Taree Photographer: Robert Crombie
This iconic photo of the first train arriving in Taree in 1913 was taken by photographer Robert Edward Crombie…
Manning District Ambulance Service
In 1934 Taree citizens approached the Newcastle Ambulance Committee to establish a district ambulance service. Newcastle agreed and donated an ambulance and £100…
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…