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Harpsdale – Celebrating 150 years
26th October, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$5
The homestead was built by the pioneering Brodie family in 1875. They arrived in Tasmania in 1823, from Scotland and in 1836 moved to Victoria and settled in the Bulla Bulla area as squatters with 1000 head of sheep. This area of Victoria is heavily influenced by these early Scottish settlers.
Harpsdale has been in the Simmie family since 1940. Set in a hectare of formal gardens featuring many trees from the late 19th century and the 1940s.
With information about the Brodie & Simmie families, regional aboriginal history and the architect of the homestead, J A B Koch, of National Trust, ‘Labassa’ fame. The stables are full of historical artifacts. The garden shed was the original Blacksmith workshop.
Wander the machinery yard and view a selection of mid 20th century farming implements.
860 Craigieburn Road
Yuroke 3063
Just 12 minutes past Melbourne Airport and 7 km west of Craigieburn.
Take a tour of the Simmie Family website: https://simmiefamilybusiness.com/simmie-family/
All money raised goes to the City of Hume Heritage Conservations Fund.