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Monthly Archives: September 2015

Stitches in Time a ‘must see’ exhibition

The exhibition, ‘Stitches in Time – Stories of the WWI Rylstone Autograph Quilt 1915′ was officially opened on Friday evening at the Rylstone Memorial Hall where a large gathering discovered just how fascinating the exhibition is. During the welcome, newly elected president of the Rylstone and District Historical Society Shirley Tunnicliff explained that 27 people … Continue reading »

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Amazing stories from WWI quilt revealed

A remarkable exhibition on display in the Rylstone Memorial Hall this week paints a picture of the people of the township during World War I. “Stitches in Time – Stories of the WWI Rylstone Autograph Quilt 1915” explores the stories of local people who paid to have their signatures embroidered onto a quilt in 1915 … Continue reading »

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Celebrating 100 Years of ANZAC

Re-enactment of the 1915 recruiting marches honouring the Tooraweenah ‘Kookaburras’ along the Castlereagh Highway in 2015. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for rural communities along the Castlereagh Highway from Tooraweenah, to Dunedoo, Mudgee, Portland and Bathurst to re-invigorate their volunteer spirit, celebrate their heritage and reconnect with descendants of local families. Overview – While the … Continue reading »

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