“The Eclipse” Wingham, NSW
by Philip Gleeson
This is a history of the “Eclipse Garage” Wingham NSW. An overview of its operations 1926 – 1964/5
This is a history of the “Eclipse Garage” Wingham NSW. An overview of its operations 1926 – 1964/5
Home ownership occupies a special place in the Australian psyche providing a strong sense of emotional security and safety. For 26 years Wingham Municipal Council conducted a remarkably successful housing finance scheme that assisted almost 400 local families to own their own home. There is little doubt that the housing scheme differentiated Wingham from many other country towns and is something of which the town can be proud.
This is a short history of pottery with particular reference to items in the collection of Wingham Museum.