Sign in Subscribe

People and History

Lurline Hook - Hay’s gold medalist

Lurline Hook - Hay’s gold medalist

By Krista Schade As the Paris Olympics approach we delve into the history of Hay’s own gold medalist. Lurline Elsie Hook (1915 – 11 March 1986) was an Australian diver who won a gold medal at the 1938 British Empire Games. She was Australian springboard champion in 1931, and a

Joseph Furphy – Hay’s connection to ‘Such is Life’

Joseph Furphy – Hay’s connection to ‘Such is Life’

Joseph Furphy was born on September 26 1843 at Yering, near Yarra Glen, Victoria, the son of Samuel Furphy, and his wife Judith, immigrants from from Northern Ireland. He had an elder brother, John. Judith Furphy raised her sons and educated them herself, using the Bible and Shakespeare to introduce

Remembering William Jackson - The youngest Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross

Remembering William Jackson - The youngest Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross

Originally published in The Riverine Grazier on September 14, 2022 John William Alexander Jackson was born on 13 September 1897 on 'Glengower' Station at Gunbar. In commemoration of his birth, this week 125 years ago, we remember his bravery. On February 15, 1915 William Jackson enlisted in the

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

Manny Pottinger honoured in Someva Renewables project naming

Manny Pottinger honoured in Someva Renewables project naming

Pottinger Park in Conargo provides a history of the windmill in the region and its importance to growing the Merino industry. Manny’s real name was Lionel, but he preferred to go by Manny. A quiet modest man, who went about his business with a minimum of fuss, his windmill

George Butterworth: tailor, trooper, reporter, auctioneer, agent, advocate and pound-keeper

George Butterworth: tailor, trooper, reporter, auctioneer, agent, advocate and pound-keeper

By Ian Beissel This history of one of Hay’s founding fathers was penned by Ian Beissel. A former Hay student, Ian entered this tale in The Riverine Grazier’s 150th anniversary writing competition, taking out the major prize in the open category. Nowadays there are few reminders of the

The latest link in the Hills chain: the wonderful, happy Carrie and Graham Matthews at Hill’s Corner Store

The latest link in the Hills chain: the wonderful, happy Carrie and Graham Matthews at Hill’s Corner Store

“We find it so rewarding,” Graham said. “It is nice to get to know the customers, build bonds and keep the tradition of Hills alive, happy smiles and service.” By Kimberly Grabham Carrie and Graham Matthews are the fresh-faced, always smiling, happy duo that own Hills Corner Store. A lot