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The Next Chapter | Part 2 On October 17th, 1919,

The Next Chapter | Part 2

On October 17th, 1919, Robert Barr Smith purchased over 20,000 acres of Mount William Station from William Phillip, who had held the property for only a short time.

Tragically, just a year later in 1920, a fire destroyed part of the original Homestead. While much of the original 1870s bluestone structure still remains today, the present Homestead and gardens are largely the result of Eda Barr Smith’s vision and dedication throughout the 1920s. Eda rebuilt and remodelled the home in a 1920s Art Deco style, complete with a terracotta roof, landscaped gardens, and the iconic Spanish-arched façade that remains a defining feature of the property today. Three full-time gardeners were employed to maintain the grounds.

During Robert and Eda’s ownership, Mount William Station underwent major improvements. Around 2,000 acres were ploughed and cleared of dead timber, dramatically increasing the carrying capacity of the land, while English grasses and clovers were planted across the property.

After retiring, Robert Barr Smith passed the station to his son, Robert Mitchell (R.M.) Barr Smith, in the 1960s. R.M. Barr Smith became a pioneer of the Charolais breed in Australia. Inspired by the breed during a trip to Mexico, he was among the first cattle breeders to import Charolais semen into Australia. Within eight years, he had established a pure Charolais herd, and today Mount William remains one of the leading Charolais studs in the country.

1st photo (Eda & Robert | sons: Richard & Robert)

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There was a beautiful calm to Meg and Jordan’s w

There was a beautiful calm to Meg and Jordan’s wedding morning. The kind of quiet anticipation that comes when two people know they’re exactly where they’re meant to be.

From the very start of the day, they were relaxed, present, and completely ready to marry one another. Surrounded by their closest family and friends, the morning unfolded with an ease that set the tone for the entire celebration — thoughtful, joyful, and deeply meaningful.

photographer: @madelaineedmondsphotography
floral: @evolve.floral

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Sunrise and sunset at Mount William Station are so

Sunrise and sunset at Mount William Station are some of the most quietly special moments on the property. ✨

Early mornings bring soft light across the paddocks, while evenings settle into warm tones over the Grampians. Simple, unhurried, and worth taking a moment for.

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We truly appreciate your continued support and it

We truly appreciate your continued support and it means so much to know that you have returned to stay with us multiple times. It’s wonderful to hear that Mount William Station continues to be a place where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy your time away. We always look forward to welcoming you back and sharing more special stays with you in the future.

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The Armoury- This room was previously used as an

The Armoury-

This room was previously used as an office and featured a long-standing desk, with an entire wall fitted with built-in gun safes that stored ammunition, rifles and shotguns used for shooting game on the property.

The room also contained a substantial safe where pieces of family jewellery, passed down through generations, were kept.

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This ANZAC Day, we pause to remember and honour al

This ANZAC Day, we pause to remember and honour all those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.

Among them is Robert Smith, Second Lieutenant in the British Army Life Guards and Lieutenant in the Guards Machine Gun Regiment. Robert was the son of Tom Elder Barr Smith and Mary Mitchell.

Today, we reflect on the courage, service, and legacy of those who came before us. Their stories remain an important part of our history and a reminder of the sacrifices made for future generations.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all servicemen and women, past and present.

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