# Alstonville, New South Wales

Town in the Northern Rivers region where [Teena Whillas](/people/christine-frances-whillas-b1947) and John settled and ran a newsagency.

## Connection to the family

- Teena recalled that she “fell in love with Alstonville” and that she and John ran their newsagency there for about 25 years, selling it in 2004. See the [2000s timeline](/timeline/2000s) and [interview](/documents/interview-teena-mclean-2026).
- The interview does not give a precise date for their move to Alstonville or the start of the business.

## Sources

- [Interview with Teena McLean, interviewed by Erika Whillas, 16 Aug 2026](/documents/interview-teena-mclean-2026).