Dunster Farm, Yellow Rock

DESCRIPTION

NameDunster Farm, Yellow RockTypeBuildingFarmDescriptionYellow Rock began as a dairy farming community. The locality is named for the yellow sandstone cliffs of the escarpment. Local yellow rock sandstone was used to construct many public buildings in the township of Albion Park.

This dairy was farmed by William 'Avon' Dunster for many years. The Dunster family are important members of the Shellharbour community and one branch of the family has farmed 'Dunsters Hill' Croom since 1865.

External LinkPersonal 1941Personal 1944Welcome Home at Dapto 1946Summer Hill Marriage of Interest 1952Honiton Lace Gown for Alstonville Bride 1952Alstonville Bride 1952

Photograph

Former Dunster Farm

Dunster Farm, Yellow Rock

Place

Darcy Dunster Reserve

The Hill

Dunster Farm, Yellow Rock, c.2003.

Heritage Information

Heritage NSW LinkShellharbour Heritage Inventory Sheet

CONNECTIONS

CollectionPlacesFamilyDunsterLocalityYellow RockPlaceThe HillDarcy Dunster Reserve

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Dunster Farm, Yellow Rock