Hay’s ‘sixth museum’ sells for $530k
A unique parcel of land went under the hammer on Friday, with local businessman Geoff Murphy emerging from a spate of spirited bidding as the successful bidder. ‘Westhaven,’ located at 11 Jackson Street Hay, covers more than 17 hectares and includes a large homestead, colloquially know as the town’s sixth museum because of the large number of local historical items it boasts.
ANZAC Day 2024 on Lord Howe Island
Robert Jeremy. We are here on this day to remember so that we do not forget. In this small community, so many of us will have family or friends who have served or are serving their country and so this day will have its own special meaning for each of us.
Farewell, our mate
Michelle Daw. The story of John Atkinson, the digger who died on the way to his local Anzac dawn service last week, has captured the hearts of thousands of Australians — and his family and friends have spoken about the larrikin Aussie who did things his own way right to the end. Mr Atkinson, 98, died at about 6.30am, 200 metres from the dawn service site at Port Broughton foreshore lawns...
Dennis Smith reflects on times of war
Ex-Birchip resident, Dennis Smith, served in the Vietnam war as a private soldier 12 Platoon D Company 4th Battalion for 10 months, between April 1968 and April 1969. He provided the large crowd gathered at the Birchip Cenotaph with a moving firsthand encounter of war and a history lesson of our country at war and what it means to our way of life.
Dawn service begins ANZAC Day
Quill. It was foggy, and more than chilly, at 6.30 a.m. at Donald’s Memorial Park, but that did not deter more than a hundred residents from attending the ANZAC Day Service at that time. Welcoming all present, Donald RSL sub-branch president, Carmel Dugan, invited Fr. Gerry Prunty to open proceedings with a prayer.
Cobb & Co Festival ticketing and program release – Celebrating the centenary of an Australian icon
Organisers of the Centenary celebrations for Outback Queensland’s last horse-drawn Cobb & Co mail coach have today announced the full ten-day program for the Cobb & Co Festival – with tickets to the event also going on-sale for the first time today ... The Cobb & Co Festival will run from Friday August 16 through to Sunday August 25 in the Maranoa region...
Yanchep Anzac Day services well attended
A big crowd attended the Anzac Day dawn service held at Yanchep National Park followed by the gunfire breakfast at Yanchep Inn ... Yanchep News Online understands about 530 vehicles went through the park gate to attend the dawn service.
It took 23 women one year to finish a massive applique of a bullocky carting timber
Thirty-seven years ago, a group of women came together at Mallanganee Memorial Hall and created a huge applique of a bullock team to honour the village’s timber history. It started in 1975, when Katina Larsson came to Mallanganee from Casino one day a week to teach a TAFE fashion course at the hall.
Tennant pays tribute to service men and women
The RSL committee’s hard work in the weeks leading up to ANZAC Day has resulted in a meaningful and impressive event in Tennant Creek. The RSL served as a focal point for the community, starting with the Kapyong Korean War remembrance on Wednesday.
Lest we forget
Marching in Maldon’s 2024 Anzac Day parade, wearing his great-grandfather’s medals, was William Govier. William’s step great-grandfather was Richard (Dick) Cox, who served with great bravery in the army in New Guinea in World War II.
College art inspires pride in heroes
Towong Shire libraries in Corryong and Tallangatta are showcasing a collection of local war heroes assembled by Year 6 students in the region, as part of an Anzac Day research project. Using digitised service records from the National Archives of Australia, students created informative posters ...
Step back in time – State Governor visits Narrandera for ANZAC Day
Liz Lawrence. His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales, Lieutenant-General John Northcott, visited Narrandera in April 1949 for its ANZAC Day observances as part of his tour of the south-west and portion of the western districts of the State ... His Excellency said he was very pleased to come to this part of the State through the 'Door of the Great South West' ...
Upholding the Anzac spirit
Today millions of Australians will attend Anzac Day services locally in places such as Greenmount and Westbrook, across the country and overseas at important sites including Villers-Bretonneux and Gallipoli ... A resident of Tranter Street in Top Camp has crafted this touching tribute to Australia’s military past at their property.
A sight worth seeing – “The Nhill War Memorial”
John Williams. Lowan Councillor Alfred Dahlenburg said at the dedication of the NHILL War Memorial on the 13th of September 1921, that the project had been beautifully thought out and that it was "a sight worth seeing".
Flag Project launched at Nhill Cemetery
Last Sunday, between 100 and 150 people gathered at the Nhill Cemetery for the official opening of its Flag Project, followed by a Remembrance service and a march through the cemetery by the Light Horse reenactment committee. The project aims to honour veterans by placing flags on their graves.
Soldiers remembered in stunning new mural
Sarah Herrmann. A moving new mural commemorating those lost in battle has been unveiled in Kadina just in time for Anzac Day. The piece, by local artist Glen Gearing, features realistic poppy motifs and the silhouette of soldiers on a battlefield.
ANZAC Day walk
Lee Mead. Interested in Maldon's history? Friends of Maldon Historic Reserve are hosting a stroll in the Maldon Historic Reserve in the afternoon on ANZAC Day. Learn about the history of ANZAC Hill and discover some of our unique gold-mining landscapes.
Your bank turns 25!!
The Community Bank Maldon & District is now 25 years old, and you’re invited to the celebration at Bank Corner ... It all began with a determined group of local residents who banded together to see what they could do about the fact that the Commonwealth Bank and the National Bank had deserted the town.
Mount Lindesay quest uncovers local link
Alasdair Millar. Naval surgeon Dr T.B. Wilson explored the Denmark area in 1829 and named several landmarks. These included the Denmark River, after Alexander Denmark, another naval surgeon, and the brooding hill to our north, after Sir Patrick Lindesay (1778-1839) ‘in compliment to the ofï¬cers of the 39th regiment’.
What a show!
A great day was had by all who came from near and far to the Nhill Airshow 2024. Planes had been flying all week but on the morning of the show they were coming in from every direction, including the Gooney Bird up from Melbourne and a number of private planes, many of which formed part of the aircraft ground display.
It’s time to say goodbye – historic pub for sale
Lisa Stewart first saw the pub at Rappville when it was surrounded by ash and burnt ground. Despite the devastation in Rappville from the 2019 fires, Lisa saw the beauty of the historic Commercial Hotel rising from the ashes.
State Library’s Cameleers exhibition explores forgotten histories: Templeman
A new exhibition at the State Library of Western Australia follows the trail of cameleers who left a significant cultural and economic legacy in Western Australia. Camels and those who cared for them were a familiar sight along the tracks connecting Australia's outback to the coast 150 years ago.
