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| A black and white photograph showing Boy Goulter's homestead in Seddon with two young woman sitting on the grass besidea tennis net. Written on the back in two unknown hands is, "Starborough Homestead. Boy Goulters, Seddon." [see notes]. A scan of this photograph will be used in the Changing European History Gallery 2 display in commemoration of the Marlborough Provincial 150th anniversary on 1 November 2009. ................................................................................................................................................................................Caption 59 Starborough Station's homestead. The property with its former headquarters where Seddon now stands, dated back to 1849. Later, it incorporated Wakefield Downs (the Seaview Downs area), and Marathon (on the Western side). In the 1860s, it comprised about 5,600 ha (14,000 acres). The photo shows a 14 room rambling homestead, with an addition at the left. After the station was subdivided in 1899, the house underwent modernisation. 2009.067.0048 |
Boy Goulter's Homestead, Seddon
-Photographs of Marlborough 1859-1909
-Copyright Marlborough Museum - Marlborough Historical Society Inc
When using this image please quote "Image courtesy of Marlborough Museum - Marlborough Historical Society Inc"
| 2009.067.0048 |
When using this image please quote "Image courtesy of Marlborough Museum - Marlborough Historical Society Inc"