A personal history of rural South Auckland as lived by a farming family in East Tamaki.
Sunrise Over Whitford Hills traces the story of a 113 year old East Tamaki farm, purchased in 1864 by Everett Thorburn’s great great grandfather, William Ralph, and held in family ownership until 1977.
Through memories, photographs and family history, Everett reflects on the land, the farmhouse, working sheds, family routines and the generations shaped by rural life.
Perfect for: Local history readers, South Auckland families, farming history enthusiasts, and anyone with a connection to old Otahuhu, East Tamaki or rural Auckland.
