There were many articles that mentioned A. A. Harley, Woolamai. I have chosen to share just a few that I found.
The first article is from before his marriage, when he was living at Albert Park.
THE ZOOLOGICAL AND ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. (1889, October 2). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 – 1957), p. 5. Retrieved March 14, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article8555617
This next article is when he first applied for land in Gippsland.
LOCAL LAND BOARD. (1893, April 25). Traralgon Record (Traralgon, Vic. : 1886 – 1932) , p. 3 (MORNING.). Retrieved March 14, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59315026
The following article features his work as a councillor.
More of the family get a mention in this article. First mentioned is A. A. Harley, then Edna Harley, his youngest daughter, followed by Keith Harley, one of his sons, and finally Dorrie Harley, another of his daughters.
WOOLAMAI. (1916, July 21). Powlett Express and Victorian State Coalfields Advertiser (Vic. : 1915 – 1918), p. 3. Retrieved March 14, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130663573
My final article is about the sale of the family farm at Woolamai.
The home farm was bought by his son Cecil and daughter Dorothy. My fondest memories of my childhood were holidays spent at the nearby Kilcunda Caravan Park, and visiting Uncle Cec and Aunty Dorrie on the farm. The photo featured above is one I took in 1984, from the hill above the farm, looking towards Kilcunda.
