Easlea family farm known as Shuna, at Laceys Creek, ca. 1908

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TitleEaslea family farm known as Shuna, at Laceys Creek, ca. 1908DescriptionYoung Alice Martha Easlea (1899-1986) can be seen at the left of the photograph facing two unidentified women visitors. Harry Easlea (1847-1917) with his wife, Martha (nee Johnson) (1858-1934), and their young family moved to the Laceys Creek area in 1889 to work on the dairy farm owned by his uncle, Samuel Raynbird. A short time later, Harry took up a selection of an adjoining block to establish his own dairy farm. Eventually, the family also purchased his uncle's property. The 339 acres of the combined properties (Portions 53v and 153, Parish of Samsonvale), known as Shuna, are still held by the Easlea family.Dateca. 1908Record typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourSepia

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CollectionPine Rivers Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceLaceys Creek (Qld.)Subject (keywords)shedswomendairy farmsfarm buildingsfamiliespost-and-rail fencesgirlsfarmyards

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Easlea family farm known as Shuna, at Laceys Creek, ca. 1908

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Easlea family farm known as Shuna, at Laceys Creek, ca. 1908