Despite the recent nasty weather leaving Karuah residents without power for most of the week, ANZAC Day Centenary Dawn Service’s still went ahead. Thanks to the hard work of Karuah RSL Staff, Sub Branch Members, volunteers and Ausgrid workers to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Great Lakes Council has welcomed the NSW Government declaration last night that the area has been declared a natural disaster area. “This declaration is very important and will allow Council to prepare an application for the funding of repairs to…
From humble beginnings and a handful of local producers, the Nabiac market was born. Run by a small group of community volunteers Nabiac Farmers Market proceeds are given back to the community by way of funding local projects. Julie Arnoux…
Karuah Community Centre in conjunction with Karuah Working Together has recently started its renovations which commenced on Monday 13 April. The main building is expected to close for approximately two weeks, however The Shed will be fully operational and ready for…