From 1838 the area formed part of an extensive grazing grant that was developed further by a succession of owners up until the 1920s. The original sub-division of Chirnside Park was, at that time, known as Mooroolbark Park. Around 1000 acres (4 km ) of mainly rich black basaltic soil was grazed and cultivated, watered from two perpetual springs. In 1921 George Chirnside sold Werribee Park, moving the family's stud herds and the contents … WebFrom lavish parties to a movie backdrop or place of prayer, Werribee’s most famous address has a history as rich as its ornate design. Travel writer, Belinda Jackson …
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WebOct 22, 2014 · October 21, 2014. A Toorak home belonging to the prominent family who built Werribee Park Mansion will go under the hammer this weekend. Robert Chirnside – whose ancestors, Scottish immigrants ... WebDuring the winter months you can cheer on local side, Werribee Tigers and enjoy all the action of a VFL match at Avalon Airport Oval in Werribee’s Chirnside Park. Games are a great family affair (kids under 15 are free) and you’re perfectly placed to combine a match with a visit to Wyndham Park and lunch in Werribee City Centre. sht tchad
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WebJul 21, 2024 · Rebecca in Yarraville: "My mother was a Chirnside and her father lived at Werribee Park until the age of 4. My family and I use cutlery every night from Werribee … Werribee Park Mansion was built between 1874 and 1877 in the Italianate-style by the pioneering pastoralists Thomas Chirnside (1815-1887) and his brother Andrew Chirnside (1818-1890), from Scotland, founders of the "Chirnside Pastoral Empire". Its residential and working buildings supported a large farm workforce. The rooms open to the public include the billiard room, the main bedrooms, the reception rooms and part of the kitchen. WebSecondly, both Andrew & Mary Chirnside died at Colac, not at their home in Werribee mansion. Thomas Chirnside committed suicide in the laundry, which is a separate stone building behind the mansion. All the Chirnsides are buried in a family plot at Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. I have photos of all their graves. shtters bus