In 2011, Bill, Angela and family purchased the original Newbold homestead and 300 acre block from Bill’s Aunty Pat Barkley.
This property has been in the Bill’s family since the 1860s. The homestead was built in 1873 by Bill’s great-grandfather Samuel Dawkins. Sam was the father of original Newbold stud master W. J. Dawkins and subsequently, Louise Close’s grandfather. Both W.J. and Louise grew up in the Newbold homestead.
Craig, Kate and their 3 children now live in the homestead and they, along with Bill and Angela, are immensely proud to be continuing the family tradition.