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Opening of Wereboldera Bridge 1918

January 8, 2018 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

Thanks to Peter Butler for these two great photos and description of the Wereboldera bridge opening in 1918. Opening of the Weraboldera (Suttons) Bridge on the Gilmore Creek. Wednesday, October 9, 1918. Photo from the collection of the late Jean Jamieson. Butler Collection.

War Chest fund ball – World War 1

April 17, 2015 by lostadmin Leave a Comment

A great pic and description courtesy of Marianne Watanobbi‎: War Chest fund ball Circa 1916-1918. Belle Quick left and Marie Waddups (Sturt) right.

Letter To A Brother: 1918

February 20, 2015 by lostadmin 2 Comments

With thanks to Angela Burt for this brilliant letter and description: Letter from my grandfather Donald (Diva) Burt when he was 11 to his older brother Tom Burt in 1918. Mentioned in the letter are his sister Hazel Burt, his father Charles Burt, Mr Ferris (school teacher), George Mount, Harry Marzell, Mr Luther (?), Mr […]

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