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Significant Family associated with the evolution of agriculture, dairying, meat and retail sectors in Illawarra and Dapto specifically. Associated with the significant property ‘Horsley Homestead’, which has cultural and architectural significance. The Lindsay’s were Innovative leaders in Dairying and made a significant contribution to the farming, dairy, meat and retail sectors.  Dairying was a major industry in Illawarra. 

John Lindsay purchased ‘West Horsley Place’ 1866 and renamed it ‘Horsley’. His Son George succeeded, and developed an award winning Ayreshire herd. John’s son John Hassall Lindsay operated an abattoir, dairy and piggery on their property on West Dapto Road north of Robins Creek. Lindsay family members also owned several retail stores in Dapto and nearby areas. The Lindsay’s are long term residents in the West Dapto area. 

Dharawal language meaning ‘track over the mountain’

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Dharawal language meaning ‘coal’

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Dharawal language meaning ‘the mountain’

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