Lost and Found

Murray Hazell presenting Peta Luck with copies of his Father's book.
Photo courtesy of Gunning Library

Just before Christmas Bob Spiller from GDHS put out the word that the copy of 'Some Came Free' by E.G. Hazell that we had donated to the Gunning Library quite a few years before had 'disappeared'.

Whether someone had inadvertently picked it up or permanently borrowed the book, it had seemingly 'sunk without trace'.

We put the call out on our Facebook page and also on the Bush Family Society - Jerrawa page to try and replace the 'lost' copy.

Following up on replies and comments we were fortunate enough to have Murray Hazell kindly donate two copies of his father's book to Peta Luck from the Gunning Library on the 20th January. He also kindly donated a copy to us in Memory of his Father, which will be available to researchers at the Gunning District Research Centre.

The Book is the story of mid-nineteenth century Australia told from the perspective of early pioneers - the convicts and immigrants, and gives an account of the farming communities in the Gunning, Yass and Goulburn areas.

It is an invaluable research tool for those researching families or our local history.

We very kindly thank Murray for his thoughtful and generous donation.