Chelsea Farm's Hidden Histories

Discover the hidden history of Chelsea Farm, a 220-year-old property in Baulkham Hills now owned by the Tedesco family. Once the birthplace of commercial fruit farming in Australia, it was where George Suttor planted the first orange trees sold for two shillings and sixpence a dozen. Later, it became a haven for displaced European Jews during WWII, run by the Australian Jewish Welfare Society. Even during WWII, it served as a military base—locals still remember using bomb casings as plant pots. Now, the Tedesco family is restoring the farm and opening it to the public, uncovering stories and welcoming visitors eager to connect with its rich past. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d38769b925464be