William Sydney McCarthy was born in Peak Hill, New South Wales on 13 February 1891. William’s mother died when he was four and his father deserted the family. After his mother’s death, William and his siblings returned to Young to live with his mother’s family. The seven McCarthy children were separated to grow up withContinue reading “Lest we forget”
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George McCarthy the Labor man
George McCarthy is the brother of my great-grandmother Clarinda. I knew nothing about him until my family research unravelled his story. George was a publican, a Labor man and a fighter for worker’s rights. George was born in Dubbo in 1885, though his family had no connections there. His father John was nomadic and IContinue reading “George McCarthy the Labor man”
Grave tales – Alstonville
Alstonville is a lovely town on the way to Lismore from Ballina on the northern rivers area of New South Wales. As with most towns along the north coast, the settlers were attracted by the plentiful supply of red cedar, a sought after timber for the colony and the export industry. Land was selected inContinue reading “Grave tales – Alstonville”
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