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The Host family:Croziers Rd Jaspers Brush

The Host family:Croziers Rd Jaspers Brush

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Therese Sweeney introduces 3 prominent pioneers from Croziers Rd, The Croziers,Faulks and Host families & their migration trail to jaspers Brush. A childrens author and distant relation to the Host family is also honoured & Therese reads excerpts from her childrens book, Trouble at Turkey Brush (based on Jaspers Brush).

Episode 4 features Colin Host, 80 years of age who is a 5th generation descendant of pioneer Johann Host who grew a successful vineyard & orchards at Broughton Mill Creek in 1862. His son Louis Host went on to farm at Falls Creek for many years then purchased 2 land parcels in Jaspers brush in 1896 & 1900 on what is today Croziers Rd. The property was named, Bellview. Colin's son inherited the property from his grandfather Ken. The family recently sold the acreage in 2025.

Colins wife Lyn and their son Brian also participate in the recording.

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