Outing to Hope Farm April 2024
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Hope Farm, Eastern Cape, Henry Nourse (1779-1834), William Cock, Benjamin Keeton, Donald Moodie, Benjamin MoodieAbstract
The Lower Albany Historical Society’s first outing of the year was to Hope Farm. Our visit took place on Thursday, 18 April, a lovely sunny autumn day. Hope Farm is situated west of Port Alfred, about 7km from the Civic Centre.
The history of Hope Farm is closely linked to the early development of the Kowie, through Henry Nourse, William Cock and Benjamin Keeton. Darian Keeton, a commercial beef farmer and the current owner of Hope Farm, represents the fifth generation of Keetons who have farmed on Hope Farm. Darian gave us a brief history of the farm while LAHS members enjoyed their picnic tea in his garden.
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Basson, A.S. Hope Farm. Lower Albany Historical Society, Toposcope Journal, Vol.IV, 1973.
Gordon, Sue. Cock Tales On The Kowie. Write-On Publishing. 2020. St Francis Bay.
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