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Welsh Day Procession held at Boolaroo, NSW c.1916. James Morse and his grandson David Pickering. Photograph supplied by Kerrie Turon.
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Awaba Road
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…During the 1930's cycle road racing was held here commencing at a shop (later called Eddy's Corner), the course was along past Awaba, with junior and senior events. The council owned Toronto Indoor Swimming Pool is at the intersection with Carleton Street.……During the 1930's cycle road racing was held…
Shared Stories: Keeping in Touch
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…Catastrophic flood events led to Fennell’s cattle dying of bovine pleuropneumonia. News of his mother’s death had reached him. Richard was not mentioned in her will. … The letters were kept by the recipient’s descendants in Yorkshire for more than 125 years.……Catastrophic flood events led to Fennell’s…
The human face of coal: an oral history of the early years of coal mining in Lake Macquarie
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…In order to celebrate this event, Lake Macquarie City Council produced an oral history of the early years and development of the coal industry in this City.……In order to celebrate this event, Lake Macquarie City Council produced an oral history of the early years and development of the coal industry…
Charlestown Centenary
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…Date … Location … Event … Thursday 22nd April … Methodist Church … Official opening by Milton Morris MLA … Friday 30th April & Saturday 1st May … Charlestown Community Centre … Art and Handcraft Exhibition … Saturday 1st May … Pacific Highway … Street Parade … Saturday 1st May … Dean Cottage, Pacific Highway … Cutting……Date … Location … Event … Thursday…
Talking About the Past Around Wyee
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…Our relative Harold was world champion in two or three events. We had woodchopping at the Australia Day events, and we had ordinary woodchopping and tree felling on other occasions. … Russell: … When we got the hall finished, the Mayor's name was Ivan Welch.……Our relative Harold was world champion in…
The Prince of Wales visits Toronto
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…The Newcastle Herald's reporting of the event was captioned Brilliant Spectacle (June 25, 1920, p7).……The Newcastle Herald's reporting of the event was captioned Brilliant Spectacle (June 25, 1920, p7).…
Royal Motor Yacht Club, Toronto
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…Meetings were held at the Great Northern Hotel and Toronto Hotel, and many on water events and outings were organised. … In 1927 a Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the Toronto 16ft Sailing Club and R.M.Y.C.……Meetings were held at the Great Northern Hotel and Toronto Hotel, and many on water…
Letter from Tom Fennell to his brother William, June 1849
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…my silence to you from unavoidable causes, first of which is my want of cash to pay the postage; second because I had no good news to give you that I shall not attempt to answer your many kind letters but shall confine myself to that latest, 29th December, trusting to Harriet to tell you of all the…
Welsh Day Procession held at Boolaroo, NSW c.1916. Photograph supplied by Kerrie Turon.
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