Old Images of Rylstone District

This site was established by Wal Pilz (1927-2016) to share historical information depicted in photos and images of old scenes of the Rylstone District. Wal's belief was that sharing history was the best way to create a living history for Rylstone and the surrounding district. In Wal's memory, the site will continue to operate as an online database and you are invited to contribute images and information. Please comment or email Dan Hatton at oldimagesrylstonedistrict@gmail.com.

Rylstone Agricultural Show 1938

Jimmy Sharmon's boxing tent

Photo: Shirley Tunniclff collection

Jimmy Sharman was a big drawcard to the show. Jimmy sold out to Bobby Tuite from Mudgee.His brother Jim used to work on the Sandy Hollow railway line with my father (Jack Ferguson) on the weekends he used to take his Merry-go-round and razzle dazzle to the shows. I loved showtime as there would always be free tickets for the rides.The Show back then had all sorts of entertainment,The bearded Woman, the two headed calf, all the tragic things which Showmen used to take to Shows and circuses around then.The 1930's.

Ref: Shitley Tunnicliff

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AnonymousDecember 1, 2012 at 2:25 PM
Jimmy Sharman was a big drawcard to the show. Jimmy sold out to Bobby Tuite from Mudgee.His brother Jim used to work on the Sandy Hollow railway line with my father (Jack Ferguson) on the weekends he used to take his Merry-go-round and razzle dazzle to the shows. I loved showtime as there would always be free tickets for the rides.The Show back then had all sorts of entertainment,The bearded Woman, the two headed calf,all the tragic things which Showmen used to take to Shows and circuses around then.The 1930's. ST
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