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Comment on The Store Goodooga by Jenny Wood (Nee Shields)

Jenny Wood (Nee Shields) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:05:30 +0000

Hello again to all “goodoogaites”,
It was lovely to see other people have left comments on this site.
Even though I reside in WA now I am determined to get back to Goodooga one last time. I wish to go to the cemetry one more time to visit my mother and little brothers graves.
If there is anyone reading this and is able to take a photo of the cemetry and load it onto this site I would be extremely grateful.It would be especially nice to see a photo of Pat and Greg Shields headstone if possible.
I was a telephonist for awhile in Goodooga after I left school. It was a wonderful community to be part of. Never a dull moment.
Arhh! the open air picture theatre. Weather dependent of course. Lots of romances carried out in the darkness on the canvas seats.
Many a good time held at the “old” Goodooga hotel run by the Ward family as well as lots of good times at the Bowling Club. As a child I loved to watch the grown ups dancing on the slippery dance floor of the club.
I hope lots of other ex Goodooga peolpe stumble upon this site and add a yarn from long ago.
Yes Rob, I was in contact with Sis till she passed away. We were very close at school and at home. I am God mother to Brenda’s (Sis’s) oldest child.
One day I will return to see how the old place is going. Jen

Comment on The Store Goodooga by Geoff Doring

Geoff Doring — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:58:59 +0000

I was pleased to read the comments and histories of various people previously associated with Goodooga. I lived there 1978 /1979. It is a time which I remember with fond memories, of the town and the people, and it is amazing the number of people that I have met since who have had an association with the town. Their memories of Goodooga are usually started with “…before the pub burnt down… ” or after.

Comment on The Store Goodooga by Mick Malone

Mick Malone — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:12:33 +0000

Born and bred in Sydney I left school when I was 15, and my 1st job was at a farm the other side of Goodooga (1989 – 1993ish) the property was Burban Grange working for Mark Campbell, and part time for a number of farmers in the district – Dave Heitzman, Ed Fessey and the Davis’s, Peter, Michael & the great Lenny (sorry if I got the surnames wrong). We often went to Goodooga for a beer at the pub or Bowling Club, I’m not sure how to explain the wonders of that country and the little town but as long as I live it will always play a huge part in my memories.
Still to this day I find myself having to go back every year and enjoy the land and it’s ever reducing number of people that work and live in the district. Every Aussie should visit the area at least once in there life time, it’s magical!

Comment on The Store Goodooga by wal murray

wal murray — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:05:56 +0000

My great great grandfather – Walter Baker – lived in Goodooga in c. 1890. He raised 6 or 7 children there before moving east.

He operated a wool scour business.

Does anyone remember anything about this?

Comment on 091219 by sarah smith

sarah smith — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:24:53 +0000

the painting is like in some way i am sometimes loud i like the colors there so me i am vibrant so yeah it is so me i LOVE it.

Comment on The Store Goodooga by Norman Lee

Norman Lee — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:34:29 +0000

My link, With Goodooga goes back many years, My parents Gladys & Carl Lee, Purchased
Roger Gunns general store, Which they ran, For several years, Father passed away in Brisbane 1997, Mother passed away in Dubbo 2005, Over the past few years, Have visted Goodoga several times, Each time, The decline, Of the town, Has been more
apparent, However, I was very pleased to learn, The Goodoga people are working
to restore, The village, It will be a big task, Never the less, I wish them all well,
Unfortunately, Several years ago, My wife and self suffered, Bad back injuries,
In a motor vehicle accident and therefore are not able, To drive long distances,
These days, For this reason, I will no doubt never see, The old town again, But I will
always have very fond memories of a great town, A town in which, It was both my
privilege and pleasure, To have grown up in.
Together, With my wife, We retired to Queensland, From Sydney, Six years ago,
The small town in which, We live reminds, Me a lot like Goodooga.
We have one daughter and one grandchild.

Comment on The Store Goodooga by Lisa Orcher

Lisa Orcher — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:49:36 +0000

Hi, My name is Lisa Orcher and my parents still live in Goodooga and I have been surprised but equally very happy to see that Goodooga is on ‘a’ website.
I have very fond memories of Goodooga and return home to visit my parents Clem and Isobel (nee Barden) Orcher as often as I can or they need me too, from my 2nd home base at Port Macquarie where I am the Manager of Aboriginal Health for Hunter New England Area Health Service.
I was also one of 2 of the first graduating with their HSC (via school of the air) in 1991/1992.
I am very greatful for the childhood I had in Goodooga!!!!!!
Cheers
Lisa

Comment on The Store Goodooga by Rob Scott

Rob Scott — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:11:38 +0000

Hi, 2nd cousin Scott Westle! Wrong Rob, Sorry. In fact I’m not as we called him ‘big’ Rob. I am Roy’s son little (but now bigger than big Rob) Rob. A terrible to have happened to Auntie Brenda who in fact owned and lived in the Old Bakery almost opposite this shot of the B&C leaving a young son Laurie but instilled in him the drive and determination to go above and beyond any expectations in music, sport (League Jersey flegg with eastern suburbs) and now practicing medicine even, who even as a real young bloke impressed me with his grasp on the universe and opened my eyes to some real truths whilst watching the millions of stars that can be seen in the Town of Goodooga. I remember seeing King Kong (the original) in the open air theater which would have been situated to the right of the shot of the B&C on the opposite corner of Brenda and Adam streets. In fact its where Mum and Dad first laid eyes upon one another… Mum was heard to comment when she saw dad and his sister Brenda stroll saddle-sore from the flicks ‘Looks like they just got off a horse’ (which they had) never knowing at the time the young bloke she and her cousin laughed at would make her life a misery to now… again thank you Mr. Jones for another opportunity to reminisce… your images are beautiful and this one has come back to me again.

Comment on The Store Goodooga by scott westle

scott westle — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:29:46 +0000

Very happy to see rob scotts comments on his town, as his cousin from melbourne I remember alot of great holidays at the familys property( rostella station) during the 70s 80s and early 90s.
Such a great time in my life with Aunty Rita and Uncle Digger, Rob and Ross.The town seemed to boom back then with the original pub , bank,post office,Bowling club,picture theatre,servo,bakery,etc,etc.(To Jenny Wood Brenda is Rob sister, she passed away a few years ago from cancer.)Will always have great memories and hope to get back there some time.

Comment on The Store Goodooga by Dixie Skuthorpe

Dixie Skuthorpe — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:12:29 +0000

Hello to you all, I was born and raised in Goodooga and I am sure you all know my family, the Skuthorpe family. We lived on the reserve and our old tin house is still there, standing tall and proud. The old pepper trees are not as beautiful as they onece were but still there. I remember the Schamps, Shields, Sheldons, Featherstones etc. I live in Sydney at the moment but go back home one or twice a year. All the Koori mob are still there. Sadly the town is very run down but its still home and as you have all indicated it holds many special memories for so many people and will always be a part of your journey in life and your countless stories. The old B&C building is longer standing. I came across this site by accident and will “check” in occassionally and have a yarn. Haveta go have classes.

Oh by the way why dont you check out my younger brothers CD “Nuthin Like Rain” (on an old tin roof) Its all about Goodooga.

Cheers

Dixie