Wilsie Wilson 1905-1986
Wilsie Wilson was always a generous, hardworking woman. Born on Dumaresq Island in 1905…
Wilsie Wilson was always a generous, hardworking woman. Born on Dumaresq Island in 1905…
At the age of 23, Wilsie Wilson entered into the single ladies’ scull competition at the Croki Regatta held on Boxing Day 1928…
The only decorations were puddings hanging on strings around the verandah, and a bunch of wild Christmas bells in the lounge…
A photograph of a carved rock inscription outside a disused railway tunnel reveals a Taree man’s involvement in a top secret operation in WWII…
Joseph Daniel Graham was born on Cabbage Tree Island in 1882 and 1965 aged 83 years. He lived on the island all of his life following…
After WWII, the population of Forster-Tuncurry had almost doubled and there was a growing need for a local hospital…
Warren ‘George’ Perkins was born 25 November 1927 and would become a highly respected builder, sportsman and community leader in Forster…
After the Dodge was sold a letter arrived at Connie’s home together with a photograph of the restored vehicle…
On 10 January 1916, three brothers from the Gorton family – Tom, Fred and Herbert – enlisted in WWI…
Harold Robert McCormick was born in Taree on 3 October 1911 to parents Robert and Margaret. After school he went to Rotorua, New Zealand…
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