Property in Port Shepstone

North Shepstone (3400 acres) was accessible only by boat. South Shepstone was the name given to the southern piece of (1000 acres) reserved for a township. It retained this name until 1928 when for simplicity sake the name South Shepstone was dropped and the whole area south of the Umzimkulu's Mouth became known as Port Shepstone. By 1881 the area around the Umzimkulu River had attracted many settlers.

Property in Anerley - Port Shepstone

The oldest of the three villages comprising Bendigo was named by Mr. Edward Holmes in 1915 after his birthplace in England. A large amount of Anerley was owned by Mr. J.M. Stephen who arrived in the area in 1919. He named his first home Las Palmas after his Birthplace. Subsequently Las Palmas changed hands and is now Anerley Place. In 1953 the Women's Institute was resuscitated and at the first meeting some of the ladies suggested it be named the S.A.S. Institute, which name was made up of Southport, Anerley and Sunwich Port, but this was not accepted and it was then named the Bendigo Women's Institute.

Property in Southport - Port Shepstone

At the suggestion of Mrs. McNab the township was named Southport, after her home town in England. The township was originally laid out between 1920 and 1923, and in 1924 there were only five houses, built on rondavel design by Mr. Weightman, the architect being Mr. Porter.These original five homes still exist.The first hotel was named the Edinburgh Hotel and was run By Mrs. Gall, Dr. McNab's sister. Consisting of five rooms originally, it was later extended and renamed the Southport Hotel.

The first Southport Police station was built next door to the Southport Store and the first offenders were housed in cells at the back of the house.Today we have a fine red brick Police station,the entire Bendigo area is policed by the Southport Police station.

Southport now is a flourishing village and has lovely residences with a fine business centre consisting of Butchery, Garage, Hairdresser, Store ,delightful Beach Tea Pavilion set in beautiful shady lawns with a wishing well, and an up to date Hotel.