The Old Fairbridge Farm
Presented are some photographs of the site of the original Fairbridge Farm located a few kilometres south of the Pinjarra town site. This site was occupied by Fairbridge from 1912 to 1920. Nothing now remains of any of the buildings constructed during this period. The pictures make thoughtful viewing.
These photographs were kindly made available to us by Mr John Smith, Chairman of Fairbridge W.A. - 2006.
| OLDFARM01 | This is the old well from which Fairbridge people from 1912 through 1920 drew their water. Standing next to the well is the current property owner with his daughter. |
| OLDFARM02 | A row of oak trees that almost certainly started their life through Fairbridge hands. |
| OLDFARM03 | A poplar tree that would have been planted during the Fairbridge era on this property. |
| OLDFARM04 | Fruit trees - probably pear trees emanating from the old Fairbridge days |
| OLDFARM05 | Cattle graze peacefully in lush grass under these old fruit trees planted in the Fairbridge era. |
| OLDFARM06 | This gnarled old fruit tree is keeping all its memories to itself! |
| OLDFARM07 | Another fruit tree showing its age. I wonder if it still bears fruit? |
| OLDFARM08 | Although there were a number of seasonal water holes, many disappear during the summer. This one is generally perennial so it's highly probable that this is the swimming hole the Fairbridge children at the old Farm used. If that's the case then sadly this is the site where Fairbridge boy Arthur Keane drowned in August 1913. |
A History of Fairbridge Farm School, Pinjarra, Western Australia
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