Harold Robert McCormick
Harold Robert McCormick was born in Taree on 3 October 1911 to parents Robert and Margaret. After school he went to Rotorua, New Zealand…
Dr Joan Margaret Redshaw, AM (1921-1994)
Joan Margaret Redshaw was born in Sydney in 1921 and studied medicine at the University of Sydney where she graduated with honours…
Who Killed Dot Everett?
On the morning of Sunday 28 November 1937, the body of “Dot” Everett was found in the grounds of the Broughton Church of England Boys’ School in Newcastle…
Gerard H B McDonell – Award Winning Architect
Gerard H B McDonell, born in 1908 at Cundle Plains, was the fifth son of John Joseph and Emily Mary McDonell (née Bussell)…
1 Manning Street, Taree
This building is a rare survivor. A purpose-built dental surgery, constructed for Cuth Haddan in 1938…
Driving Miss Maisie…Philp
Maisie started work on the Forster-Tuncurry-Taree bus service owned by Brien Ivens as the conductress in 1941…
Leslie Hopetoun Osmond-Dreyer (1901-1959)
Leslie Hopetoun Osmond was born in 1901 in Marrickville. At the age of 10 years he was orphaned and, with his sister, was taken in by Mr and Mrs Dreyer at Koribar (Dyer’s Crossing)…
“Mr Hockey”: Allan Taylor
Allan Taylor had many titles over his life “King of the respirator kids”, “Mr Hockey” and “Tate”. No matter what he put his talents to he led and inspired…
Alfred Baker: Baker of Taree
While Alfred Baker was born into a shipbuilding family, his taste and skills for baking was stronger…
Hobson’s Store – 135 Victoria Street, Taree
Late in 1922 an imposing two storied commercial building was under construction in Victoria Street, near the intersection with Manning Street…