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Uncovering family history from down under
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Samantha Elley
- May 16
- 4 min
The apple of Granny Smith's eye
Sometimes the rubbish we throw out becomes the sweetest of results.
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Samantha Elley
- Apr 25
- 2 min
He survived both world wars with a Victoria Cross
In honour of Anzac Day, we remember Albert Chalmers Borella, Victoria Cross recipient. Born in Victoria in 1881, he was working in the...
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Samantha Elley
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Release of book on Woodburn history
History of Woodburn as told through the 'residents' of its cemetery.
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Samantha Elley
- Apr 4
- 2 min
98 year-old letter finally delivered
He wrote to his mate's mum, but died before he could deliver the letter.
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Samantha Elley
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Suffragette questioned men's laws for women
Her literary ability was passed on to her son and benefited the women's movement.
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Samantha Elley
- Mar 13
- 2 min
Goldfields artist forgotten for three decades
His sketches and lithographs made him famous in his time.
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Samantha Elley
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Australia's first terrorist victim was 17 years old
A picnic day goes very, very wrong.
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Samantha Elley
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Deadly swim on New Year's Day
The hot weather made the river attractive.
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Samantha Elley
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Hordern family behind largest department store worldwide
They ruled the retail trade
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Samantha Elley
- Jan 30
- 2 min
He showed her his love until the day he died
George mourned Annie for the rest of his life.
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Samantha Elley
- Jan 9
- 2 min
Father gunned down by notorious bushranger
At 13 years old she lost her father.
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Samantha Elley
- Nov 28, 2022
- 4 min
Mr Bean goes to war
Australia's greatest historian was also known for his bravery under fire.
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Samantha Elley
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Three generations become flood victims
An horrific night for Kyogle residents
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Samantha Elley
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Heroic attempted rescue results in tragedy
He had a bright future ahead of him until he became a hero.
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Samantha Elley
- Oct 25, 2022
- 3 min
Ringbarking, floods and bushrangers - all in a life's work
Bland pioneer led an interesting life.
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Samantha Elley
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Ricketty Dick: the face of Rose Bay
His image was forever cast on a commemorative medallion.
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Samantha Elley
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
"The living symbol of the typical Australian"
Don't mistake him for a Kiwi, as he is a flamin' Aussie.
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Samantha Elley
- Aug 30, 2022
- 2 min
Ground-breaker in the medical world
She worked hard to reduce the incidences of maternal deaths.
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Samantha Elley
- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
An update on our flood experience
Six months ago our little family had to leave our home of 13 years in a hurry, as flood waters from one of Australia's most devastating...
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