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Murray Tyrrell (1921-2000) - Vigneron, Cessnock area. Recorded 7 December 1981. Part 1/1.

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SummaryMurray Tyrrell
Years: 1829-1900
Recorded 07 December 1981
Part 1/1

0:34
Murray Tyrrell's Great Uncle was the first to come to Australia, arriving around 1835. He was the first Bishop of Newcastle.

0:48
The three Nephews then came to Australia in 1852. One Nephew, Lubbock Tyrrell (Murray Tyrrell's Great Uncle), went into the church and was the Archdeacon at St. Peters East Maitland. Murray's Grandfather, Edward Tyrrell, first started a Dairy Farm in Singleton, but left after about 3-4 years. Walter Tyrrell (Murray Tyrrell's Great Uncle) went away to Victoria.

1:21
Grandfather, Edward Tyrrell, married when he lived in Singleton. He married Susan Hungerford who was from Farley.

1:56
Edward Tyrrell had four sons and five girls. Avery Tyrrell (father) and Edward "Dan" Tyrrell (uncle) stayed in the Hunter. Never married. Timothy Tyrrell (uncle) went to fight in the Boer war. He stayed and married in South Africa. Fred Tyrrell (uncle) lived in various places around Australia and eventually settled in Grafton on a cattle property.

3:07
Avery Tyrrell (Father) married Davey (Mother's maiden name), who came from Moura or West of Rockhampton in Queensland (Mother's maiden name). They met through Avery's brother, Fred Tyrrell.

3:32
Molly McDonald, nee Tyrrell (Aunt) married W.J. "Wal" McDonald, who was from Rothbury. Wal was the second eldest in his family.

3:57
George McDonald and John McDonald (who were W.J. “Wal” McDonald's brothers) remained at Rothbury.

4:15
Another Aunt married Les Pring, who was with CSR in Fiji for a while. He finally settled in Lisarow, Gosford.

4:32
Amy Wilkinson, nee Tyrrell (Aunt) married Alf Wilkinson. He was based at Sydney and worked for the Department of Agriculture.

5:05
Florence Kelman, nee Tyrrell (Aunt) married Arthur Kelman. Direct descendant of the Kelmans.

5:20
Grandfather, Edward Tyrrell, cleared the land and planted grapes. This was his sole livelihood. 1858 was when the first grapes were planted. However these were not the first to be planted in the area.

6:10
Acreage of Edward Tyrrell's property. Only planted about 12 acres. In the 1870s/1880s Avery (father) expanded.

6:51
"Ashman's" was the name of Edward Tyrrell's property. Named after the family property back in England.

7:10
Mentions the type of grapes that were planted by Edward Tyrrell. Syrah/shiraz black grape variety.

7:30
Discusses the methods and processes of making wine- past and present. Mentions old methods and past machinery used in making wine.

8:54
Discusses the original wine presses used. Old processes and methods revisited and discussed further.

10:19
Phillip Terrier taught the French methods of making wine. Discusses older methods that were taught, i.e. viticulture methods.

11:47
Comparison of France to Australia. Recalls the similarities between Rothbury and Burgundy for wine manufacturing.

12:57
Discusses grape growing in Rhine Valley, Germany. Climate, conditions etc.

13:38
Early days, stock from Busby. All from the same shipment. The Australian wine stocks were established in 1829.

14:22
Kelman had a close relationship with Busby (brother in law), and continued with his methods. Early Australian wine industry discussed.

16:13
Discusses vineyard that was mentioned in the 1828 census. The "Cowarra" vineyard at Patterson. Murray Tyrrell unsure who started it originally. Lindemans took it over. One of the earlier vineyards.

17:10
Discusses one of the other earlier vineyards, King's vineyard, at Irrawang.

17:54
Reasons why Murray Tyrrell’s grandparents decided to grow grapes. Discusses exports to Germany.

18:41
Talks about Phillip Terrier's training.

19:08
Phillip Terrier's main vineyards - "Kaludah" and Lochinvar vineyards – these are no longer present.

20:16
Dan Tyrrell (uncle) took over and expanded the acreage in 1879. Discusses the types of grapes that were chosen and grown by Dan Tyrrell.

23:46
The early wine barrels discussed.

24:48
Recalls and discusses coopers. Mentions the early Lindeman's coopers.

26:33
Size of largest wine barrel - biggest oval barrel is about 1500 gallons. Discusses barrels, types of wood used, imported wood.

28:18
Bill "Billy" Phillips and his work at vineyards is discussed.

30:20
Discusses how things were kept things cool in the past before refrigeration.

32:32
Maurice O'Shea is mentioned by interviewer as one of the past growers. Bob Elliott is recalled as one of the great grape-growers from the past.

33:35
Arthur Kelman,"Orizaba" vineyard, was also recognised as one of the great grape-growers and a good judge of wine. Maurice O'Shea is also recognised and discussed.

36:30
"Old" Bill Drayton - horse and trap

36:47
Discussing the old prices and vineyards in the past and present. Topics discussed include: Difficulties, changes, business growth, cattle, problems facing new arrivals in the wine-growing industry, future of Hunter grape-growers etc.

42:47
Hunter Valley Distillery Co. in Allandale mentioned its role in the industry.

44:35
Future directions with the growth of champagne grapes

45:37 End (Tape 291/A) Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

SubjectWine and wine makingVigneronsTyrrell's Vineyards Pty. LtdVineyardsViticulture -- New South Wales -- Hunter ValleyWineries -- New South Wales -- Hunter ValleyTyrrell, Murray Davey, 1921-2000 Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

PersonJack Delaney Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

CreatorTyrrell, Murray Davey, 1921-2000Delaney, Jack, 1919-2010 Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

CollectionVoices of the Hunter Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

PlaceCessnock, NSW Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

Date Created7th December 1981Location^[1]Cessnock, NSW Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

^[2]Germany Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

^[3]England Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

^[4]Rhine River Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

^[5]St Peter's Anglican Church, East Maitland Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

Identifier291A Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

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