Slowly and somewhat reluctantly, Boomerang Park has begun to give up some of her secrets.
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The photo above is but one of clues retrieved from the park’s history pages as Raymond Terrace prepares to celebrate the Illuminate festival on November 18.
Found in the Newcastle Region Library the photo was reportedly taken on a long-since demolished pavilion, at the 'Officers and Apprentices picnic' in 1896.
“We don’t know who the people are or what the picnic was about,” Illuminate project coordinator Penny Amberg, from Port Stephens Council, said.
“A lot has happened in the park over the years. The photo shows people were active at the park all those years ago.
“We’re hoping people might have more photos under their bed.”
People with information about the photo can call Penny Amberg on 0419 676 533.
Raymond Terrace Library is also prepared to help scan historical photos If you or someone you know has any old images of interest in their collection to share.
