Walking along the path from Toronto shopping centre to Fennel Bay railway station, you will encounter an old railway bridge known as Stoney Creek Bridge. It was here that the Stoney Creek Amateur Swimming Club was established in 1930 and where this flag, in the club colours of blue and gold, was proudly flown. The […]
Dudley School of Arts was one of hundreds of Schools of Arts (sometimes called Mechanics Institutes) that once operated across New South Wales. These organisations were part of a movement in adult education which originated in Great Britain but introduced throughout its colonies. Australia was one of the most enthusiastic adopters of the concept. The […]
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