Wally Shiers: a forgotten aviator
In 1928 Victoria Street, Taree was buzzed by a light plane piloted by George Newnham Mills. He was accompanied by Wally Shiers, who has an impressive back story…
WW2 Fundraiser for Greece
In recognition of the heroic efforts of Greek forces in support of the Allies in WW2, a “Greek Day” was proclaimed…
Jimmy Sharman’s Boxing Troupe
In the first half of the twentieth century, a popular attraction at country shows was the boxing tent…
Taree Bowling Club
However, the club’s origins date back to 1924 when three blocks of land in Christen Christensen’s new subdivision were purchased…