Journal #70 June 2024

The life of Women and Children in the 1830’s to 1850’s.

What were their lives like in the early pioneering days in the Manning Valley? While some met the challenges stoically, for others it was a life of isolation, hardship and desperation.

Women of Independent Means

Meet Catherine Thomson (shop owner), Philadelphia Stace (publican) and Midwives who ran Private Hospitals.

Ella Simon (1902 to 1981: An Indigenous Experience

Ella Simon was an indigenous leader in her community, but what do we really know about her life? Excerpts from her autobiography give a fuller picture of this remarkable woman.

Dorothy Greening

Nurse, Doctor, specialist in women’s health who overcame the odds to become a much loved doctor in the Manning Valley.

The Time Capsule – Part 2

This article completes Maurie’s work on the time capsule which was located in Wingham Memorial Town Hall.

Cost: $10.00 36 pages A4: 21cm x 29cm