James Baker was a blacksmith who, according to the book “Cockburn: The making of a Community” by Michael Berson, in 1855 brought the 21 acre block, Cockburn Sound Location 25, from Stephen Caphorn who had taken up this grant in 1849. He cut timber on this land to make charcoal for his forge. His sons and grandsons became farmers and butchers. He died in 1873. Much of the farm, known as "Blossom Farm" entered by what is now called Baker Court, remained in the hands of his family until it was resumed for the southern part of Murdoch University. I am Joe Baker, son of Joseph Baker, son of Joseph Baker, son of Joseph Baker son of the said James Baker.

Thu 11 Feb 2016