An archaeological team from University of Leicester, Leicester City Council and the Richard III Society, revealed they made an extremely exciting discovery.
Author: Carolyn Cash
Sutherland Railway Station, Royal Visit 1954
Sutherland Railway Station was decorated for Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 1954 when she and the Duke of Edinburgh passed through on the Royal Train.
Queen Elizabeth II visits the Sutherland Shire, 1954
In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip briefly visited the Sutherland Shire during their Australian visit.
James Cook puts Sutherland Shire on the map
Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook was credited for definitely putting Australia on the map, especially the east coast.
A Miscarriage of Justice
Pilliga farmer Ruth Downey’s four-year battle for justice against a corrupt RSPCA ended on Friday, 11 March 2011. Her application to have her case heard in the High Court was rejected and she now faces losing her home and property. The RSPCA shot 48 cows belonging to Mrs Downey on 14 June 2007. At least…




