Les Murray: The Bush Bard of Bunyah
Leslie (Les) Allan Murray AO entered Buckingham Palace in a big dark suit and waistcoat. The baggy striped jumpers and comfy slacks so familiar to his admirers…
Wingham Memorial Town Hall Clock
The clock was made and installed by Mr Arthur Louis Franklin. Born in England, Franklin had been employed in the physics department of the University of Birmingham…
W.A.S.P.S. “Food for the Fighting Forces”
The outbreak of WW2 led to a significant loss of rural manpower as men enlisted in the armed services. To ensure the agricultural sector could still function effectively…
Taree’s First Eisteddfod
In the early years of the 20th century, musical festivals were very much in vogue. One such festival had been successfully held in Taree in 1912…
Lincoln Brick Works, Wingham
When travelling between Wingham and Taree it is hard to miss the landmark brick chimneys of the Lincoln Brick Works…
The Victoria Fever Ward, Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Located in a quadrangle, surrounded by the ‘new’ buildings of the Manning Base Hospital is the 125 year old building called the Victoria Fever Ward…
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet began life in the workshops of John Fowler & Co in 1910. Of course, it wasn’t known as the Green Hornet then…
Wingham’s first stationmaster
The Wingham Stationmaster’s house is one of those rare survivors that has thus far escaped demolition. Although it has seen better days, a community drive is underway to save the 1911 cottage…
Purfleet Gum Leaf Band
Gum leaf playing is deeply linked with the culture of First Australians who have always played this unique instrument. It is believed gum leaves were used in hunting, signalling, rituals, as spiritual instruments and even toys…
Girambit
Girambit ‘Saltwater’ with its natural beauty and waterways has always been a sacred and spiritual place. It is the home of the Birrbay ‘Biripi’ people and it is a place of healing…