CONTINUING the Tour to the South published on November 11, 1871. The correspondent is now describing Kameruka station.
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STOCKYARDS and huts are on various parts of the run, and one stockyard in particular, at Bemboka is a very large one – capable, I believe, of holding 5000 head of cattle.
Dairy stations are on other parts of the estate, principally on the Buckajo River, Ryan’s Swamp and the Tantawangalo River. These have a good effect on keeping the cattle quiet, besides the profit of butter and cheese-making.
Kameruka House is built on a commanding position, overlooking many miles of country. It is situated at the junction of the Candelo Creek with the Tantawangalo River.
Bordering these streams for some distance, approaching the junction, are a row of stately willow trees, perhaps the finest plantation of willows in the colony.
The house is a fine commodious structure, built of brick and partially surrounded by verandahs. In front is a well kept shrubbery, which is reached by a flight of steps from the residence.
The shrubbery contains a splendid bunya-bunya; it is growing vigorously in front of the house, and numerous laurels (English), acacias, spireas box, lauristinas, etc, are all luxuriating in a wonderful manner.
To the left of the residence is an aviary containing golden pheasants in their glorious plumage, and other fine birds. Out-buildings, men’s quarters, and a good store and post-office (under the charge of Mr Hinton) at the rear, give the grounds the appearance of a small township, while Kameruka House itself, viewed from the distance particularly, is a good resemblance of “The squire’s house on the hill” of many of the landed gentry of England.
The next most noticeable feature of the Kameruka home-station is the Kameruka church. It is the most elegant building of the kind in the district, and is erected on a neighbouring hill, about five minute’s walk from the residence.
It is built of brick, with stone foundations and dressings, and was erected from a design furnished by Mr R T Blacket, architect of Sydney. It has a vestry, porch and chancel, complete.
Three acres are set apart – one for church purposes, and two acres for burial ground. This artistic structure cost about 1000 pounds.
On the occasion of my visit, service was held in the church by the Rev A D Faunce, and I had the pleasure of hearing a most eloquent sermon and a good choir.
