[Editor: This obituary, regarding James Kennedy (1834-1918), was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 13 November 1918.] Kennedy, of Comerong. One of the best known and most highly esteemed pioneers of the South Coast was James Kennedy, of Comerong Island, … [Read more...] about Kennedy, of Comerong [obituary re James Kennedy (1834-1918), 13 November 1918]
Comerong Island (New South Wales)
Luck of the Land Ballot [25 May 1923]
[Editor: This anecdote, about a selector’s bad luck (or another selector’s good luck), was published in The Nowra Leader (Nowra, NSW), 25 May 1923.] Luck of the Land Ballot. Away back in 1874, when Comerong Island was thrown open for selection applicants had to take their … [Read more...] about Luck of the Land Ballot [25 May 1923]
On the Murrumbidgee, near Cooma [postcard, circa 1895-1904]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of some people in a rowboat on the Murrumbidgee River, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the late 19th century or early 20th century, circa 1895-1904.] [Front of … [Read more...] about On the Murrumbidgee, near Cooma [postcard, circa 1895-1904]