Peeps Into the Past

Author F. A. Fitzpatrick
First published in 1914. Reprinted in 1986
Pioneering Days On The Manning
Frederick Arthur Fitzpatrick was born at Windsor, NSW in 1873 where he grew up and was
educated. He entered the journalistic world as an apprentice with the Windsor and
Richmond Gazette, in 1888. After a period with the Molong Argus, he came to Wingham in
1909. Here he took a position with the Wingham Chronicle.
In 1912 he became Managing Editor and Director, becoming the sole proprietor in 1938. He
continued this position until he retired from active journalism. As well as conducting the
Wingham Chronicle he contributed to a number of newspapers and journals including the
Sydney Morning Herald and the Bulletin. F. A. Fitzpatrick died in 1958.
During his life he was closely associated with Local Government, serving as an Alderman on
Windsor, Molong and Wingham Council.
He was an astute observer of contemporary social history, collecting and recording many of
his observations and reminiscences of the early residents of this district. He may well be
called the father of local history in the Manning Valley.

Second-hand book – good condition
196 pages with some black and white photographs
18cm x 12cm
Reprinted 1986
Cost $50