SOMERFIELD – Edward Brenchley Bishop (1822 – 1887)

Edward Brenchley Bishop must have been relieved as he watched the timber for his new house arrive via the Heathcote River; it hadn’t been an easy adventure so far.  He and his family had made the trek over the Bridle Path, leading a single packhorse along with them that carried a simple tent and supplies.  …

Historic Oaks Of Fendalton Park

Fendalton Park opened in 1935 after the land was purchased from a Miss Kate Gerard. Growing proudly there, are 163 year old (as of 2013) Oaks, the Quercus Robus Acorns that were aboard the Charlotte Jane in 1850. Haven’t yet been able to find the source of the parent trees – maybe the Botanic Gardens …