FARM MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & WORKSHOP ITEMS

Kubota M9540 95HP Tractor (Reg) with LA1353 Loader, 723hrs, with 4 in 1 bucket

Cosmo Bully FMH-220 Mulcher, 2200m W

Round Bale grab with Euro hitch

Shibaura S445 45HP Tractor (Reg), 4WD, 2326hrs

Farmliner ESA150 (5FT) Slasher

4x4 Polaris Ranger Farm Buggy, Diesel, 1180kms

Croplands 100L (12V) Spray Unit with Hose Reel

Summit (240V) 2 Post Vehicle Hoist, 4 5T, Near new

400L Silvan Spray Unit

Electric Cement Mixer, Near new

Farm Trailer 2100mm L x 1280mm W

Transportable Chicken Coop

3PL Post Hole Digger

3PL Black blade with Angle Tilt

3PL Fertilizer Spreader (500kg)

3PL Kangar Pasture Harrows 3100mm W

3PL Jib

Variety of Farm Gates Approx 11

Endless Chain

Small set of Dehorners

Gallagher M120 Electric Fence Energizer

Scorpion Silent Series Generator

Full set of Makita Battery Tools

Workshop Bench on wheels

Makita Bench Saw & Bench

Repco Workshop Tool Cabinet

Makita Drop Saw

Makita Angle Grinder, Plainer

McMillian Drill Press

Hydraulic Press 10T

DMC Circular Saw

Electric Repco Air Compressor

Battery Compartment Welder

Electric (240V) Bench Grinder

Cigweld Ultra 3 in 1 Welder

Mechpro Arc Welder

3x Bench Vices

AEG Electric Chainsaw

2x Aluminium Ullrich A Frames & Planks

Quantity of Power Tools

Variety of Floor Jacks & Saw horses

Variety of Workshop Shelving

Large Quantity of workshop tools & sundries

Large Quantity of Poly Pipe / PVC Fittings

Assortment of fencing wire, gate hinges

Electric Fencing Gear

Bobcat Zero Turn Mower 2T2000

Huslor Zero Turn Mower Wraptor SD

Kings Car Fridge

Lay Flat Hose

Stihl Brush Cutter

Stihl Pole Saw

2x Karcher Pressure Washers

Proform Treadmill

Ultimate Storage Kit

Steel Storage Cabinet

Assortment of garden tools

Atom Edger

Extension Ladder

Smart Tech Hot Water System

Antiques including Corn Cracker, Broad Axes, Brush Hook, Measuring Wheel + numerous sizes of cross cut saws

Skid Board (Wheel Aligner)

Transmission Jack

2x Go Jacks

Engine Crane

Gantry with Chain Block

Metal Lathe

By Helen Trustum

Pidcocks Lane Memorial Hall was situated at Tatham, between Casino and Coraki. It was built by Dusty and Reg Rosolen, from Evans Head in 1929. The supper room was added later when more funds were gathered. Herb Blanch and Son Ernie were the builders of the supper room. The land for the hall was given by Jim McDonald as it joined his property. Jim would be in charge of boiling the billy each time for a function held at the hall.

The frst President was Dave A. Magner Snr, Secretary Jack Magner and Treasurer Myles Holmes. Myles lived with his wife and family at “Lochgoil”, Codrington. The hall was used for dances and card nights. Admission for dances Men 2/- and Ladies 1/6. Aladden lamps were used to light up the hall. To help the hall funds in 1940 Roydon Brown donated a heifer to be raffed. The heifer was won by Mr Muldoon, making a total of six pound four shillings for the hall.

On September 29th 1941 the piano was tuned at a cost of one pound ten shillings. At the August meeting in 1942, Roydon Brown suggested a cattle drive to raise money.

Cattle were sold free of commission by Cowdery Brothers, Auctioneer’s from Casino. Proceeds from cattle sales: Hugie Polson, ten pound 10 shillings: Myles Holmes, fve pound 17 shillings: Bruce Yabsley, fve pounds 6 shillings: Dave Magner, fve pounds: Hilary (Matt) McDonald four pounds 15 shillings: Royden Brown four pounds 4 shillings: Ronald (Don) Thomas, four pounds 14 shillings: Max Smith, One pound: Tom Reardon, ten shillings: Chissock, ten shillings, Felix McDonald, two pounds: Tom Patch, two pounds, R Gilson, one pound: Total – Forty Six pounds 16 shillings.

On November 22nd 1943 a Patriotic League was formed with Dave Magner President. A committee was urgently needed to arrange presentations and send offs to our soldiers. There were many socials held where Doug Blanch would play the piano. The Newton Family were also regular players. They even played for Myles Holmes farewell from the district. A presentation and social was held on December 5th 1949 for Matt McDonald and Artie Holmes. Laurie McDonald (Matts brother) was a great worker and supporter for the hall.

