Anlaby Station: Shaping South Australia's Pastoral Landscape

Name: Anlaby Station: Shaping South Australia's Pastoral Landscape
Start: 2025-09-18T17:00:00+09:30
Location: State Library of South Australia

Schedule

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+09:30

Location

State Library of South Australia | Adelaide, SA

Explore a cornerstone of South Australia's pastoral history with historian Samuel Doering at the upcoming lecture hosted by the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia.
Join us at the Hetzel Theatre, State Library of SA, on Thursday, 18th September 2025. Drinks and nibbles from 5 pm.
Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Book today via https://rgssa.org.au/lectures/anlaby-station
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About the Lecture:
Anlaby Station, established in 1839, is Australia’s second-oldest Merino stud and a cornerstone of South Australia's pastoral history.
This talk examines the property's evolution, from its origins on the frontier of European settlement to its role in shaping the state's agricultural development into the 20th century. Anlaby’s founder, Frederick Dutton, relied on his European education, the practical experience of his two brothers, William and Francis, and the expertise of his managers, Alexander Buchanan and Henry Morris, to build a renowned sheep stud in South Australia’s Mid-North. Exploring the interplay between Anlaby's geography, land use, and cultural significance, the lecture highlights how this pioneering station influenced South Australia's rural landscape and legacy.