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Coventry Cross of Nails discovered at Hay

Coventry Cross of Nails discovered at Hay

At 7.20 on the evening of 14 November 1940, the first wave of more than 400 German bombers appeared over the industrial city of Coventry as part of Operation Moonlight Sonata. Over the next 11 hours, more than 500 people were killed; three-quarters of the buildings in the city

‘Nosey Bob’ the infamous hangman

‘Nosey Bob’ the infamous hangman

By Kimberly Grabham Robert Rice Howard was born in 1833, and died in February, 1906. He was Sydney’s State Executioner, the hangman, for 30 years. He was previously employed as a taxi driver for many years and had an exclusive clientele. His taxi was even the mode of transport

Remembering William Jackson

Remembering William Jackson

The youngest Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross The importance of the Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed

Norman Callaway, the prodigy with a better first-class average than Bradman

Norman Callaway, the prodigy with a better first-class average than Bradman

Norman Frank Callaway (born April 5 1896, died May 3, 1917) was an Australian first class cricketer and soldier with the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during World War 1. Born in Hay, NSW to parents Thomas and Emily, Calloway moved to Sydney to pursue his cricketing career with city clubs

Alexander Bryson - The Boy Murderer

Alexander Bryson - The Boy Murderer

In July 1893 an incident occurred near the woolshed at Mungadal, which resulted in the death of a man known as George Smith. Also staying at the rabbitter’s camp was Alexander Bryson, described as “a lad of about 15 years”. According to witnesses, Bryson had tied a young pup

Robbo’s Bakery team celebrates 40 years

Robbo’s Bakery team celebrates 40 years

Roy shares his connection with Ngiyampaa Country.

Roy shares his connection with Ngiyampaa Country.

To follow on from their native garden project, Booligal Public School has been exploring Aboriginal culture and the country that connects to the students and their homes; Ngiyampaa Country. Uncle Roy Kennedy is a Ngiyampaa Elder, and has been working with the students who were eager to learn about his