Swann family papers re Elizabeth Farm, Parramatta, 1883-1980

MLMSS 4505

fonds

1883-1980

1022865

0.01 metres of textual material (1 folder)

Elizabeth Farm was the family home of John Macarthur and his wife Elizabeth. They commenced building it in 1793. In 1904 it was purchased by William Swann. After repairing the house he moved in with his family, members of which lived there until 1968 when it was sold to the Elizabeth Farm Museum Trust.

1. Booklet "The Elizabeth Farm Estate Parramatta", printed by Mills & Pile, Auctioneers for a proposed sale, 1883.
2. Conditions and Terms of Sale of Elizabeth Farm, 22 December 1903.
3. Receipt for sale of portion of Macarthur Estate, 19 January 1904
4. Valuation of Elizabeth Farm, 14 September 1914
5. Notes by M.S. re Cork Tree planted in 1817 by John Macarthur, 1918.
6. Brochure advertising the sale of Elizabeth farm, 1968
7. Auction sale catalogue of furnishings and fittings, 28 May 1969
8. Copy of a letter from Helen Frizell to Miss Plimer, 13 May 1980
9. List of major works carried out on Elizabeth Farm since it was owned by the Swann family, undated
10. Plan of Elizabeth Farm House, undated

This collection includes pictorial material at Pic.Acc.5963

The donors are descendants of the Swann family