The Bains family were orginally from Scotland and were one of the first families to move into the area and remained heavily involved in the local areas for almost 60 years. Bains Creek (which is is near the cache) ran through their orginal property, Melview Farm.
A unique, curved-roof barn in Morphett Vale, built in the 1800s, is all that remains of their original property. Located on Woodcroft Drive, has built-heritage significance due to its curved iron roof erected without supporting beams, plus sandstone walls punctuated by small windows, large barn doors.
The barn was constructed by Daniel Easton, a prolific builder, bricklayer and mason who arrived in South Australia on 14 May 1840
DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST.
Morphett Vale, May 27
One of our oldest colonists, Mrs. Margaret Bain, died on May 24, at her late residence, Melville Farm, Morphett Vale,- at the advanced age of 91 years, after a week's illness. The deceased, who was well and widely known for her kindness and sociable character, arrived in December, 1839, from Kircaldy, Scotland, nearly 60 years ago. Her husband died in 1858, since which time she has continued to reside in the same house they themselves built. The funeral took place on Thursday, and was largely attended.
Service was held at her late residence by the Rev. J. Benny, of . the Free Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member, and by the Rev. Mr. Sexton, Baptist, at the grave in Bain's Cemetery. Deceased had two sons, who predeceased her, but she leaves six grandchildren in Morphett Vale and two at Port Augusta.
Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Saturday 3 June 1899, page 27