Ben Turner and Kevin Gillis at 'Clover Hill', Macquarie Pass

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TitleBen Turner and Kevin Gillis at 'Clover Hill', Macquarie PassPhoto Number002168Date1998DescriptionBen Turner, born in England in 1901, was a world record parachutist in England, a manufacturer of parachutes in Australia in the 1940s, and the designer of the 'Scamp' swimsuit. He was a pilot and established Southern Cross Air, operating in the South Coast area. Ben retired in 1949 and moved to 'Clover Hill' with his wife Jean and their English sheep dog, Rover. In the 1970s, the historic 'Clover Hill' homestead burnt down, and the NWPS acquired his property as part of Macquarie Pass National Park. Despite all this, Ben built his English Tudor style Manor House, known locally as 'Ben's Folly'. It was built around huge rock formations on the property, the rocks also forming part of the interior of the building. Ben died at 'Clover Hill' in May 2001.PlaceClover Hill Last edited by: Will Chittick

LocationMacquarie PassStudioDorothy GillisDonorGillis, Dorothy

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CollectionPhotosClover Hill CollectionLocalityMacquarie PassPersonTurner, Benjamin Horace Last edited by: Will Chittick

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Ben Turner and Kevin Gillis at 'Clover Hill', Macquarie Pass