Horsley Homestead, Horsley Park NSW, c. 1895

Photograph Information

DateBetween 1st January 1895 and 31st December 1895Date KnownCircaDescriptionThe homestead, an Indian-style colonial bungalow, was built in 1832. People can be seen near the steps and front veranda, including two young children. Blanche Weston can be seen seated on the veranda.

This image is part of an album of 24 photographs by Henry King, documenting the Horsley estate around 1900. Photographs include views of the house, interiors, gardens and vineyard.

National Library of Australia Bib 8151598. PhotographerHenry KingGeolocation^[1]NotesOriginal photograph is held by the National Library of Australia. Please direct all enquiries, including image orders from the original album to the National Library of Australia.

Horsley Homestead stands on a 2000-acre grant awarded as "King's Gift" to Colonel George Johnston for his part in quelling the Irish Convicts Rebellion in 1804. On his death in 1823, the land passed on to his daughter Blanche. In 1929, Blanch married George Edward Nicholas Weston who was an officer in the army of the East India Company. Shortly after, they left for India to finalise his affairs before settling in Australia. On their return, reports mention them living in a large tent while Weston supervised the construction of the homestead, thought to be a design from Bengal which had an influence on colonial architecture.External LinkNational Library of Australia Catalogue

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Image ColourSepiaTypeDigitalPrint Size153 x 210 mmOriginal Print AvailableNoCopyrightYou are free to use without permission. Please acknowledge copyright owner(s) and Fairfield City Council. Please cite the URL so that others can also find this item.Copyright Owner(s)National Library of Australia

Connections

CollectionHistorical PhotographsHenry King, Horsley Photo Album, c.1900Organisation / SiteHorsley ComplexSuburbHorsley ParkRelated ItemsFairfield, A History of the District

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