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Unprecedented Lockhart fire causes tremendous loss

January 1952: LOCKHART TOWN IN PERIL - FARM HOUSE DESTROYED Today a very large tract of our district lands stretching from Boree Creek township to the Yerong Creek Road, Osborne, lies under a black pall denoting desolation and heavy losses on...

Liz Lawrence

28 Aug 2024

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Aboriginal war heroes: The Lyons Brothers

Thomas ‘TL’ Lyons, his brother Billy ‘Frog’ Lyons and their father Warrick ‘Tiger’ Lyons all fought in both World War I and World War II respectively. ‘Tiger’ Lyons fought in the WWI, together with his two brothers. TL and his...

Liz Lawrence

01 Aug 2024

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Pleasant impressions of the Riverina Express luxury of travel

February 1950 (by a newspaper reporter) Riverina people who have had the opportunity of travelling to or from the metropolis on the new luxury train, the Riverina Express, are loud in their praises of the swift and comfortable travel that it...

Liz Lawrence

24 Jul 2024

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Headmaster asks for support for NHS

Brevity of speeches was a popular feature of the annual speech night of the Narrandera High School. The Criterion Hall was packed to capacity with students and parents. Headmaster (Mr R. E. Brereton) welcomed those present. His annual report was...

Liz Lawrence

10 Jul 2024

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Lake Talbot water tower conjures up memories

An enquiry from a reader has led the Narrandera Argus to undertake some research through its files regarding the famous Lake Talbot water tower. The enquirer wanted to know details about the water tower itself. Many articles have been written...

Liz Lawrence

03 Jul 2024

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Outstanding horseman linked with district’s Pioneering Days

One of Australia’s greatest horsemen and an outstanding athlete was the late Mr John A. Dempsey, more familiarly known as Jack Dempsey, one of the early pioneers of this district. As a young man, Mr Dempsey was outstanding as an all-round...

Liz Lawrence

13 Jun 2024