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Homebush homestead

Homebush homestead

The Deans family, who were the first settlers at Riccarton, also farmed land at Homebush. The homestead there has been in the family for six generations and is open to visitors by appointment.

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Private collection
Photograph by Louise Deans

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John Wilson. 'Canterbury places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/canterbury-places/15/5