Thanks to Sid Birclin for pointing us to this gem of a video filmed in 1989 when the Mountain High Railway Company refurbished part of the Tumut to Batlow line. Enjoy:
Nellie and Dick Hillier Circa 1970s
Thanks to Chris Nicholes for this photo of Nellie and Dick Hillier:
Bertha and Jock Dowell
Thanks to Maureen Webb for this picture aand description: My Parents Bertha( née French) & Jock Dowell. Dad , passed away in 1988 & Mum in 2006. Still miss them… I’m pretty sure this photo was taken on 16-6-1979, at Kevin Baker & Susan McGrath’s Wedding. Kevin was Dawn & John Baker’s eldest Son.
Tumut Locals in Sydney – 1956
Thanks to Maureen Webb again for this picture and description: A photo of some Locals taken in Sydney about 1956.L to R. “Duck Sturt”, John Webb, “Tiger” Bowden”, John McAlister, Lyle “Count” Baker, Bruce Mayo.
Blowering Dam construction 1965 – diversion tunnel.
Thanks to Chris Nicholes for this picture and to Kevin Lawson for the description below: This is before the Concrete lining. Note! the steel arches with peak at the top. Arches are concreted into the base. Timber supports and wedging typical of support for potential rock falls throughout the whole length.