Rosemont

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NameRosemontTypeFarmResidenceDescriptionOn 4 June 1890, Thomas James and Rachel Welbury Arnold were married in Shellharbour Methodist Church. They lived at 'Bravella' at Dunmore, home of Thomas’ parents, William and Elizabeth James from 1890-1909.

In 1909, Thomas James built 'Rosemont' on 210 acres north of 'Bravella' and there he and Rachel raised their family.

Thomas’ brother, John, built 'Kurrawong', across the road. All three farms were built on what was known as the Bassett-Darley Estate, land originally part of the D’Arcy Wentworth grant.

Thomas James was an Alderman on Shellharbour Municipal Council for 12 years and Mayor for five years, retiring in 1931. Thomas was also secretary of the Illawarra Dairy Cattle Association for many years.

Upon his Aunt Ellen Arnold’s death in 1965, John Thomas James (son of Thomas James) inherited her property, including 'Aronda' (now a restaurant) at Shellharbour Village.

External LinkTwo Graces Miriam James 1907Dame Durden's Post Office - Eva James 13 November 1907Dame Durden's Post Office - Eva James 1 April 1908Queen Youngheart's Postcard Competition Eva James 7 October 1908Dame Durden's Post Office - Eva James 14 October 1908King High and Mighty's Competition Miriam James 1908Illawarra Herd Book 1924Auction Sales 1935Rosemont AIS Stud 1935Obituary Thomas James 1935Mrs Thornabrook 1933

Rosemont, c.2000.

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