A former Websters Cordial Factory employee at Narrandera, Edward Barnes has had his wish come true – the gift of an old Websters bottle and history book as a memento of his past life.

The factory operated near the Oakbank Brewery building on the outskirts of Narrandera.

Mr Barnes, a resident of the Live Better facility at Wagga, was granted his wish as the result of an aged care worker at Live Better, Stephanie Camp.

Edward told Stephanie he always wished he had an old Websters bottle as a memento of his past work life. Stephanie put out a request through the Lost Narrandera Facebook page and it drew an immediate response.

Edward now has some Webster bottles and a copy of the brand new book, “Websters - a Thirst for Success” by local author Peter Symes (this publication is available at “Books on East” shop in Narrandera).

Eddie received his bottle thanks to Mon Repos antiques shop owners Scott and Rebecca Rowlings.

Mon Repos Narrandera is run by the husband and wife team of Scott and Rebecca Rowlings. Scott and Rebecca are both qualified secondary school teachers in Industrial Arts and English respectively. 

They have been running woodworking, furniture restoration, furniture making and Grandfather trade classes since 2023.

These classes are taught by Scott, or a visiting teacher who is passionate about their skills and want to pass them on to others.