Thanks to Helen Williams for this great picture of a Tumut Primary 6th grade Canberra excursion in 1979. This was taken at Fairbairn RAAF base which the excursion visited while the Governor General’s flight was arriving. Pictured (Left to Right): Unknown, Eddie Goode (Goode’s Coaches), Kevin Cowan, Mr Benfell, Mr Rodham, Kevin Pickering (Goode’s Coaches)
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 Infants 1979 Class 1S
Thanks to Tara Anstey for this picture of Class 1S at Tumut Infants School. Please feel free to add names in the comments below. Tumut Infants 1979 class 1S. That’s me in the bottom row, with the blue socks
NSW vs Qld Primary Schools Test – 1979
Thanks to Tom Edwards for this pic of the booklet for the third test in the New South Wales versus Queensland Primary Schools test. It was held on the 21st July 1979. Other interesting commentary on this event: Brian Rossetta: I was a touch judge for this game with Tom Spain the referee. The NSW […]
Harry Nancarrow 1979
Thanks to Chris Nicholes (via Tumut Historical Society) for this shot and description: (Click on picture for full-size version) Harry Nancarrow, and his new Fitzroy st Garage circa 1979.