Thanks again to Maureen Webb for this snapshot of three pics and related descriptions: I know these are old photos, about 1926 it says on the back. Photo on the left is the late Bill Dowell, posing as “The Duke of York”. Bill was a well known builder in Tumut for many years. A real […]
Bombowlee – Drawing In Hay
Courtesy of Peter Butler, the approximate time this was taken is 1930s: Drawing in hay at Bombowlee where Jack Butler lives. David Alston on the stack, Joseph (Jack)Thomas Butler, William (Bill) Clarence Butler holding whip. Photo from the collection of the late Margaret Mitchell
Bombowlee Turnoff
With thanks to Chris Nicholes for the picture and description: Bombowlee Turnoff. Thread painted on silk, seen at Farmhouse industries Tarcutta ( now on Facebook, have a look). Art work by Dorothy Clee.
The Poplar Avenue (Bombowlee Ave) in the 1950s
With thanks again to Glen Ward. Anyone want to try and guess the woman pictured? (click on the pic for full-sized version)
The Alston Family – Bombowlee 1922
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.