Australian Country

At home with heritage

Bill Gebhardt is a part of history in South Australia’s mid-north. He lives on Mokota, a farm that’s been in his family for five generations. Following tradition, Bill and his wife, Peg, handed over the original Mount Cone homestead to Bill’s son, William. Bill and Peg still live on the property and share the land they continue working, with William and his family.

Bill’s a local face in Burra’s small community, where he’s also a member of council,

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