Murton family, Resolute commune, c1895

Sam Murton, a widower, and his sons (left to right) Steve, Bert, Bill, Victor and Arthur. They show off their own saddle horses Daisy and Nancy, a clear sign of individualism winning over communalism. The Murton family remained on part of the communal land after break-up, and Sam’s youngest grandson, Kevin Murton, continued there. From Maryborough and Hervey Bay Newspaper Co Ltd. Collection of William Metcalf

Collection of William Metcalf
Theme:
Separation, Division
Related: 
Utopian communities
Keywords:
commune, dwelling, horse, houses, utopian
Location Node: 
Date of copyright: 
25 August 2010
Date captured: 
25 August 2010
Date created: 
25 August 2010