Pidcocks Lane Hall served the Tatham area well but sadly at the end of 1965, the hall was sold to Steve McDonald, grandson of Jim McDonald. The proceeds from the sale of the building given to the Cedars Nursing Home in Casino.

The last Trustees of the Hall were Wally Soward, Jack Poyle and Ray Stock.

Offcers over the years – President Dave A. Magner Snr, Dave Magner, Secretary Jack Magner, Ronald Thomas, Connie McNamara, Patrick Magner: Treasurer – Myles Holmes, Hughie Polsen.

The Hall is still standing and used by the McDonald Family as a hay shed.

Pidcocks Lane School

The Pidcocks Lane School opened in 1908 with Stanley Stewart as the teacher.

Printed in the

Richmond River Herald 28th May 1909

“One of the most enjoyable picnics that has ever been held in the district took place at Pidcocks Lane School on Monday last when up to 100 people rolled up to participate in the celebrations of Empire Day. Sports of various kinds were in progress all day long and some most amusing competitions were promoted, not the least comical being that in which the lads had to climb a pole and bite off paper bags, the contents of which were either lollies or four. The children were specially catered for, a sum of six pounds 10 shillings having been

By Helen Trustum

collected for prizes. This amount enabled every child in the school to be presented with a handsome gift. While the surplus prizes were raced for. A large marquee had been rigged up with an abundance of the choicest refreshments were provided.

Mr J. Polson won the seniors race, Miss Gertie Bousfeld from Sydney was voted most popular young lady on the ground and Mr Henry E. Pidcock the most popular gentleman. A couple of tins of lollies were provided for the juveniles and Hughie Polson was the lolly man proving very popular with the youngsters.

Teacher Mr Stanley Stewart thank the parents for their generosity in supplying prizes”.

In the NSW Government Gazette 28thJune 1918 it was printed that a new school to be built at Pidcocks Lane. In the Casino and Kyogle Courier 11th Jan 1919 it stated that the tender of Mr T. Bevan from McKees Hill for three hundred and seventy six pounds had been accepted for the construction of a new school at Pidcocks Lane. When the new school was built, the old building was taken to Evans Head.

Children of Royden and Annie Brown, Charlie, Frank, Ken, Darryl and Doreen, had to cross the river by boat to attend school. The school was originally on the Red Hill at Tatham then moved down the road towards Coraki and called Pidcocks Lane School. The school was named after Mr Henry Edwin Pidcock who had provided the land for the school and whose property, known as the Pidcock Estate and home “Tatham House” bordered the school. Henrys family lived there since the 1870’s. Sally Rankin was the teacher there during the late 1930’s. Sally later married George Cox from Tatham. Each school day Sally would ride her horse from the property (known as Ray Misons) across the little ferry at Tatham and then on to school.

Children who attended during this time (1930’s) were George Parker, George Hurrell, Mick Rosolen, Jack Melling, Betty, Johnny and Bobby Trustum, Billy Holmes and his brothers Artie and Steve. Most of the children rode horses. At times there would be up to 20 horses in the school paddock most days.

Teachers at Pidcocks Lane School

• Mr Stanley Stewart –Nov 1908 – June 1909

• Mr Archibald Maynard Alcorn - June 1910 – Aug 1914

• Mr Edward Joseph Stokes – Aug 1914 –Nov 1922

• Miss Ellen Goldsmith

– Jan 1920 – Oct 1920 (relieving)

• Mr William Erle

Bertram Coombes – Nov 1922- Aug 1926

• Mr Aubrey Frederick Towner – Aug 1926 –Aug 1928

• Mr Francis Campbell Griffn – Aug 1928 – Jan 1931

• Mr John Callaghan –May 1931- Jan 1933

• Mr Joseph RamseyJan 1933 – May 1934

• Miss Sally Rankin – 1936Records show that the school closed in 1934, but we do know it was operating late 30’s early 40’s, so reopened at some time after 1934.

The Pidcock’s Lane Roll of Honour was unveiled at Pidcocks Lane Public School on Empire Day 26th May 1921 with over 100 people attending. An address was made by the teacher, Mr Edward Stokes followed by several other speeches. Mrs H.E. Pidcock performed the honour board unveiling after which a luncheon and sports day were held. The Roll of Honour is now housed in the Casino Historical Society Museum, Walker Street, Casino.

Ref: Taken from Hall Minute Book held by Dave Magner: Steve Holmes, Casino: Ray Stock, Casino Feb. 1997: Primary Schools of the Casino District by John Selwood. Steve and Maureen McDonald Tatham and Peter Magner Casino, October 2024.