Image: Strawberry Hill Farm, Albany

Description: The Old Farm, Strawberry Hill was considered old more than 100 years ago. As far back as 1890 it was given the name The Old Farm, in recognition of being the oldest farm in Western Australia, established even before the Swan River Colony. A Government Farm was established at Strawberry Hill in 1827 as part of the first European settlement at King George Sound. In 1833, Sir Richard Spencer was appointed Government Resident at Albany. He purchased the Government Farm and resided there with his wife Ann, seven sons and three daughters. They lived in a pise cottage until, in 1836, the current two-storey stone house was built adjoining the older home. By 1836 the well established gardens were producing blood oranges, grapes, raspberries, gooseberries, asparagus, figs and almonds. The new house was the centre of the districtís social life. After an ongoing cycle of neglect, restoration, and neglect, the property was purchased by the Government in 1956 as an historic monument. Transferred to the National Trust in 1964, the house and garden have been restored to appropriately reflect their significance.
Title: Strawberry Hill Farm, Albany
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