They were the Australian version of Appalachian hillbillies says Bob Tiyce, reflecting on families including his own living between Goulburn and Marulan in the early 1960s.
John Thistleton is a Senior Journalist at various outlets including About Regional and This Is Canberra. He focuses on themes such as architecture and planning, culture and society, and regional interest, often exploring topics related to home and garden, education, and the arts. His work has been featured in publications like PS News, RiotACT, and Region Riverina.