C.D, Max & Jack Nixon Jarrahmond FARMING, first half 20th century

Historical information

John Harding Nixon (Jack) was born in Orbost on July 16, 1905. He married Lydia May Trewin and had two boys, Max and Brian.He was a successful farmer, making the most of the land he owned, growing maize, seed and green beans and also dairying.

Significance

This item is a pictorial record of early agriculture in the Orbost district.

Physical description

A disc of farming scenes of Max and Jack Nixon Snr on the Jarrahmond flats at Orbost.

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