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Santa Flies Into Tumut 1956

January 23, 2015 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

With thanks to Cheryl Scib, two great photos and description of Santa’s arrival by plane in 1956: Christmas photos from the 50’s when Santa arrived in style Eileen and Dick Heskett, Santa, Cheryl Heskett in front of Santa Taken Christmas 1957

Grouting Crew at Blowering Dam 1965

January 22, 2015 by lostadmin 1 Comment

With thanks to Chris Nicholes, the following pic and description from the construction of Blowering Dam: 1965. Grouting crew at Blowering Dam. Some names mentioned are Gary Ballard, Max Hausler, Doug Saunders, and Ron Rowlings kneeling. Others unidentified.

Davy Bros. Cordial Factory

January 21, 2015 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

With thanks to Deanne Aiken a great picture of a Davy Bros. cordial bottle from the 1950s. She’s also looking for more information / memorabilia from the Davy Bros. if anyone’s able to help out (just post a comment below).

Richmond St In Autumn

January 19, 2015 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

With thanks to Z. Masters via Chris Nicholes, a picture of Richmond St in autumn:  

Boating on the Tumut River

January 15, 2015 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

This great picture thanks to Janice Alchin:    

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