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About The Phantom

Came to Fairbridge Molong in 1957 and began immediately as a farm trainee. I was 15 yrs old. I loved the work,but found it very lonely and the bullying was awful. Billy Gelson saved me many times in Orange cottage from beatings. I loved this man. I have had a successful life with a wife who died in 2003. I have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Life has been a challenge since Maureen died.. Brian K OF

“Fairbridge Kids for the Queens Visit 1954” by Micheal Pass

Posted on June 19, 2012 by The Phantom

I awoke in the ungodly hours of the early morning and with several other kids made my way down to the kitchen at the Nuffield hall. There i sliced bread and helped make a huge pile of sandwiches. These we … Continue reading →

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“The Tail of Nelgi the Cow” by Arthur Novis

Posted on May 27, 2012 by The Phantom

Arthur relates the tale of how poor Nelgi lost her tail. Arthur came out in the 1948 party. It was just before Christmas of 1952/53, and i was on dairy duty at the Fairbridge Farm Molong.. Myself and some other … Continue reading →

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“Bringing The Cows In” by Brian Kirkby

Posted on May 18, 2012 by The Phantom

All is quiet and still in the dormitory of Canonbar Cottage, the time is 3.30 am in the morning, the year 1959. The place, Fairbridge Farm Molong. Fifteen young lads have their heads buried in the pillows, dreaming of girls, … Continue reading →

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Rayner Mrs Janice (nee Garratt)

Posted on March 4, 2012 by The Phantom

Janice Rayner passed away on the 4th March 2012, in Napier, New Zealand. Aged 65 yrs. Janice was born on the 15th January 1947. Janice is survived by her husband David. Related Images:

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Sellers Robert

Posted on February 17, 2012 by The Phantom

Robert Sellers passed away in the Orange Hospital on the 17th February 2012. Robert came to the Fairbridge Farm School in Molong in August 1962. There were 88 other children to arrive that year at Fairbridge. Robert arrived in the … Continue reading →

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Hall James Anthony (Tony )

Posted on February 17, 2012 by The Phantom

Tony Hall passed away in Wagga Wagga NSW on the 26th December 2011. Tony came to the Farm School at Molong in 1952, with his 2 brothers, Gordon and William. There was a total of 31 children to arrive that … Continue reading →

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Hall, James Anthony ( Tony )

Posted on December 26, 2011 by The Phantom

James Hall passed away in Wagga Wagga NSW on the 26th December 2011. Tony came to Fairbridge Molong in 1952,with his 2 brothers Gordon and William. 31 other children arrived that year. Gordon Hall passed away in 1984. Related Images:

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Boucher Arthur

Posted on November 23, 2011 by The Phantom

Arthur Boucher passed away in Molong, NSW, on the 23rd November 2011. Arthur was born on the 27th September 1930. He came to Fairbridge Molong in December 1944, with his brothers, Frank and Aubrey. All the brothers came from the … Continue reading →

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Ord William (Bill) ( Tubby )

Posted on October 30, 2011 by The Phantom

William Ord passed away in Wollongong NSW, on the 30th October 2011. Loved brother and brother in law of Lillian and Nev. Aged 79 yrs. Bill came to Molong in August 1940. This was the last party until after the … Continue reading →