 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: Robert "Chummy" Kay reportedly built up one of the largest grazing business in Tasmania which included Kaywood at Temma. As an astute businessman he opened stores at his home Myrtle Hill and in Irishtown and Smithton and had large interests in the sawmilling industry. About 800 attended his funeral when he died in 1930. Many of his descendants have featured in the west coast cattle droving. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Circular Head Identity, Robert "Chummy" Kay Subjects: pioneers; droving; graziers; businesspeople People/Orgs: Kay, Robert (Chummy); Kaywood (property); Myrtle Hill (home) Places: Circular Head, Tasmania; Temma, Tasmania; Irishtown, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00801 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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