Bingara, Our Town, Our People — Vol. 1: Who's In the Book?

Bingara, Our Town, Our People — Vol. 1: Who's In the Book?

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Are you researching your family history? Tracing an ancestor who lived in the New England region of NSW? You may find them right here.

Bingara, Our Town, Our People — Volume 1 is a fascinating collection of local stories, families and characters that shaped one of New England's most historic towns. Written by local authors and presented by Rodney's Relics, with 80% of every sale going directly to the Bingara Historical Society.

Below is the index of people and stories featured in Volume 1. If you spot a familiar name, this book may hold the family history you've been searching for.


People & Families Featured in Volume 1

  • Ah Sing (Charlie Sing)
  • Armstrong Family
  • Baden-Powell, Lord Robert S. S. (see also: Black Prince and Lord Baden-Powell)
  • Bancroft, John (see also: John Bancroft and Paul White)
  • Batchelor, Charlie
  • Bingara Apex Club and Les Jefferies
  • Bingara's First Show
  • Bingara Gold Fields — 1852
  • Bingara Golf Club
  • Black Prince and Lord Baden-Powell
  • Bullough, Bill
  • Burns, Warren
  • Bryant, Ted
  • Byrnes, John
  • Captain Thunderbolt
  • Denny Miller and the Roxy
  • Dickson, Samuel
  • Fader, Norman
  • Forster, Phil
  • Historic Lottery Win
  • Iron Man Jack Dixon
  • Jefferies, Les and Dot (see also: Bingara Apex Club and Les Jefferies)
  • Kam Family
  • Ken Bilsborough, Bingara Freezing Works and the Rabbit Wars
  • Kings of Kingstown and Eagle Hawk
  • Munro, Grace E.
  • Munro, Hugh R.
  • Nagel, Dr. C.J.G.
  • Odell Family
  • Parkin, Jack and Emma
  • Patriotic Carnival — De Grooted
  • Ridley Family
  • Rocky Ned
  • Ryan, Thomas D.
  • Shineberg, Dr. Solomon and Marjorie
  • The 49ers
  • The Jockeys
  • Warmsley, Ernie (see also: The Jockeys)
  • Wearne, Walter E.

About the Book

Bingara, Our Town, Our People — Volume 1 is a proud record of the people, families and events that built Bingara. Situated in the picturesque New England area of NSW, Bingara was born from the excitement of gold rushes and holds the distinction of being the site of Australia's first diamond discovery.

These authentic history books are written by local authors who have dedicated themselves to preserving Bingara's proud past. 80% of every sale goes directly to the Bingara Historical Society.

👉 Buy Bingara, Our Town, Our People — Volume 1

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