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Visit by Bobs Farm Public School
An absolute privilege to host a visit by the students, teachers and parents of Bobs Farm Public School.
Click the title to see their video “Discovering the Past”.
Memories from 1947
By John ‘Stinker’ Clarke Reproduced with kind permission of News Of The Area (Modern Media) A HIGHLIGHT of the year for all the kids and their parents in and around Nelson Bay, was the Annual Picnic Day. From what I have gathered any visitors arriving in Nelson Bay on...
The Dutch Connection
Dutch oystermen have contributed significantly to the local Port Stephens Industry. The Second World War had a massive impact particularly in Europe and led to a wave of migration of a war-torn population seeking a better life in another country. Many eyes focused on...
Pure Grit at Fingal Island
Collecting shell grit was a steady source of income during the tough times of the Depression years and there were ample supplies of the crushed shell from Boat Harbour and Rocky Point to Broughton Island. The grit was purchased by poultry companies to strengthen the...
The Boat Harbour Crew
The Boat Harbour Crew by John 'Stinker' Clarke Boat Harbour is a special place. A naturally protected cove ideal for mooring with a small sandy beach suitable for launching fishing boats. Historically these included the ‘Imp', 'Star', 'Snapper' and 'Garfish' owned by...
Landing at Little Beach
Our fundraising Sausage Sizzles at Bunnings are a great way to keep in contact with our community.
Here are some donated images of Troop landing exercises in Port Stephens in the 1960’s.
Way back when – but now…
Coming out of lockdown we thought it might be nice to see some images of every day life in Nelson Bay from the Arthur Renforth Collection in the TMA's library of images - then and now. If these images trigger any memories with you, we hope you will share them with us...
Our opening `Open Day’
We can only say that our first open day this past Sunday at the Bobs Farm Hall was a great success – and it was pouring rain so that’s no mean feat.