Redgate - Joseph Henry Cragg's Residence

Redgate - Riverstone (built c1894) by Joseph Henry Cragg

Redgate - Riverstone

Redgate in Riverstone, NSW was the Cragg family cottage that stood on 19 acres of land purchased in Oct 1890 by Joseph Henry Cragg. Over time he bought up the land around this inital holding, making his last purchase in 1909. In total the property came to well over 40 acres by the time it was sold in 1924 following the passing away of Joseph Henry. It is believed he moved here from Tumbledown Barn which was situated quite close to the woolwash. There are a few articles from the Windsor Richmond Gazette that have references to the Redgate. Below are links to the Articles:

12 Aug 1893
"Mr Joseph Craig's cottage at Redgate is a neat building." Top of Page

18 Jan 1896
"Monday was the hotest day ever experienced here. The thermometer at Mr. J. H. Craig's[sic] residence, 'Redgate', registered 117 in the shade. Birds dropped dead in the bush, and poultry died in great numbers." Top of Page

15 Feb 1896
"Mr. J. H. Craig's[sic] eldest daughter's wedding was kept up on Saturday night at his residence, Redgate, when a number of ladies and gentlemen were present to wish the happy couple all sorts of happiness and prosperity in their new sphere of life." Top of Page

1 May 1897
"Splendid Furniture at Cragg's today.
For fresh, sweet Produce try Redgate." Top of Page

15 Apr 1899
"On Wednesday afternoon, while Mrs. J. Towers, accompanied by Miss Bryan and an infant were driving in a sulky from Jordan [Mills] to riverstone, they met with an accident on Eastern Creek Bridge. It appears that the pony's foot struck a large nail which was protruding up through the floor, which brought it to grief. The occupants were thrown heavily from the vehicle....The occupants of the vehicle were conveyed into Mr. Stokes' cottage, and appeared to be very much shaken. They were afterwards driven to Redgate and attended to." Top of Page

6 Oct 1900
"About 6 years ago Mr. Cragg erected a pretty cottage on his own land, known as 'Redgate.'" Top of Page

17 Aug 1901
"All the incubators in Riverstone are now in use. 'Redgate', as usual, is at the head of the list with the greatest number of chicks, securing 90 per cent of strong birds." Top of Page

10 Aug 1907
"The chair was taken by the genial squire of 'Redgate', Mr J. H. Cragg, J.P." Top of Page

19 Aug 1911
"Mr H. Saundercok will conduct a sale of poultry,farm requisites and other effects at'Redgate', Riverstone, this Saturday, commencing at 2:30pm." Top of Page