Hi everyone, Firstly, thank you all for your thoughts and kind words on the sad news of Doug's passing. Thank you to those who were able to attend his service and join us afterwards in the hall to share some memories. We would love some feedback on the content we have published in the last … Continue reading
Vale Doug Hoschke
We are very sad to let everyone know that Doug Hoschke passed peacefully this week. The funeral for Doug will be held at the Karangi Lawn Cemetery on Monday February 6 at 11am. It will be followed by refreshments at the Upper Orara Public Hall. Dress is colourful casual. If you are unable to attend … Continue reading
Upper Orara News – November 1900
Hi everyone, This week Ian has researched news from 122 years ago, when all sorts of interesting happenings were reported! This column is from The Raleigh Sun and outlines some of the issues facing the community at the time. And some things never change, like looking forward to a great cricket season. Click here to … Continue reading
How to search on Trove and a quick story!
Hi family, friends and family we haven't yet met! This week, Ian has put together an easy tutorial on how to search on Trove for those who have put their hand up to write some stories about their family this could be very helpful! We have linked this tutorial to the side menu for ease … Continue reading
The beginnings of Orara Settlement
Hi family and friends, Have you ever wondered what it might have been like for Amandus and Mary when they first came to the Orara Valley, with their family of 10 children under the age of 15? There were no towns or roads into the valley, check out our first update where we get a … Continue reading
53 years of service
Wonderful recognition for 250 members of the NSW RFS - Coffs Coast Team - Coffs and Bellingen team for their efforts during the 2019 / 2020 season, with special recognition for Doug Hoschke for 53 years of service 🙏🏽 lovely photo of Doug, Geoff Hoschke and Ryan Hoschke. Read the full article here: https://issuu.com/newsofthearea/docs/coffs_coast_news_of_the_area_26_august_2022
Donation to museum
Fred, Doug and Ian have donated Amandus’ illuminated address, photos of Fred & Clunie Hoschke and the chain bassinet to the Coffs Harbour Museum, now all of the Hoschke descendants will be able to share in these wonderful items and they will be preserved. Doug & Margaret Hoschke, Fred Hoschke, Kylie Hoschke, Ian Hoschke. Doug, … Continue reading
Hoschke Family in Australia 