Scottish immigrants James & Margaret Bain and their young family settled in Morphett Vale after arriving in South Australia in 1839. In an effort to support his family, James joined the wave of fortune-seekers heading to the Victorian goldfields. Despite his efforts, he was unsuccessful and returned to South Australia.
The Bains lived at 'Melville Farm,' an estate made up of Sections 596, 597, 612, and 613—320 acres bordered by what are now Bains, States, Panalatinga, and Pimpala Roads. James Bain was a founding member of the District of Morphett Vale Council and served on it until his death.
James's eldest son, Robert Bain, and his wife Sarah also lived at Melville Farm, where they raised seven children. Robert later served as chairman of the council until his death in 1876.
Today, remnants of Melville Farm remain along Woodcroft Drive, with the notable "Easton’s Barn" (GC4F65A) still standing. Over time, the rest of the property has been replaced by residential developments and the Woodcroft Shopping Centre.
Eastons Barn, Morphett Vale
The public cemetery on States Road was generously donated by James Bain and is the final resting place of many of Morphett Vale’s early pioneers. Bains road sister caches are here and here
Cache Details: Micro, you will need a pencil
- 🥇 FTF: Brianna the explorer, Rod81w
- 🥈 STF: weredunn4
- 🥉 TTF: allister w