CHAPTER 14 | 1910s – Nationhood Pain
Meanwhile, Lindeman’s Ltd, which owned the historic Cawarra Vineyard near Gresford in the Hunter Valley, expanded its footprint by purchasing the historic Ben Ean and Kirkton vineyards. James Busby Kelman, the nephew of James Busby, who had married Mathilda Lindeman, the daughter of Dr Henry J Lindeman, had retired from managing Kirkton in 1904. His son Arthur decided to sell the mixed farming property in 1914, including vineyards and grazing land. At this time, the vines were bearing well and, according to Arthur, ‘[T]here were as many varieties growing there as were days of the year’. Lindeman’s also purchased many other Hunter vineyards, including Coolalta (from the Wilkinsons), Catawba, and Warrawee. During this time, 1912–1922, Ron Wilkinson was the winemaker and oversaw the expansion of winemaking. Also, many wineries began to adapt to new technologies. By the early 1910s, petrol-driven machinery was taking over from steam, although many wineries continued with steam engines until the late 1930s.
Château Tanunda aerial view, Barossa Valley, South Australia, 1916. [Château Tanunda Collection]
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