Charles James Fox Campbell
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Charles James Fox Campbell was a grazier and early settler of Adelaide
, South Australia
, whose name is commemorated in the Adelaide suburb of Campbelltown, South Australia
and the municipality, the City of Campbelltown, South Australia.
In 1821 his family migrated to Sydney
. He was orphaned at 16, and devoted himself to the field of agriculture, particularly pastoralism, after finishing his education. In 1838 he joined the first overland cattle expedition led by Joseph Hawdon
to South Australia.
in 1842 and built a home he called "Lochend" after the ancestral home of his family in Scotland. Lochend was built of local river stone and included a stucco porch, hall and living room with a finely moulded ceiling. Campbell later substantially expanded Lochend by the addition of three bedrooms and a cellar.
Lochend included 4 acres (16,187.4 m²) of garden and 156 acre (0.63131016 km²) in the estate, primarily used as pastoral land. In 1849 he subdivided 16 acres (64,749.8 m²) into 40 gardening blocks under the name "Campbelltown".
Campbell was a close friend and financier of Captain Charles Sturt, who was also a local landholder of the district. It is thought that Campbell had bought land from Sturt in New South Wales in early 1838 (requires confirmation). After Sturt's arduous expedition to explore Australia's interior from 1844–1846, Campbell and his near neighbour from Newenham (now a part of modern day Paradise), Arthur Hardy, conveyed Sturt home in a carriage for part of the way on his journey from Moorundi to Adelaide in January 1846 where Sturt records he "arrived home at midnight on the 19th". Sturt named Campbell's Creek in the eastern Flinders Ranges
(requires confirmation) as a tribute to Campbell.
In 1850 he married Martha Levi, sister of pastoralist Philip Levi
. They had four sons together, Philip born 1851, Fredrick born 1852, Edmund born 1855 and William born 1857.
Campbell became very well known in the early days of South Australia, partially through his relationship with prominent people like Sturt, but also through his community involvement. He was a Justice of the Peace and is recorded as standing for the East Torrens Electorate of the Legislative Council in 1851. He was known as a great orator and sporting gentleman and was well liked and respected.
Campbell sold Lochend in 1858 for 2,600 pounds and moved to a new homestead on the North West Bend Station, where the River Murray changes from its north-south course to east-west near Morgan
. Campbell died there on 5 March 1859 of blood poisoning from a minor cut to hand caused by a piece of glass, which subsequently turned septic. He is interred at the West Terrace Cemetery
, Adelaide and his headstone is in good condition.
In 1992 the Campbelltown High School based at Playford Road, Newton, South Australia
was closed and merged with the Thorndon High School located on Campbell Road, Paradise, South Australia
. The newly created school was named the Charles Campbell Secondary School
in honour of Campbell.
His house, Lochend, fell into a derelict condition and was almost irretrievable. However, it was faithfully restored to near original condition by the City of Campbelltown, South Australia under the guidance of the Campbelltown Historical Society and was officially reopened on 29 February 2004.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
, whose name is commemorated in the Adelaide suburb of Campbelltown, South Australia
Campbelltown, South Australia
Campbelltown is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Campbelltown.Campbelltown Post Office opened on 1 January 1855.-References:...
and the municipality, the City of Campbelltown, South Australia.
Early life
Charles James Fox Campbell was born in 1811 at Kingsborough House, Isle of Skye. He was the son of John and Annabelle Campbell.In 1821 his family migrated to Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. He was orphaned at 16, and devoted himself to the field of agriculture, particularly pastoralism, after finishing his education. In 1838 he joined the first overland cattle expedition led by Joseph Hawdon
Joseph Hawdon
Joseph Hawdon was a pioneer settler and overlander of Australia and New Zealand.Hawdon was born at Wackerfield, Durham, England, the son of John Hawdon. At the suggestion of his brother elder brother John , he decided to travel to Australia, arriving in Sydney in November 1834...
to South Australia.
Formation of Campbelltown
Campbell purchased Sections 309 and 310 on a fertile plain near the River TorrensRiver Torrens
The River Torrens is the most significant river of the Adelaide Plains and was one of the reasons for the siting of the city of Adelaide, capital of South Australia. It flows from its source in the Adelaide Hills near Mount Pleasant, across the Adelaide Plains, past the city centre and empties...
in 1842 and built a home he called "Lochend" after the ancestral home of his family in Scotland. Lochend was built of local river stone and included a stucco porch, hall and living room with a finely moulded ceiling. Campbell later substantially expanded Lochend by the addition of three bedrooms and a cellar.
