What are you doing on ANZAC Day?
Lesley Cook: “I’m very proud of what the Diggers did for our country to make us what we are today.” Jock Gall: “I joined the army in 1965 at 17 and during the training, the…
Doug Connor
Tea Gardens Grange and Peter Sinclair Gardens War Veterans photographed
Honouring our World War II Veterans project is one of the most ambitious photographic projects ever undertaken in Australia. Members of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) aim to commemorate our unsung heroes of World War II in print. The…
Beryl Bowden writes about her memories of ANZAC Day
Written by Beryl Bowden from Stroud “As a teenager during World War 2, I remember the ANZAC Day Service held each year as being very special. The realization that we were actually ‘at war’ gave the occasion extra meaning. The procession of…
Chris Lock talks about Charles Huntley Thompson Private – RN 789
Charles Huntley Thompson Private – RN 789. Born 23 August 1889, West Maitland, New South Wales at the age of 25 joined the 13th Battalion G Company on the 8th September 1914. Embarked on the transport ship A38 Ulysses 22nd December 1914…
ANZAC Centenary information, times and meeting places
The Karuah and surrounding community are welcomed by the President of Karuah RSL Sub Branch, Peter Fidden and fellow members, to come along and participate in the ANZAC Centenary services planned for 2015. The Dawn Service march will commence at 5.50am…
Unveiling at Stroud Cenotaph with Bob Baldwin
The replicated plaques from World War I were unveiled at the Stroud Cenotaph last Saturday. These plaques are a tribute of respect and gratitude to those who served in the Great War 1914-1918 and will complete the Memorial Cenotaph. The original plaques will remain in…
Hoon behaviour sees Hawks Nest man crash down embankment
On Tuesday afternoon 14 April 2015, a 21 year old male formerly from Stroud and now living at Hawks Nest has driven his blue Ford Falcon sedan from the intersection of Pindimar Road onto Myall Way. At this time he has accelerated…
Woman and child injured in house fire at North Arm Cove
At approximately 6.40pm on Friday 17 April, Tea Gardens Fire & Rescue were called to a house fire at North Arm Cove. Numerous 000 calls had been received. “The occupants had been evacuated and were being treated by Ambulance prior…
Tea Gardens Manor opens coffee shop to the public
When you think of the Tea Gardens Manor, don’t just think of an Aged Care Facility on the outskirts of town. Seeing an opportunity to bring the community to them, management recently opened The Manor Coffee Shop. Catering to residents, visitors…
Our Water Our Future Strategy MidCoast water
Do you have something to say about water and what it means for you? MidCoast Water wants to hear from you. As part of a review of their 30 year rolling plan for managing water resources, called the Our Water Our…