Nelson Bay Bridge Club Celebrates 20th Anniversary at West Diggers RSL Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 NELSON Bay’s WESTS Diggers RSL Social Bridge Club recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a Roaring Twenties themed function. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Around 80 past and present members attended to join in with the celebrations. When Founding President Ron Young moved to Nelson Bay in 1996, the only Bridge club in
Wilfred Wilkinson Light Horse Trooper Veteran of the Battle of Beersheba FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 THE first ANZAC Day was celebrated in 1916 on the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp’s (ANZAC) landing at Gallipoli, Turkey in 1915. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The biography here, is based on research by local authors John Gillam and Yvonne Fletcher, and features local World War I
Salt Ash couple celebrate 64 years of marriage Port Stephens LGA by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 26, 2017 THIS week marks the 64th wedding anniversary of Salt Ash couple Neville and Edith Jelfs. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Celebrating on 18 April, the couple had a leisurely breakfast at a local Salt Ash business before going to Raymond Terrace for lunch. Neville and Edith originally met in Parkes in 1950 before
Wilfred Wilkinson Light Horse Trooper Veteran of the Battle of Beersheba FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 25, 2017April 25, 2017 THE first ANZAC Day was celebrated in 1916 on the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp’s (ANZAC) landing at Gallipoli, Turkey in 1915. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE The biography here, is based on research by local authors John Gillam and Yvonne Fletcher, and features local World War I
Arthur and Juin Battle celebrate 60 years of marriage Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 24, 2017 ARTHUR and Juin Battle recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary, surrounded by their family and friends in Bulahdelah. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Reflecting on 60 years of marriage, Juin revealed the secret behind their very happy union. “It’s simply lots of love and understanding, and sticking together through all the ups and
‘Ruby’ Anniversary of the School Art & Craft Expo Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 NEWS Of The Area would like to take you on a trip down memory lane with a Tea Gardens local for whom history is a way of life. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Eighty-year-old Jan Winn’s family first came to the area back in the 1880s. Five generations of Jan’s family, including herself
Avid Medowie collector celebrates decimal currency anniversary FEATURED Medowie, Ferodale, Campvale by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 6, 2017 LAST year marked the 50th anniversary of decimal currency, and one avid collector has honoured that anniversary with a very special 50 cent coin display, created for his son, which has finally reached completion. Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Lex Van Huisstede started collecting 50 cent coins some fifteen years ago, with
75th Anniversary of Kokoda Track Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 20, 2017 IS the Kokoda Track on your bucket list? 2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Kokoda Campaign and Anna Bay Resident Shane Goodwin has organised a Kokoda information night where you will learn everything you need to know about trekking the Kokoda Track. The night is a free information night and Shane
Westpac Bank celebrates bicentennial Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 16, 2017 CELEBRATING a second century is not just for cricket. Westpac Bank are celebrating their 200th anniversary for serving their communities with banking facilities. Jason Russell, Bank Manager of the Nelson Bay branch, said, “We are local and continue to be invested within our community.” “The Bump account is a great way for Westpac
Tea Gardens Lions Club Celebrating 100 Years FEATURED Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 27, 2016 THE Tea Gardens Lions Club celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the founding of Lions International at their recent changeover. In the last 12 months Lions have donated in excess of $20m to its eye health, measles and rubella vaccinations and disaster relief programs across the world. Incoming President, Doug Allen congratulated the
