Subject

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

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Digitisation information

Date

22/05/2006

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Resolution

3,210 x 2,358 pixels (7.6 MP)

Size

22.74 MB

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