Gambling on the future "With visions of building a large commercial empire, Benjamin Boyd sailed to the colony of NSW in 1842. Two years later Boyd's dream became a reality when he was rated one of the largest landholders and graziers in the colony, with interests in shipping and whaling. Boyd saw Twofold Bay as the hub of his financial empire. By locating a port on Twofold Bay, Boyd could ship wool from his sheep properties on the Monaro and Riverina, whale products from his whaling station and provide shipping transport for other goods in the area. In 1843 Boyd began building a private town called Boydtown to service the port and hinterland of his dream. Brick, local timber and stone were used to construct a church, hotel, houses and stores. Boyd's lavish dream was interrupted by financial difficulties in the late 1840's, so he abandoned his interests around Twofold Bay and set sail for the Californian Goldfields."
Boyd saw Twofold Bay as the hub of his financial empire. By locating a port on Twofold Bay, Boyd could ship wool from his sheep properties on the Monaro and Riverina, whale products from his whaling station and provide shipping transport for other goods in the area.
In 1843 Boyd began building a private town called Boydtown to service the port and hinterland of his dream. Brick, local timber and stone were used to construct a church, hotel, houses and stores. Boyd's lavish dream was interrupted by financial difficulties in the late 1840's, so he abandoned his interests around Twofold Bay and set sail for the Californian Goldfields."