Turner recorded in painstaking detail the life and daily pursuits of the small rural settler in the ranges to the north and north east of Melbourne the capital of the State of Victoria Australia. At the time this was “battlers country”, life was hard and pleasures simple.

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Clearly, this magical property is the Byron Bay home of artist David Bromley, his wife Yuge, and their gorgeous little baby, Wen. 

OVERVIEW: Born in Sunderland, North England, in 1939. Michael is one of Australia?s most original and inspiring artists. He is a glorious painter, superb draughtsman and stimulating teacher. His achievements are numerous. He has won every major art prize down the east coast of Australia.

James Alfred Turner (J. A. Turner, 1850–1908) was an Australian painter. Turner recorded in painstaking detail the life and daily pursuits of the small rural settler in the mountain ranges to the north and north east of Melbourne, the capital of the State of Victoria, Australia. At the time this was “battlers country”, life was hard and pleasures simple.