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News ArchivesYESTERDAY, Bill and Sarah Howey opened their garden at Geraldton, one of Scone’s oldest homes, drawing more than 100 people to raise money for Scone’s Australian Decorative Fine Arts Society (ADFAS). See photos of the garden below… Sarah Howey, said they were surprised how many people came to the open day and they enjoyed having […]
BILL and Sarah Howey will be opening “Geraldton” to the whole community on Sunday, October 13, to raise money for the local Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Geraldton is one of the earliest homes built in Scone, dating back to 1857 when Matthew Miller purchased the land and built the first four bedroom cottage. […]
By Taylah Fellows THE Upper Hunter Shire Council is conducting an Aboriginal heritage study, thanks to a $40, 000 grant from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. RPS Australia has been commissioned by the Council to help piece together the indigenous picture of the Upper Hunter, all community members are encouraged to share information at […]
IF the walls of the Wilson memorial Hospital in Murrurundi could talk they could tell the stories of generations of Murrurundi residents from the birth of new family members to the passing of loved ones. The current building has stood firm for 100 years, but now its days are numbered as plans take shape for […]
THE first kilts made from the new Upper Hunter Tartan will be aired next weekend at the Aberdeen Highland Games. Read the Rick Wright poem about the kilt at the end of this story. Charles Cooke, president of the Games said it was the perfect way to mark the 20th anniversary of the Games and […]
ABERDEEN is set to have a cairn, as a contribution from the Aberdeen Highland Games to the community and in recognition of the significant role the Scottish played in the Upper Hunter. Construction began in Taylor Park last week and local stone mason John Henley is putting the stones together. Charles Cooke, president of the […]
MORE than 4,000 people attended the Aberdeen Highland Games on the weekend exceeding the expectations of organisers who are now planning the 20th games next year. Charles Cooke, president of the Games said the day was a great success. “We’ve had a wonderful weekend, it’s been better than our expectations,” Mr Cooke said. “Next year […]