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Old Pic 3-7-2001 - Commercial Hotel Bundarra: This photo was brought in by Beth Farrell and features Bundarra’s Commercial Hotel taken about 1902. Samuel Farrell was the proprietor-licensee of the hotel at the time. Pictured on the balcony were ?, Dick Farrell (hand on the rail), Col Farrell, Susie Farrell who was nursing Tory, and Edith Farrell. Near the doorway was Dick Litchfield and his wife Maud (nee Farrell) and the little girl on the right is Effie Farrell. Beth is the granddaughter of Samuel and Edith, and Dick is Beth’s Dad. The group of men to the left of the pic were unknown.

Old Pic 07-07-2001 - in our files but did not appear in the paper, if you have any details, we'd love to add them here.

Old Pic 10-7-2001 - Our first National Service intake: This photo was brought in by Allan Magann and features the first national servicemen from Inverell to be inducted in 1952, the 10th Pl. B Company. Numbering the rows 1 to 4 from the rear to the front and the soldiers from left to right, some Inverell district names were: Pat Nesbitt (row2, no 3), Col Campbell (2,4), Barry Gaukroger (2,6), Phil Buxton (2,11), Allan Cooper (2,1) Bob Hodges (3,4) Bruce Mackie (2,12), Bat Buxton (1,8), Ern Warwick (1,2), Snow Morris (3,12), Clive Stevens (1,3), John Haddad (3,8), Hilton South (3,5), Kevin Ehsman (1,1?), Trevor Bartlett (4,11), Kevin Galvin (4,2) and Allan Magann (3,2).

Old Pic 13-7-2001 - Heavy duty: This historic scene came from Cliff Kennedy and features a load of grain on board George Burtenshaw’s truck although the date is unclear. Best guess is 193 bags of grain.

Old Pic 2 17-7-2001 - Ashford Football team around 1930

Old Pic 1 17-7-2001 - Ashford School 1922-23

Old Pic 20-7-2001 - Bacon factory: This historic scene came from Julie Regan of Inverell’s old bacon factory which was close to the railway, somewhere near Edward St. Julie’s mum Lillian Regan (nee Palmer) spoke of trips to the factory for bacon bones and other goodies. Lillian’s uncle used to own Palmer’s Butcher Shop in Byron St, Julie thought the photo may have been taken during the 1920s.

Old Pic Railway Hotel 24-7-2001 - Railway Hotel, 1900: This photo shows the old Railway Hotel in Inverell which was operated by David Collins. This photo was brought in by Herb Foley.

Old Pic 27-7-2001 - Salmon family, 1912: This scene came from Beth Farrell. It features Staggy Creek’s William Salmon snr with seven of his 11 children on the property “Glen Leigh”. From left to right: were Cecelia (Farrell), Amy Penberthy, Elizabeth (Coleman), Agnes, Mart (Smith), Catherine and Vincent. Beth tells us that William helped finish the house at the age of 16 when his father died suddenly. Beth also says we should note the poison cart to the left of the house. The cart was used in rabbit control. 

Old Pic 1 31-7-2001 - Inverell Rifle Club 1916 with the Armidale Cup, North West Shield, Bingara Cup and Tenterfield Cup. The shooters were (from left at back) G Walmsley, D Ferguson, W A Cole, P Pitkin, E J McBean, T Pitkin, L W Bird, W Williams, Front: R Cooper, G Saddler, J McIlveen, B M Wade, H Moore and E Thomas.

Old Pic 10-8-2001 - Courting days: this photo came from Heather Forsyth although the date is unclear. It features Ern McBean and Nell Lewin who went on to marry and make a life in Inverell.

Old Pic 14-8-2001 - Evergreen Hockey Team, circa 1932: This photo show s most members of Inverell’s Evergreen hockey team probably in 1932 and provided by Ivy Nixon and includes Joyce Glen, Enid Wicks, Jess McKenzie, Ina McKenzie, Zell Blanch, Jean McKenzie, Edie Fields, Irene Sharp and Val McGregor. Missing was ‘Jock” McKenzie and Nina Blanch. Ivy said the team won a lot of trophies and these are on display at the Inverell Pioneer Village.

Old Pic 21-08-2001 - Victory March, Tingha 1919: This photo show a victory march in Tingha in 1919. The march was to celebrate the end of World War I and the district’s role in the conflict. The march started at the Stannifer turnoff and moved through the main street. The photo was supplied by Beatrice Hawkins.

Old Pic 17-8-2001 - Tennis at Clinton: This photo came from Heather Forsyth and features the latest in tennis function attire as seen at the property Clinton early last century.

Old Pic 24-8-2001 - Stoney Creek (now Mooki), Bundarra: This photo comes from Elizabeth Connors and shows a gathering of the extended family of Elizabeth’s great grandmother Mary Ann Munro (circled) who had been crowned a queen by the owner of the property on which the family lived. It is unclear  when the photo was taken.

Old Pic 2 24-8-2001 - In our files, but didn't appear in the paper. Wade's Sawmill ?? or Campbell Bros Flour Mill??

Old Pic 31-8-2001 - Ambulance board: This photo comes from Athol Reeves and features the 1973 North West Slopes District Ambulance Board . Back row (from left) Alf Murray, John Enchelmaier, Merv Campbell, Eric Girle, Fred Tait, Harry Fay, Athol Reeves, Lance Thomas. Front – Ron Brown, Bert Cameron, Mark Le Cudennac.

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Flashback Friday - July & August 2001

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