The Life and Times of William Hay of Boomanoomana, 1816-1908 Tapa dura - 1990

Melbourne: Hyland House. 1990. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in purpose-made plastic sleeve. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 155 pages. William Hay was one of the pioneers of the Riverina pastoral industry. Born in Scotland he migrated to Tasmania in 1839. After stints with the Tasmanian Treasury and as a school teacher he married Jane Ruffy and moved [with her brothers] to Victoria. Jane's brothers were among the first merino sheep breeders and Hay went into partnership with them on Dropmore Station, near Seymour in Victoria. Some time later he bought Glenlyon Station also near Seymour. As land prices rose due to the gold rush, Hat sold Glenlyon and later bought Boomanoomana run on the Murray River near Mulwala, NSW. This became the base for his success and expansion to include Collendina run near Corowa. He was Member for Murray in NSW Parliament from… Leer más