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.

Elizabeth Hastings JONES

Photo: RDHS collection

Elizabeth Hastings JONES (née Taylor) all done out in her nurse's oufit. Apparently she was still nursing at Rylstone Hospital in 1938 (she died 1940) as I have an envelope addresed to her there.

Ref: Joy Ludlow email to RDHS

Source: Wal Pilz

Driving the bullock team at Warangunyah Station

Photo: Vicki Hartley on Facebook

Driving the bullock team at Warangunyah Station at Ilford in the early 1930’s
The bullock driver was my father
Ref: Vicki Hartley on Facebook

Margaret TURVEY (née QUICK)

Photo: Dan Hatton

Margaret TURVEY (née QUICK).
Died 28.11.1892 Aged 75 years.
Emigrated from Cork, Ireland 1836.
Matriarch of the WALKER, GROGAN and TURVEY families of Tong Bong, Rylstone.
Ref: Cemetery Headstone

Source: Wal Pilz