Torrington

Jul
04
2025
By Eve Chappell
Our Local History – Stannum Bush Nursing Hospital

Our Local History – Stannum Bush Nursing Hospital

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On May 15, 1937, The Glen Innes Examiner ran this report from the Inspector and Organiser of the Bush Nursing Association: "...Nine miles from Deepwater lies the township of Stannum, tin mining being the main industry. "This part does well when water is plentiful, and the price of tin is high, otherwise the men are out of work with all its serious consequences. "The police patrols of Deepwater and Torrington each have over 1,000 people without a medical officer or even a trained nurse. So Stannum makes a good centre [for a Bush Nursing Hospital] for these districts, nine miles…
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Jun
22
2025
By Shirley Jones
Always a Torrington Girl: Alma “Betty” Trewhella

Always a Torrington Girl: Alma “Betty” Trewhella

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Betty was born on the 8th of August 1931 in the miners’ cottage her father, George Junior Trewhella, had built on The Dutchman in Torrington, NSW. Bush nurse Grannie Finnegan delivered her and was delighted that she was born with a caul covering her, such a rare birth was said to ensure the child would have good luck throughout her life. Betty’s life was full of challenges, yet she believed that Grannie Finnegan’s prophesy proved valid. Her grandparents had a cottage on the other side of the paddock and grandfather, George Henry Trewhella, ran from his cottage with the scales…
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Apr
20
2025
By Newsroom
ANZAC Day Services Around Our Region

ANZAC Day Services Around Our Region

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ANZAC Day services will be held across the Glen Innes Severn region, providing opportunities for community members to attend commemorations. Glen Innes Glen Innes Dawn Service Location: Glen Innes Cemetery, Grafton StreetTime: 5:30 am (commences promptly)The service will be followed by the unveiling of graves. Gunfire Breakfast Location: Glen Innes Services Club, 120 Grey StreetTime: 7:00 amAll are invited to the ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast, hosted by the Glen Innes Services Club for veterans, their families, and guests. Glen Innes ANZAC Day March and Commemorative Service Location: Grey Street (near Glen Innes Post Office)Form-up time: 10:30 amMarch commences: 11:00 amThe march will proceed from the Boer War…
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Mar
31
2025
By Annette Bain
New to Glen Innes? 12 Tips for New Residents

New to Glen Innes? 12 Tips for New Residents

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As a very recent newcomer to Glen Innes, I have put together this short list of things that I have found useful to know as I settle into Glen Innes life. If you have your own hacks to add to the list, please send them to info@gleninnesnews.com.au 1. To find out what is happening, Glen Innes News, will connect you with local news and events. The free print version comes out every second Thursday and is distributed at over 40 pick-up points, listed at gleninnesnews.com.au. The online news site is frequently updated and also hosts a What’s On directory. Glen…
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Dec
12
2024
By Newsroom
Council Works Program: Period Ending Friday 20th December

Council Works Program: Period Ending Friday 20th December

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The following works are scheduled in the period ending: Friday, 20 December 2024, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen delays: • Jetpatching in Glen Innes Township, Emmaville Road and Red Range Road • General street sweeping around the Glen Innes Township, Old Grafton Road and Wellington Vale Road • The Roads Construction Crew will be working at Glen Innes Airport • Maintenance grading is scheduled for Bazzants Road, Carrot Farm Road, Ten Mile Road (Northern section), Donnelly Road, Nutrition Station Road, Smiths Road, Eimers Road and Shannon Vale Road • The Bridge Team is working on Subset Road • The…
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