Photographs

Sisters Florence Faithfull (left) and Constance Faithfull, late 1870s to early 1880s. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Florence Faithfull and the burgundy dress

Lucian and Ethel Faithfull, seated in the landau carriage, returning to Springfield from their honeymoon in 1895. Groom William McClune sits at the reins, with WIlliam Pitt Faithfull standing behind the carriage, Lilian Faithfull (front left) and Florence Faithfull and Aunt Deane (front right). Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on the Faithfull family landau carriage

Monty Faithfull studied law at the University of Sydney and worked as a solicitor. This image is believe to have been taken in the 1860s or 1870s. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Monty Faithfull and his cricketing belt

Lucian Faithfull (third from right) with family and friends at the Tirranna picnic races, about 1929. Lucian was president of the Tirranna Race Club for many years. Also pictured are (from left) Ian Campbell, Clive Milson, Keith Maple-Brown, Valerie Henderson, Irwin Maple-Brown, Patty Campbell, Graham Henderson and HH Buglan. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.

Constance Faithfull and her cousin Edgar Deane, with pet dogs, late 1890s to early 1900s. Constance and Edgar lived in England for many years. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.

The Faithfull brothers involved in the bushranger incident, about 1865 (from left) Reginald, Percy, Monty and George. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on the Faithfull brothers and the bushranging medals

Sisters Florence (left) and Lilian Faithfull in a studio portrait, 1870s. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.

Taking tea in the garden at Springfield are (from left) Lilian Faithfull, Aunt Deane, William Pitt Faithfull, Ethel Faithfull (née Joplin), Florence Faithfull (standing), an unidentified woman, and a maid. This photo dates from the mid-1890s. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.

Founder William Pitt Faithfull, in top hat and suit, outside the homestead at Springfield, about 1890. The homestead was known as the 'Big House'. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on William Pitt Faithfull and Springfield station

Lilian Faithfull and William Hugh Anderson on their wedding day, 16 February 1898, at Springfield. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Lilian Faithfull and her wedding dress

Florence Faithfull with her younger sister, Lilian, on the Springfield verandah on the occasion of Lilian's marriage to William Hugh Anderson in 1898. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Lilian Faithfull and her wedding dress

Crowd scene at the 1904 Tirranna picnic races. The two-day race meeting was held every year from 1855 until the 1930s at Tirranna, a property near Springfield. Lucian Faithfull was the president of the Tirranna Race Club for many years. Lucian's daughter Hazel Faithfull is sitting on the fence in the far left foreground. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Lucian Faithfull and the award-winning Springfield sheep stud

Family group at Springfield, about 1890. Faithfull family patriarch, William Pitt Faithfull, is seated at centre, with son Lucian Faithfull in the rocking chair to his left. Daughter Lilian Faithfull and Aunt Deane are seated at right. The woman standing is believed to be Harriet Bingham, a close family friend of Florence Faithfull, and the young boy, probably her nephew Edward (Ted). Family pets are a constant presence in Faithfull family photographs, with at least two Australian terriers, a bird and a kangaroo dog pictured here. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on the Faithfull family

Lilian Faithfull and William Hugh Anderson on their wedding day in February 1898, outside the Big House at Springfield, with Florence Faithfull (left), Isobel Anderson (right) and Aunt Deane standing at the upper-storey window. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Lilian Faithfull and her wedding dress

The Faithfull family and Springfield station staff gather to welcome newlyweds William Hugh and Lilian Anderson, 1898. 'Old home, always welcome' reads the banner above. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Lilian Faithfull and her wedding dress

Picnicking in the garden at Springfield in the mid-1890s are (from left) Constance Faithfull with niece Hazel on her lap, Lucian and his niece Pearl seated on the rug. Florence Faithfull sits behind Lucian, while sister Lilian holds an apple in the rear, at right. The three women in darker dresses are unidentified. Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.

Edgar Reginald Deane (about 1835–1912) moved to Springfield when his aunt, Mary Deane, married William Pitt Faithfull. Edgar, who was a surveyor, later lived abroad in England with his cousin, Constance Faithfull. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.

Springfield employee Jack McClelland and American-bred trotting stallion, Boston, outside 'Bluestone Cottage' at Springfield, 1903. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.

Constance Faithfull riding side-saddle in England where she lived, about 1890s. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.

Lucian Faithfull's eldest daughter, Hazel Faithfull, with four family dogs, 1901. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.

Lilian Faithfull in a studio portrait by Goulburn photographer Harry Dorner, late 1890s to early 1900s. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Lilian Faithfull and the pink wool dress in the collection

Brothers Robert and Monty Faithfull with horses, two dogs, and three slain kangaroos, after the hunt, at Springfield, 1870s. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Robert Faithfull and the family's medicine chest

William Hugh Anderson and Lilian Anderson (née Faithfull) on horseback, 1890s. Hugh and Lilian married in 1898 and lived at 'Camelot', near Camden. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Lilian Faithfull and her wedding dress

Faithfull family group outside the 'Big House' at Springfield, 1890s, with two bird cages and (from left) Hope Faithfull with bicycle; Clare Faithfull holding a small dog; Lilian Faithfull on her horse; Ethel Faithfull (née Joplin), Lucian Faithfull, Florence Faithfull with a dog on her lap; William Hugh Anderson with his arms folded, and an unidentified woman and man. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.

Men at at the Tirranna Picnic Race Club, about 1904, (front from left) Charles Shaw, Jack Hume, Andrew Gibson and Lucian Faithfull and (back from left) George Faithfull, Alfred Morrice, Fred Badgely [?] Austin de Laurel, Rowell Connolly [?], Mr Judd and Walter Gunn. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Lucian Faithfull and the award-winning Springfield sheep stud

Shearers at Springfield, 1880. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Lucian Faithfull and the award-winning Springfield sheep stud

Empire Day, 1907. Lucian Faithfull stands with his hands behind his back, to the right of the standing boy holding the Australian flag. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Lucian Faithfull and the award-winning Springfield sheep stud

William Pitt Faithfull (1844–1924) in his latter years. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on William Pitt Faithfull and Springfield station

Springfield matriarch Mary Faithfull (nee Deane) in her latter years. Springfield-Faithful family collection, National Museum of Australia. More on Mary and the Misses Deane school in Sydney

Trotting stables at Springfield, about 1893. Horses at Springfield were valued for work and play. They thrilled owners and spectators at the racing track and on the polo field, turned the convict-built flour mill, hauled wagons of fine wool and pulled work carts and fancy carriages. Springfield-Faithfull family collection, National Museum of Australia.