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25.01.2022 a very kind gesture from MARIE MULCAHY MUMFORD - I have this cup ... if there is someone that has the saucer & needs the cup I'm happy to part with it ... It is a little beauty and needs to be with its saucer... I don't want anything for it - (thank you for your generosity Marie, it sure is a little beauty and we hope the cup soon finds a mate - cheers LN)

24.01.2022 late 1800s - lithograph of scenes of Narrandera. Lithograph is a style of printing that makes use of the immiscibility of grease and water. In the lithographic process, ink is applied to a grease-treated image cut into the flat printing surface of stone or metal (this Narrandera lithograph is undated - prob. late 1800s) *view on Fullscreen

23.01.2022 THE "P.S. MURRUMBIDGEE" - Originally a stern wheeler, she was changed to a side wheeler paddlesteamer about 1870, so she could operate in low water conditions delivering cargo for the squatters and towns. The vessel was built at Echuca on the Murray River in 1865 and had a length of 25.35 metres and a beam of 5.05 metres. A semi portable 2-cylinder engine powered the vessel. Although docked at Echuca, the "PS Murrumbidgee", worked regularly up and down the Murrumbidgee River..., servicing many towns, including Narrandera. Capt. Tom Bynon, Narrandera's most famous riverboat skipper was in charge of the "PS Murrumbidgee" for a short time In the late 1880's she operated as a general wool trader, then a salvage vessel, complete with diver, used for raising of vessels stranded as far up the Darling River as Bourke. By 1891 John Egge one of the biggest traders on the river reconstructed PS Murrumbidgee as a floating department store with mahogany showcases and polished counters with grocery and hardware departments. In 1920's Murrumbidgee was used to transport pine posts to the fruit blockers at Red Cliffs and later in the haulage of red gum sleepers. The "PS Murrumbidgee was actually seized by the government for the duration of the war for a few years before being recommissioned in 1947 with accommodation for 17 passengers. In 1948 while cruising upstream from the Goulburn River junction (Victoria) a fire broke out. Captain Hogg steered the fully blazing vessel into the bank and all aboard were safely evacuated. Set adrift she ran aground on a sandbar, burning to the water line. A spark from the funnel caused the blaze. This was the end of the famous "PS Murrumbidgee"

22.01.2022 aerial pic of Narrandera - thanks to QPL Rural Real Estate

22.01.2022 1918 - Mr Harry Gore was awarded this championship prize ribbon by the Narrandera Pastoral and Agricultural Association (36th annual show - 1918) for his flowers. He was my husband's grandfather - (with thanks to Kae Bulmer for sharing this great piece of Narrandera history)

21.01.2022 the old railway viaduct over the Sturt Highway floodplain at Gillenbah - pictures by Rob Cross (with thanks)

20.01.2022 the paddlesteamer "P.S. MURRUMBIDGEE" - destroyed by fire in 1948 - here are some additional photos to add to the previous post (SEE BELOW) - (from various contributors)

20.01.2022 from David Hamlin - I think Richards and Coles in Narrandera had these - (100% correct David, thanks for sharing)

18.01.2022 two photos from Julie-anne Ross: its not really 'lost', but I love these pics - I know they aren't old, but we love the memorials and I thought the pics came out great - (thanks so much for sharing Julie-anne, they are great pics - LN)

14.01.2022 from DAVID HAMLIN - a pic of mum and dads home (Rolley and Flo Hamlin) in Peter Street West, Narrandera, 1974 from memory. Thankfully we were able to stay with Roy and Launa Whiteman, where the photo was taken in front of their place (thanks for sharing David)

13.01.2022 sunset over Lake Talbot, Narrandera

13.01.2022 The Korea-Malaysia-Vietnam memorial is a hewn rock with the Australian Military Forces badge attached to the top of the front face, above the dedication plaque. On the rear face are the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force badges. Located at Narrandera Memorial Gardens, corner East Street and Victoria Square, Narrandera NSW Surrounding the memorial is a Wall of Remembrance, consisting of a low brick wall with numerous plaques attached. These plaques are dedicated to individual servicepeople who served in conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The wall was dedicated on 11 November 1998 and commemorated on 13 October 2001. Korean War, 195053 Malayan Emergency, 195060 Vietnam War, 196275

