In conversation
- Don McRae
- Annie Hutchison
- Recorded
- 2012
- Length
- 70:14
“He was, still is, an amazing man, and very funny, and was forever seen sweeping the footpath with his apron on.”
About this conversation
Don McRae and Annie Hutchison fondly recount stories of local character, Ozzie Miller, and McRae's store.
Friends Annie Hutchison and Donald McRae record details and stories about their respective families, the Fletchers and the McRaes, and of Uralla and Kentucky Station in New England, NSW. Annie's family, the Fletchers, have been connected with Kentucky Station since the 1800s when it was bought by her great grandfather, John Fletcher. Donald's family, the McRaes, have owned and run businesses in Uralla and surrounds since his grandfather opened the New England Store in 1927. Donald recounts his family's history in and around Uralla - his notes about the McRae family history are attached to this summary. Annie tells stories of the Fletcher family, Kentucky Station, its operation over the years and many of the people who have been connected with it. Together, Don and Annie share anecdotes about Uralla, Kentucky Station, their families and some of the old characters and families of Uralla.