50 Years Ago “Tail End Charlie” visits Colbo in March 1975. Colbinabbin was visited by a tractor known as “Tail End Charlie”. The
50 Years Ago Shearing in the pub in late February 1975 Stanhope and District Apex Club joined with Stanhope Lions Club to form
50 Years Ago Schools were in, in February 1975 Apology Readers will have noted a glitch on this page in the
50 Years Ago Cyclone Tracey prompts local help in Australia-wide response 1975 began with Waranga Shire, like most shires, holding a public appeal
50 Years Ago More disaster on local roads to close 1974 A road smash between Stanhope and Rushworth near the Woolwash swamp took
50 Years Ago Another road fatality and more accidents in early December 1974 A spate of fatal car accidents in the district continued with the
50 Years Ago Thin local papers and body found, November 1974 The Chronicle was not travelling well, one November edition reduced to just
50 Years Ago Dairy news and missing men in early November 1974 Big news of the month was the announcement of commencement of the
50 Years Ago Another road toll victim in October 1974 Another road toll victim in October 1974 The district was shocked by
50 Years Ago Gumboots at Elmore, prince at Nagambie, October 1974 An already wet year was worsened when heavy spring rain brought more
50 Years Ago Bad accident at outlet bridge, September 1974 Bad accident at outlet bridge, September 1974 In light rain, vehicles driven
50 Years Ago English doctor changes his mind in September 1974 English doctor changes his mind in September 1974 Negotiations from March to