Issue 34 of the Territory Q magazine has a fascinating story about the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line (OTL) from Adelaide to Darwin, of which celebrates its 150th year this year – the sesquicentenary. In addition, foundation mate Sally Martin again wrote a tribute about Tommy Dodd who had reputable horse riding skills.

Click here to read the article about Tommy and here to read about the OTL.

Foundation mate Ted Egan AO wrote and recorded a song about Tommy, and again kindly shared a snippet of the song here, which is featured on is I.O.U album.

If you are interested in purchasing these songs (as downloads or CDs) or related books, please visit Ted's website.

Territory Q are committed to sharing more historical stories about Newcastle Waters and updates about the Mates of the Murranji, and you can subscribe to an electronic of this magazine by clicking here.

Foundation Member Ted Egan AO was interviewed by Miranda Tetlow from ABC reflecting on his life in his 90th year.

Click here to listen to the interview.

In the latest edition of Territory Q magazine, foundation member Sally Martin writes about Edna Jessop (nee Zignebine) - an amazing female drover who unintentionally became an Australian icon in the 1950s on the Murranji Track.

Click here to read the article.

Foundation mate Ted Egan AO has written and recorded a song about Edna, simply called Edna. He has kindly shared a snippet of the song here. If you are interested in purchasing these songs (as downloads or CDs) or related books, please visit Ted's website.

Thanks to Ted Egan who shared this beautiful photo of Edna he took in Newcastle Waters in 1988.

An introduction to the Mates of the Murranji and Newcastle Waters project was published in the July Territory Q Magazine, written by foundation mate Sally Martin.

Click here to read the article.

Foundation mate, Jim Dalton, chatted to Miranda Tetlow from ABC Darwin Radio about his time at Newcastle Waters and surrounds.

Click here to listen to the interview.

Miranda Tetlow from ABC Radio Darwin interviewed Peter Jones who was born at Newcastle Waters and whose parents owned and operated ‘Jones Store’.

Click here to listen to the interview.