Anlaby Station

Anlaby Station, established in 1839, is Australia’s second-oldest Merino stud and a cornerstone of South Australia's pastoral history. 

This talk examines the property's evolution, from its origins on the frontier of European settlement to its role in shaping the state's agricultural development into the 20th century. Anlaby’s founder, Frederick Dutton, relied on his European education, the practical experience of his two brothers, William and Francis, and the expertise of his managers, Alexander Buchanan and Henry Morris, to build a renowned sheep stud in South Australia’s Mid-North. Exploring the interplay between Anlaby's geography, land use, and cultural significance, the lecture highlights how this pioneering station influenced South Australia's rural landscape and legacy. 

Samuel Doering is a South Australian historian, public speaker, and author. He graduated from the New College of the Humanities, London, in 2021, is the State Runner-Up for the 2024 SA Rural Ambassador Program, and is the 2024 History Council of SA Emerging Historian of the Year. He currently serves as President of the Professional Historians Association of SA. He works as a freelance researcher and as a tour guide and historian at Anlaby Station. He has a passion for German history in South Australia and has written two books: 'The Diary of Emilie Appelt Eudundan. German. Lutheran. Woman.' and 'The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery: The First 25 Years' and is currently working on several more.