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Old 23rd Jul 2010, 03:22
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kyrraleigh
 
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great granddaughter of william(bill) smith

Hi,
I am very happy to know people care for the airstrip and just thought i would share my proud history with you.

My maternal Irish Great Grandfather, George Bunyan built the now heritage listed Old Bar Aerodrome and has a 1988 Bi-centennial Plaque at the entrance to Old Bar Beach.
William (Bill) Smith, who was also known as the "Mayor of Saltwater” and as a member of the local VDC before and after his service with the AIF is credited with "Lighting of the Lanterns", guiding war planes onto the Old Bar Airstrip during World War II, which is now used as the theme for the highly successful annual Old Bar Festival.
If you have any further information on this these two men or stories of your own please share as i am hoping to learn more about my heritage.

Kyrraleigh Swan (Kemp)
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