HENRY WALLACE was a member of a Scottish family that figures largely in the pages of the District history. The first of the name to make acquaintance with Manaro was Dr. Frances Lascelles Wallace, who was associated with Commissary Ryrie in the ownership of Coolringdon, some years before 1848, Dr. Wallace had married Jane, the daughter of Commissary Ryrie, who was the owner of "Arnprior," near Braidwood. Two of the Doctor's brothers, John and William, had settled at "Nithsdale," Braidwood. where Dr. Wallace died on 23rd January, 1852, at the age of 41. The two brothers named died young men, and unmarried. Dr. Wallace left a son, Stewart Ryrie Wallace, who died at the age of 24, and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth, whose granddaughter, Miss Dudley, married Mr. W. M. Ryrie, of Michelago Station. Hugh, an elder brother of Dr. Wallace, with his wife and two sons, William, born in 1836, and Henry, born in 1838, came from Dumfries in Scotland in 1841. 

Hugh Wallace settled at "Nithsdale," where his brothers were, and died there on 8th June, 1868, following upon a buggy accident. He was a member of the Legislative Council. Hugh Wallace in 1848 appears to have been the holder of Bellowra and Wanley Creek Runs, aggregating about 20,000 acres. For further information go to HUGH WALLACE

Henry, the subject of this sketch, was for a time employed as a clerk in the office of Messrs. Gilchrist, Watt & Co., but afterwards went on the land, and had Eunonyhaarena Station, Wagga Wagga. In May, 1866, Hugh Wallace purchased from William Bradley, 75,000 sheep, together with his right to the Coolringdon Run, which included Coolringdon, Dangelong and Myalla properties. His purchase was for his three sons, of whom William, the eldest. lived at Coolringdon till 1872, Henry, the second, at Dangelong, and John, born at Braidwood in 1884, at Myalla. In 1868 a severe drought occurred, and Wallace Bros. lost a very great number of their sheep. This, combined with the inroads of selectors, affected very seriously Messrs. Wallace Bros.' financial position. After the death of his father, John Wallace acquired the "Nithsdale" property. He left Manaro in 1872, and Myalla, was sold to the late Mr. Edward Pratt. John Wallace died at Wollongong in 1896. Coolringdon was sold to Mr. David Ryrie, and in April 1877, Dangelong was acquired by George King & Co. The property was held (by them for a number of years, but is now owned by Uabba Ltd. After the disposal of Dangelong, Henry Wallace removed to a holding close by, known as "Glen Wallace." There he lived quietly until December, 1921, when he left Manaro after a residence of 55 years. He ended his days at Austinmer, on 8th July, 1925, at the age of 85. He was twice married, and had a large family by his first wife, there being no issue of the second union. Of his sons, Hugh became a stock-dealer, Malcolm stayed with his father at Glen Wallace till he acquired land at Ettrick, near Kyogle, some 16 years ago. There he was joined by his sisters, and the family has since put together an improved and profitable holding. A third son, Norman, took part in the Boer War. After his return from Africa, he went to Fiji in the employ of the Colonial Sugar Co. Whilst holding a good position with this company, he died suddenly some years back.