This book is a historical record and a pictorial family history of the ancestors of Annette Winter (formerly Maher, nee Gill) and Trevor William Maher with verse inspired by their forebears. Annette was born in Taree and spent her early years on a dairy farm at Ghinni Ghinni.

The first half of this book centers around Annette’s family history and the Manning areas of Croki, Coopernook, Jones Island and surrounds. Some of the family names are:- Gill; Drury; Shoesmith; Latham; Dennes and others. There are many beautiful photos and lovely verse written by Annette.

The later part of the book centers around the family history of Annette’s first husband, Trevor Maher and the NSW New England district.