Mr J J Clark was among of the old identities who attended the first Narrandera Show in 1882. Born at Rose Farm in 1870, he recalled when the first post office was located in the brick building adjoining Mr W Clark’s blacksmith’s shop. His father, who was a longtime resident of Narrandera, carted bricks for St Thomas’ Church. He attended school when it was located in the building occupied by Messrs Matthews and Dangar and for many years the Council Chambers.

Mr Bob Egar was the teacher. He ploughed the yard of St Thomas’ Church in 18