Lochend included 4 acres (16,187.4 m²) of garden and 156 acre (0.63131016 km²) in the estate, primarily used as pastoral land. In 1849 he subdivided 16 acres (64,749.8 m²) into 40 gardening blocks under the name "Campbelltown".
Campbell was a close friend and financier of Captain Charles Sturt, who was also a local landholder of the district. It is thought that Campbell had bought land from Sturt in New South Wales in early 1838 (requires confirmation). After Sturt's arduous expedition to explore Australia's interior from 1844–1846, Campbell and his near neighbour from Newenham (now a part of modern day Paradise), Arthur Hardy, conveyed Sturt home in a carriage for part of the way on his journey from Moorundi to Adelaide in January 1846 where Sturt records he "arrived home at midnight on the 19th". Sturt named Campbell's Creek in the eastern Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges is the largest mountain range in South Australia, which starts approximately north west of Adelaide. The discontinuous ranges stretch for over from Port Pirie to Lake Callabonna...
(requires confirmation) as a tribute to Campbell.
In 1850 he married Martha Levi, sister of pastoralist Philip Levi
Philip Levi (pastoralist)
Philip Levi was an early settler and pastoralist of South Australia.Born at Brixton Hill, Surrey, England, at the age of sixteen, Levi arrived in South Australia, aboard the Eden in 1838 with his father, Nathaniel Philip Levi...
. They had four sons together, Philip born 1851, Fredrick born 1852, Edmund born 1855 and William born 1857.
Campbell became very well known in the early days of South Australia, partially through his relationship with prominent people like Sturt, but also through his community involvement. He was a Justice of the Peace and is recorded as standing for the East Torrens Electorate of the Legislative Council in 1851. He was known as a great orator and sporting gentleman and was well liked and respected.
Campbell sold Lochend in 1858 for 2,600 pounds and moved to a new homestead on the North West Bend Station, where the River Murray changes from its north-south course to east-west near Morgan
Morgan
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. Campbell died there on 5 March 1859 of blood poisoning from a minor cut to hand caused by a piece of glass, which subsequently turned septic. He is interred at the West Terrace Cemetery
West Terrace Cemetery
The West Terrace Cemetery is South Australia’s oldest cemetery, first appearing on Colonel William Light’s 1837 plan of Adelaide. The 27.6 hectare site is located in the south-west corner of the Adelaide central business district, between West Terrace, Anzac Highway, Sir Donald Bradman Drive and...
, Adelaide and his headstone is in good condition.
Legacy
Campbell's influence on his beloved Campbelltown was immense and lasted well past his departure from the area and subsequent untimely death. When residents of the area, then part of the District Council of Payneham, decided to form their own Council in 1868, attendees at the public meeting overwhelmingly voted to name the new District Council "Campbelltown" in his honour. The first meeting of the newly formed Council was held on 2 March 1868 at the Paradise Bridge Hotel.In 1992 the Campbelltown High School based at Playford Road, Newton, South Australia
Newton, South Australia
Newton is a small middle class suburb of Adelaide, South Australia situated in the Adelaide foothills northeast of the city centre. The area features a significant population of people of Italian origin...
was closed and merged with the Thorndon High School located on Campbell Road, Paradise, South Australia
Paradise, South Australia
Paradise is a northeastern suburb of Adelaide in South Australia. It is bounded on the north side by the River Torrens. Amongst its neighboring suburbs are Highbury, Dernancourt, Athelstone, Newton and Campbelltown....
. The newly created school was named the Charles Campbell Secondary School
Charles Campbell Secondary School
Charles Campbell Secondary School is a Special Interest High School of over 1100 students ranging from Years 8 to 13, and admits adults through a re-entry programme. It is located in the North-eastern suburbs of Adelaide, the capital city of the state of South Australia in Australia.The school...
in honour of Campbell.
His house, Lochend, fell into a derelict condition and was almost irretrievable. However, it was faithfully restored to near original condition by the City of Campbelltown, South Australia under the guidance of the Campbelltown Historical Society and was officially reopened on 29 February 2004.