10.01.2022 check out what visitors and tourists think of Narrandera's Water Tower Art ... (hint: THEY LOVE IT) Colleen Abbott Narrandera has so much to see, visitors always welcome, beautiful swimming pool, great golf course and football oval, shady park, best town to live. Reply 46w...Continue reading

10.01.2022 MIDGEON WOOLSHED - Lake Midgeon Station, Narrandera The "Narrandera run" was changed to "Lake Midgeon" and in 1895 the woolshed was built. The conventional ‘T’ shaped plan was adopted and 42 stalls for shearers formed part of the central board. Due to the dimensions of the building, the hipped roof over the central board has ‘cathedral’ type proportions. The woolshed is constructed with timber framing and corrugated cladding/roofing. The woolshed, 10km North East of Narrandera, is significant as it exhibits a rare intact example and detailing of late 19th century woolshed when wool production was important to Australia’s development. With significant ties from a bygone era, Lake Midgeon woolshed is rich in Australian pastoral history

09.01.2022 when the night spreads over Narrandera ...

07.01.2022 we've heard the 1953 story how a tiger was "released" into the streets of Narrandera by disgruntled circus workers. The tiger found its way into a child's bedroom and things got a bit crazy. The story went around the world and here is an Italian magazine report of the 1953 incident (along with translation) 3 pics

07.01.2022 Around Ardlethan, NSW. This area of the Riverina was known as Warri when the first Europeans established their pastoral stations here, in the 1800s. By the tim...e the village was gazetted in 1908, there were already a number of businesses established in the area of the London Hotel. The railway came through in November 1908, attracting more people to the village, which by now had sold the town land lots by auction. Tin mining began in 1912, which along with agriculture, became the economic backbone of the town. Many more shops were established, schools and churches built, and public institutions established. Over the years, fortunes changed, the population declined, and some businesses closed or downsized, but today, the town remains an interesting place to stop for a break, have a look around, visit the shops and support the community. See more

06.01.2022 the steamer "P.S. MURRUMBIDGEE" was the last to leave the Murrumbidgee River. Here is the photo of the "PS Murrumbidgee" travelling under the Maude weir for the last time after the weir was completed. They had to raise the weir gates as high as possible and wait for a rise in the river so that she could pass straight through - (pic and text from our mate Mal Kulper, the admin for the FB page MEMORIES of DARLINGTON POINT check it out here > https://www.facebook.com/groups/memoriesofdarlingtonpoint/

06.01.2022 artworks to honour "Life in the Sandhills" - an important place for first nations people - the artworks will be on permanent display at the Narrandera Library in East Street

06.01.2022 various Narrandera souvenirs (from contributors)

05.01.2022 when you see this sign - it's time to take it easy .... rider

05.01.2022 1979 - Narrandera had three winning teams in the S.W.D.F.L. grand finals - FIRSTS: Narrandera 17.17 (119) d Ariah Park-Mirrool 15.13 (103) / Reserves: Narrandera 18.14 (122) d Griffith 11.22 (88) / Under 19: Narrandera 10.12 (72) d Turvey Park 11.4 (70) ... a lot of great names listed here CLICK HERE then scroll down> https://www.nswfootballhistory.com.au//1979-09-30-SWDFL-Th

03.01.2022 1930 - a photo from Debbie Bock of the Royal Hotel on the left and the Riverine Hotel (also known as the Hit & Miss Hotel) on the right with Bradley Riverine Hotel written high on the eastern wall - on south side of Larmer St Narrandera - photo taken facing west from Cadell Street (* this pic had been posted on Lost Narrandera last year, but Debbie's photo is of higher quality - with thanks)

03.01.2022 1984 - from Rob J Coates - an old photo of me at Narrandera Public School, Class 1-3. I’m the one at the front holding the sign on the left side next to Henry Baxter (thanks Rob - LN)

01.01.2022 from VANITA CLARK - hi, thought Lost Narrandera might like these photos of Match Box holders from Narrandera Taxi Service circa 1940. The service ran in the 1930's up to sometime in 1950's we believe. Some one might recall better than us though. It was my husbands grandfather, George Rose and his mother Edna Clark (Rose) drove them as well (thanks for sharing these great items of Narrandera's past, Vanita - LN)