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Tumut Primary School Excursion 1979

February 15, 2022 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

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) 

Pat Knight and Lorna Irwin – Wynyard Hotel

February 7, 2022 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

Via Narelle Irwin, a great photo of Pat Knight and Lorna Irwin behind the bar at the Wynyard Hotel. No year given but estimate in late 1970s or early 1980s?

Rugby League Fun, 1973

May 11, 2020 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

Thanks to Maree Cullen for this picture and description: Tom Spain ,Group 9 referee, Gary “Water Rat” Cullen , Bill ” Dash ” Masters , 1973

Tumut High School 6th Form, 1970

April 24, 2020 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

Thanks again to Chris Portors for this picture of the 6th form students at Tumut High School in 1970. Comments on names of those featured always welcome.

Tumut High School Open Rugby League 1971

April 18, 2020 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

With thanks to Chris Portors for this picture of the Tumut High School Open Rugby League team of 1971. Comments on names of those in the photo welcome: John Deacon is the coach on the left.

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