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Tumut Men in France: World War 1

May 5, 2015 by lostadmin 1 Comment

Another great pic and description courtesy of Paula Johnson: This was taken in France in 1917. My grandfather, Bill Sturt, standing at the back with his hand on Gus Keown”s shoulder. Percy McAlister is on the right of Gus Keown. Frank Henry and Walter Malone at on the left end of the middle row and […]

Bump Arentz – 1950

May 5, 2015 by lostadmin 1 Comment

Photo and description with thanks to Barry Cochran: My Grandfather Bump Arentz in his early 20’s in dark suit showing his sulky in a show. The little photo is me standing. my young brother Cary being nursed by Bump prior to him going to church in 1950, Bump aged 60 + in same sulky he […]

The Alston Family – Bombowlee 1922

May 3, 2015 by lostadmin 1 Comment

Thanks to Chris Nicholes for the picture and accompanying description: The Alston children (5 of 10) 1922 on the family Bombowlee farm, behind the airport, Nellie my late mother in law centre.

Harry & Jess Lowther: Bombowlee

May 1, 2015 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

Picture and description with thanks to Julie Hopper: Harry & Jess Lowther (nee McDonnell) lived on their property (Lonsdale) at Bombowlee in the late 1800s

Aerial Photo of Tumut Early 1900s

April 29, 2015 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

With thanks to Louise Howells, this great picture of Tumut from the air. The year taken is unknown but below are educated guesses from participants on the Lost Tumut Facebook Page. (Click on picture for full size) I guess between 1910 & 20. They had WW1 planes then or a hot air balloon. I can […]

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