George M. Baker (1843–1920)
from Sydney Morning Herald
George Baker, n.d.
from Pastoral Review, June 1920
The death has occurred at Molong private hospital of Mr. George Baker, late of Laura Station, Bundarra. He was 77 years of age. and was one of the pioneer pastoralists of the north. Born at Wollombi, New South Wales, he founded Laura Station, in the Bundarra district, over 60 years ago. The property remained under his control up to a few years ago, when he retired and took up his residence at Birida, Armidale, and his son, Mr. Archie Baker, took over the station. Mr. Baker was a breeder of high-class Durham cattle and merino sheep.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for George M. Baker
- Pastoral Review, June 1920, p 365
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- 'letters of administration', Sydney Morning Herald, 18 September 1920, p 7
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Baker, Mary Ann (wife)
- White, Mary Farleigh (daughter)
- White, Frank Fletcher (son-in-law)
- Baker, Daniel Raycroft (father)
- Bell, Phyllis Mary (granddaughter)
- White, Francis George (grandson)
Citation details
'Baker, George M. (1843–1920)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/baker-george-m-53/text24009, accessed 22 November 2024.
George Baker, n.d.
from Pastoral Review, June 1920
Life Summary [details]
Birth
11 March,
1843
Wollombi,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
10 May,
1920
(aged 77)
Armidale,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cultural Heritage
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