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Masonic family history

Dear Editor, I am an ex-Hay resident and enjoy reading the paper, thanks to Marg Fayle who saves them for me. I was interested to read the Blast from the Past series on the Freemasons in Hay, as my dad was a dedicated Mason. His name was William Sprowell Whitteron

The story behind the WW1 handkerchief

The story behind the WW1 handkerchief

BY TERTIA BUTCHER A handkerchief issued during the First World War has made its way to Hay, in pristine condition. It belongs to Brian Cunningham of Gunbar who initially offered it to the War Memorial in Canberra, but decided to keep it in the family. The handkerchief was issued to

The history of the Freemasons in Hay

The history of the Freemasons in Hay

All information of the history of Freemasons in Hay was taken from the condensed version of the original History of Lodge Murrumbidgee, 37, Hay U.G.L. N.S.W. was written by Alex C.W. Welsh. Masonic Lodge and Freemasons appear to be somewhat contentious issues. Designed to be

Toganmain wool shed

Toganmain wool shed

Toganmain Station boasts a massive wool shed located between Carrathool and Darlington Point. Built in 1875, in its heyday the property was that large that it had its own general store, carpentry and blacksmith workshops, wool scour, storage warehouse and medical centre. All of the workers from the out stations

Remembering John Kulper

Remembering John Kulper

The Riverine Grazier’s Editor, Tertia Butcher always quotes an African proverb, “When an old person dies, a library is lost”. Mr John Raymond Kulper was not only a respected, knowledgeable and quiet gentleman, but he was also such a library. Mr Kulper was fascinated by the history of Hay,

Dunera Mass returns to Hay after 84 years

Dunera Mass returns to Hay after 84 years

By Tertia Butcher A Dunera Mass, part-written in Hay more than 80 years ago, is returning for a site-specific performance at Hay War Memorial Hall. The dramatized concert will be performed in Hay during the annual Dunera Commemorative day on Saturday, September 7 and is supported by the Dunera Association,

91 years of Wall family history - the legacy of Hay Furniture Co.

91 years of Wall family history - the legacy of Hay Furniture Co.

By Bruce Wall 91 Years History of the Wall family’s “Hay Furniture Co” (1932 - 2023) Ronald Alfred Wall: 1901 - 1967. Ronald Alfred Wall was born on June 28, 1901 in Hay at the family home in Church Street. Ron Wall traded as Hay Furniture Mart from the