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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

End of an era for Bishop’s Lodge Historic House… but the doors remain open

End of an era for Bishop’s Lodge Historic House… but the doors remain open

By Tertia Butcher Anne Longworth bowed out as the final president of Bishop’s Lodge Management Committee last Wednesday when the final meeting took place after the last of Hay Shire Council’s Section 355 museum committees was dissolved. This reluctant step was taken at the request of the committee

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,

Mayoral chains returned to Hay

Mayoral chains returned to Hay

A mayoral chain worn by the late OJ Smith has been returned to Hay. “It needed to come back home,” former Hay resident Noelene Martin said. “It had been sitting in a cupboard since we moved to Uranquinty and no one ever saw it.” Noelene and her husband, Rod brought

Celebrating 150th Hay Show - a history

Celebrating 150th Hay Show - a history

A message from the President I recently received a letter from past Show Secretary, Mick Beckwith, who reminisced about his time with the Hay Show, how he met new people and simply enjoyed being part of the event. Mick has been just one of a long line of people who

Carrathool turns back time

Carrathool turns back time

To celebrate the centenary of Carrathool, 40-years-ago a time capsule was filled and sealed, to be opened on July 24, 2024. Johlee Masters opened the time capsule, discovering a variety of items left for people to find four decades later. Amongst the aged treasures were a can of coke, a