10 Mar 1910
GALAMBINE WHEAT YIELD. Mr. J. R. Atkinson, of Galambine, whose wheat crop for the 1909-1910 season has been referred to at length in the columns of the 'Guardian,' has harvested no less than 1870 bags of grain from 190 acres of wheat. Each bag contained 6lbs, over 3 bushels. The yield throughout was 33 bushels per acre, while in many parts the harvesters took over 40 bushels per acre1
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6 December 1928
GALAMBINE CLIP Mr. J. R. Atkinson's Galambine clip was submitted at auction in Sydney this week, and sold well. Seven bales made 25 1/4d per lb. while six bales reached 232 3/4d 2
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9 January 1936
GALAMBINE' HOMESTEAD SOLD
WE have to report that the old and favorably known home stead, 'Galambine,' has now been sold by Mr Roley Atkinson to Mr James Taylor, of Orange. 'Galambine' has been held by the Atkinson family for over 70 years and is one .of the best known properties, in the Mudgee district with a 3 mile frontage to the Mudgee River. 'Galambine' Homestead block is recognised as being one of the safest and best grazing and mixed properties In this part of the State and Mr Taylor Is to be congratulated on having secured such a fine block of country. The many friends of the Atkinson family will regret to hear of this sale, but will hope that the sale will not mean their departure from the district. We understand Messrs O. L. Miiilns and Co., Dunedoo, were the sale agents3
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20 February 1936
'GALAMBINE' SOLD
Sir Victor Wilson 'GALAMBINE,' which has been in the hands of the Atkinson family for many years, has been sold by Messrs Dunn and Co., of Mudgee, to Sir Victor Wilson, at a satisfactory figure. The sale included the whole of 'Galambine' except the homestead block and a small area of back country. Many people will regret that Mr J. R. Atkinson and the members of his family are leaving the property with which they have been associated for so long, but they will join with us in hoping that this pioneering family will not be lost to the district. Sir Victor Wilson owns extensive landed interests In South Australia. One of his properties consisting of 640 square miles of territory. It is a tribute to Mudgee and the selling agent that he has chosen this district as the first in N.S.W. in which to extend his operations. Sir Victor is well known in business circles In Sydney. For a long time he has been chairman of the Film Renters' Association of Sydney. He Is a very keen and progressive man with a genial disposition that will quickly win him a host of friends In this district. We extend to him and his family a hearty welcome and trust that his sojourn in our district will be both lengthy and prosperous (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 20 February 1936, page 2)4
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17 December 1971
GALAMBINE SOLD
The sale is reported of the well and favourably known property “Galambine” account Mrs. E. J. A. White is Country Properties Pty. Limited of “Goree”, Mudgee.
The sale was negotiated by J. M. Milling and Son Pty. Ltd. Dunedoo.
The Galambine cattle have been moved to the White family property, “Havilah”.
Mr. Lloyd Foyster of “Gooree” said yesterday that he intended to run “Galambine” as a stud.
“Galambine” contains 1012 acres of rich loamy soil enjoying a lovely setting with a long frontage to the Cudgegong River.
“Galambine” was originally a grant to George Cox in January 1836 and has been well held since.
It was acquired by Mr. James Atkinson in 1836 and held in the Atkinson family till 1936.
The property was purchased by Mr. James Taylor from the Atkinsons at around $14 per acre. When Mr. Taylor died it was purchased by Mr. Reg Hill at $84 an acre.
Three and a half years ago Mrs. White bought “Galambine” at public auction for $112 an acre.
The current price has not been disclosed by the parties. It is believed to be just under $150 an acre5
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