History Notes - markets and more markets!

History Notes

Wonderful markets this week with plenty of stall, music, and food – the change in date confused some patrons – one even arrived after smelling the barbeque!  The next market will be in three weeks’ time and will be an evening event, beginning late in the afternoon for three or four hours.  The next market will be the last chance to buy a calendar unless you contact Margaret or Julie.

This has been a hectic week with visitors and research taking up most of the week – something that is likely to happen for the next three weeks or so.  We are very happy to see visitors and talk history if you wish to call in.  A Christmas lunch for members is being planned to finish up the year – bring your friend and a plate.

We have been donated a book of cricket in the 1950’s which I think came originally from Barraba.  It is full of cuttings from the local and Tamworth newspapers and has been put together by about three different people.  It came to us from the Currell family but has quite a few cuttings about the ambulance in Barraba and other snippets of Barraba history including three obituaries.  Those who have purchased calendars will know about Percy Williams and his is one of the obituaries – the first time most have seen this piece of history.