Muswellbrook Historical Society is trying to record as much history as possible.
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Two of its members, Brian Dever and Bill Spicer, have been on a research journey producing An Oily Rag: Muswellbrook Garages and Service Stations.
The topic is one of interest to the two Muswellbrook men and Mr Dever has been connected with Muswellbrook mechanics for about 60 years.
“I just love remembering the old days,” Mr Dever said.
The book contains more than a century of historical facts and anecdotes relating to Muswellbrook’s motor industry including the pioneering nature of the town’s automotive industry.
Muswellbrook’s Sleep and Bower was also home to an ambulance 10 years before the official service began.
The NRMA has been active in Muswellbrook for 86 of the 90 years of its establishment in Australia.
The research process involved meeting lots of different people and putting the pieces together.
Mr Spicer said the community had been very generous.
“We wouldn’t have been able to do it without their input,” he said.
“Thanks to Muswellbrook Library for their encouragement and use of facilities and other members of the Muswellbrook Historical Society.”
Mr Spicer said a lot of people in the area knew the local history but it was important to write it down and record it for future generations.
“People like to see this stuff being recorded,” he told the Chronicle.
An Oily Rag will be launched by Les Brown at Muswellbrook Library on Wednesday, July 30, at 2pm.
Members of the public are invited to attend.
The book can be bought and all proceeds will help Muswellbrook Historical Society produce more historical publications.
For more information, contact Muswellbrook library on 6543 1913.