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Wheat farming Wellington Australia New South Wales
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Wheat farming Wellington Australia New South Wales
Wheat farming Wellington Australia New South Wales NSW probably 1920s
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Colonialism Farmers Settler Settlers Sheep Wellington Wheat Wool
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This vintage photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the early 1920s in Wellington, New South Wales, Australia. The image showcases the quintessential Australian rural scene, with vast expanses of golden wheat fields stretching out towards the horizon. The rugged terrain, dotted with gnarled trees, speaks to the tenacity and resilience of the settlers who braved the challenges of farming in this new land. In the foreground, a lone farmer, dressed in the typical attire of the era, stands tall against the backdrop of his wheat field. He gazes intently towards the distant horizon, perhaps contemplating the successes and struggles of the harvest season. A horse-drawn cart, laden with bales of hay, sits nearby, a testament to the importance of livestock farming in this region. The presence of a few sheep in the background serves as a reminder of the diversified agricultural practices that were common during this period. The rolling hills and open plains of Wellington, New South Wales, were ideal for both wheat farming and sheep grazing, making it a thriving agricultural hub during the colonial era. This photograph also embodies the spirit of the British Empire's influence on the Australian settlers, with the Victorian and Edwardian architectural influences evident in the farmhouse and station buildings in the background. The lantern slide format of the image further adds to its nostalgic charm, inviting us to imagine the stories of the settlers and their daily lives that unfolded on this very land over a century ago.
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