Just replying to your post 572 - SA
Yes it has always confused me.
Colin said - Until
four years ago Spedding, an electrician, and Margaret had lived in western NSW at Coonabarabran and Wellington. Four years ago they
moved back to the mid-north coast, where Margaret was raised. They initially bought a unit, but sold that when they took on the guardianship of Margaret’s three grandchildren, and moved into larger rented premises to accommodate the boys, who came across from Wellington.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/ne...rs-disappearance/story-e6frg6z6-1227195227854
Suspicion torments NSW community as police probe toddler’s disappearance
Yet BS said early in 2013
"I am going to be with my wife and family to help out there. I will be working there as well but be in Wellington from time to time,'' he said
"
I have enjoyed my lengthy time here and I will miss Wellington but Ian will do a great job."
https://www.wellingtontimes.com.au/story/1222981/speddos-new-owner-to-make-town-first-choice/
The way that it was being covered in the local rag it seemed as though Speddo's was a bit of an institution in the town.
imo