More pioneering stories to be told

It is the finalisation of a Deniliquin Genealogy Society project, following on from the first volume that was published about four years ago.

Pioneers of Deniliquin (pre 1900) Volume 2 includes stories on well-known names in our region’s history, such as George Hall Peppin, Franc Sadlier Falkiner and Alfred Finch Noyes.

But there are also lesser known names like Henry Bock who built the first bakery in Mathoura in 1890, the Conallin family who still have many descendants living in Deniliquin today, and Henry Matthewson who was a butcher and one of the first six aldermen elected to Deniliquin Council.

There’s also the family of John Joseph Marshall; he worked as a blacksmith for the Hawkins Brothers. Marshall and his wife had 13 children and lived in what is locally named the haunted house.

Then there is Benjamin Lister who was the toll collector on the second Deniliquin bridge over the Edward River, the police superintendent Harry Grugeon and many more.

In total the book contains 49 stories, plus some great old photographs.

The book has been published by the Genealogy Society with support from Edward River Council, continuing the society’s outstanding work to ensure the stories of those who helped build today’s community are recognised.

The launch on Saturday, May 25 is open to the public, but RSVPs would be appreciated to Val Hardman on 0402 443 393 or Carol Tresize 0418 853 468.