Who is Mrs Carter, and other pioneers?

Mrs Carter is expected to be one of the local identities featured in the group’s newest book, ‘Pioneers of Deniliquin & District Pre-1900’.

Genealogy Society president Val Hardman said research has been ongoing for a number of months, and would continue unimpeded by the Coronavirus pandemic.

‘‘The book is about preserving our local history,’’ Mrs Hardman said.

‘‘While we can no longer meet with people at the Deniliquin Library, we will continue gathering research from home.

‘‘But we need the community’s help getting this book together.

‘‘We are particularly looking for old photos of Deniliquin, and especially a photograph of the Carriers Arms Hotel that was situated north of Deniliquin on the Hay Road and the Queenslander in Albert Street North Deniliquin.’’

Mrs Hardman said community members are also encouraged to write their own ancestor’s story, and contribute it to the Deniliquin Genealogy Society to be used in the book.

The Deniliquin Genealogy Society went in to recess before government restrictions forced the Deniliquin Library — where it meets weekly — to close its doors.

Mrs Hardman said the decision was made because of the group’s make up of predominantly older members.

The recess means the group’s Anzac Day cemetery walk has also been cancelled.

For help with your local research, or to contribute items for the Genealogy Society’s new book, email denifhg@bordernet.com.au, phone Mrs Hardman on 5881 3980 or Bev Clancy on 5881 2035.