 The second wave of Ginninderra settlement began in the early 1850s with free settlers such as the Rolfe, Shumack, Southwell,Gillespie and Gribble families.These settlers established wheat and sheep properties such as 'Weetangara', 'Gold Creek','The Valley' and 'Tea Gardens'.During the mid 19th century Ginninderra was predominantly a wheat growing district especially for the smaller landholders.