View south-west from Ebenezer Russell's homestead, 'Croome'

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TitleView south-west from Ebenezer Russell's homestead, 'Croome'Photo Number003929Date2003DescriptionThis property, 'Croome', was part of a grant of 1280 acres given to Isabella Croker (nee Reddall), daughter of Thomas Reddall.

Isabella Croker’s Croom Estate was advertised for sale in August 1840. Ebenezer purchased 1280 acres for 5 shillings an acre in 1852.

Russell cleared the land and planted wheat and potatoes, and later changed to dairy farming. He was an Alderman on Shellharbour Municipal Council 1859-1864. At the second Council election in 1860, his property at Stoney Creek was used as a pollling place.PlaceStoney CreekLocationCroomStudioLynn Warrington

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View south-west from Ebenezer Russell's homestead, 'Croome'

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View south-west from Ebenezer Russell's homestead, 'Croome'