Pratty's Patch History
The present name of the property comes from Mr Peter (Pratty) Monsant who lived with his family in the house for more than 50 years. Of Spanish origin the Monsants successfully grew tomatoes for market in the surrounding 48 hectares bringing in water via a still used wicks race.
The Monsants contributed much to the general amenities of the locale at the time. Dances were held in the front room to the music of a wind-up gramaphone. The room had a large open fireplace and oil lamps and many a happy evening was held there. each week in Summer cricket matches were held on flat land across the road and apparently everybody drank tomato wine.
