Pat talks about her life in the Nazareth House orphange in Plymouth, Devon. Here she recalls the schooling she received, a far cry from school in 2013.
Education was important to Margaret's parents, and it was expected that both she and her eldest brother would attend university, but World War II but a stop to that. Margaret started school at the age of 5 in 1930 and shares some of her experiences in the early years of her...
Alice continues the story of her husband's life after World War II. Stan came to South Australia on the SS Goyer which brought 900 migrants to South Australia. He was transferred to the Migrant Camp at Woodside and then given work by SA Railways. With a group of 19 Polish...
Henry H Tilbrook, Jill's great-grandfather, a keen photographer, also kept notebooks on his various adventures throughout South Australia. Jill talks about one such notebook from the year 1900, which describes his journey to the South East of South Australia.
Judith remembers World, national and state events from 1956-1963 when she was aged between 10 and 17 years. Judith gathered her information from Newspapers, TV and radio.
Bill, born in 1917, shares his memories of Anzac Day over the years, and tells us what Anzac Day means to him.
Ruth remembers major events during her teen years of the 1960's - the assassination of John F Kennedy, balloted conscription in Australia for young men to fight in Vietnam War, Harold Holt's disappearance and the introduction of decimal currency into Australia in 1966 are among the events remembered.
Margaret tells us about her introduction to the WRNS in September 1943. She was initially posted to Millhill in London where she spent 6 weeks convalescing after she fell down the stairs and broke her wrist, after which she was posted to Northern Ireland.
Alice relates Stan's journey at the end of World War II. Being a displaced person in Germany he was put to work by a farmer and worked a Deutz Bulldog Tractor, an idential model of which is in the Koppio Museum Port Lincoln South Australia, imported to Australia in 1939 by...
Jill joined the Brownies when she was 9 years old and then advanced into the Girl Guide movement in 1953. She describes what she learned during her years as a member, in particular the personal development, skills and outdoor activities.
This week's topic was Sports and Hobbies and Bill shared his remembrances about sport in his life - football, swimming and, above all, sailing. This was the start of a 50 years sailing. Adelaide is a great place for sailing and Bill belonged to the South Australian Yacht Squadron.
Helen talks about her life long love of horses as her story of the topic of Sport and Hobbies.
Annette says she was never a great sports person but she did excel at swimming. As a hobby she enjoyed sewing and square dancing but writing has been with her all her life. Â Â
Alice continues her story from last week about her husband Stan and his experiences in Germany during WWII.
Margaret recall her Golden Wedding anniverary weekend in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. During the walk Margaret fell faint and Ted went for help ...... they were finally reunited in hospital early the next morning after a major search by Police and SES. A unique anniversary.
Like many Joyce was not a sporty person so here she talks about her special hobby - embroidery which helps her unwind and relax to this day.
Graham talks about his love of tennis, a sport he played for most of his life.
Lisa continues the inspiring story of her family .....
Ruth enjoyed collecting stamps and seashells as a child and also pressed flowers. She shares her experiences of playing basketball (netball) and ballet lessons.
Jills talks about participating in Sports Days at Cabra College and how she developed into a good tennis player. She also outlines her sporting interests over her life.
