ARTHUR ALCOCK arrived in Sydney in 1852, aged 18 years. He came on almost at once to Doolondundale Station, and in 1857 purchased - from Mr. Patrick Clifford the Greenland Station, - near Nimitybelle, comprising about 15,000 acres. 'he later selected land near Candelo in 1862 ' and built up a property known as "Hilltop. He purchased an estate known as "Springfield," situate near Bobundarah, paying for it and stock 14,000 pounds. This property was at one time owned by his son, J. H. Alcock, but now belongs to Mr. L. Wilton. Mr. Alcock was well-known as a breeder of thoroughbred horses, cattle and sheep. He had a large number of sons who are almost entirely interested in stock.