Brindabella Station

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Entrance to Brindabella Station
Entrance to Brindabella Station

Brindabella Station, sometimes referred to as the Brindabella Homestead is located within the Brindabella Ranges in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It was the child home of Australian author Miles Franklin[1][2] Brindabella was first settled by the Franklin familyin 1846, but they were unable to settle until 1861 due to Aboriginal settlement in the region.[3] In the 20th Century, the Station was a favorite fishing spot of Malcolm Fraser.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Miles Franklin and her 'Brindabella' Childhood. M A R G I N: Life & Letters in Early Australia (2006-11-01). Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
  2. ^ Ann Beveridge (2004-04-06). Doing the Hard Miles in Struggle for Recognition. The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
  3. ^ History of Brindabella Station. Brindabella Station. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
  4. ^ Local History. The Brindabella Wilderness Reserve. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
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