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Judith Black

My favourite subject at School

Judith discusses her shool years at Sutherland, Loftus and Griffith Primary Schools (all in New South Wales Australia) and Nambour High School in Queensland Australia.  Judith tells us that she enjoyed all of her subjects, particularly English, Geography, Australian History and in her later years Mathematics and Latin.
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Dick Pellek

We Built It....We The People

We Built It....We The People
On the road…again! Afghanistan to Zambia Chronicles of a Footloose Forester By Dick Pellek   We Built It…..We The People It’s regrettable that politics has to be so partisan. On the one hand, the concept of partisanship is the engine that drives the development of political platforms by which voters can...
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Jill Sayner

The role of the union in my career as a Toy Librarian and Kindergarten Teacher

The role of the union in my career as a Toy Librarian and Kindergarten Teacher
Jill first joined a Union in 1977 when she became a Toy Librarian.  The Union was the SA Institute of Teachers. As the role of Toy Librarian was a new one, Jill became involved in establishing a workplace Award for Toy Librarians. She later was able to study to become a...
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Dick Pellek

Remembering The Rutgers Tomatoes

Remembering The Rutgers Tomatoes
On the road… again! Afghanistan to Zambia Chronicles of a Footloose Forester By Dick Pellek   Remembering The Rutgers Tomatoes Thu’s mom, the original Bengal Tiger whose name was Trang Thi Dao, came north with us for the summer in New Jersey, while Footloose Forester visited with his parents and worked...
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Salem Utah Heritage

J. Reed and Lucy Taylor Cornaby

J. Reed and Lucy Taylor Cornaby
J. Reed and Lucy Cornaby have been married for 65 years and have lived in Salem for 32 years (Lucy Taylor was born and raised here.)  They have 7 children, 30 grandchildren and 60 great grandchildren. They have found Salem to be a very sociable and understanding place to live because...
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Salem Utah Heritage

Clark and Donna Nelson

This month we are spotlighting someone who was born in Salem and has never left--Clark and Donna Nelson.  Clark was born 86 years ago just one house away from where he now lives.  Over the years, he has been a farmer, cattleman, businessman, and, of necessity, jack of all rtades to...
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Salem Utah Heritage

Bill and Ramona Rust

Bill & Ramona Rust live at the top of what was known as "Rust's Hill."  Those of you lucky enough to have lived in Salem in the 40's and 50's would remember that was where you went to sleigh ride. Bill and Ramona became high school sweethearts and through the years...
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Salem Utah Heritage

Lew and Evelyn Christensen

Lew and Evelyn Christensen
Lew and Evelyn Christensen were both born and raised in Salem.  They raised 5 boys all who still live close by.  They have 20 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  While Lew was growing up in Salem, he knew everyone's name and if they had a dog, he knew its name also. ...
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Salem Utah Heritage

Beverly and Don Davis

Beverly Davis has lived in Salem for 67 years.  Shortly after her marriage to Don Davis, he was drafted into the Navy during WWII.  After his return, they purchased a home "in the best location in Salem." It was across from the store and post office, 1 block from the church...
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Salem Utah Heritage

Thumbnail History of Salem, Utah

Originally settled as "Pond Town" in 1851, the name was changed to "Salem" after Lyman Curtis' birthplace--Salem, Massachusetts: "City of Peace" in 1865.

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Alice Domagalski

A Life Changing Experience

A Life Changing Experience
Alice talks about her time at the Kate Cocks Babies Home in Adelaide where she worked as a Nurses aid. For Alice this was a major life experience.
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Dick Pellek

The Wild Horses Of Assateague Island

The Wild Horses Of Assateague Island
On the road…again! Afghanistan to Zambia Chronicles of a Footloose Forester By Dick Pellek   The Wild Horses Of Assateague Island    They have been living near the beach for the last 300 years, so the wild horses of Assateague Island in Maryland and Virginia probably resent the hundreds of bathers,...
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Ruth Henderson

My first job in the late 1960's

Ruth tells us about her first job with the Olumpic Tyre and Rubbger Co. at the top of Anzac Highway in Adelaide. She travelled to work by bus which was 3/4 hour journey. She was hired as a mail clerk and was required to sort mail into pigeon holes, frank the...
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Jill Sayner

My first job as a Pharmacy Assistant

My first job as a Pharmacy Assistant
Jill talks about going back to Clare, South Australia, after her education in Adelaide and working in her first job as a Pharmacy Assistant for 2 years.  She then moved back to Adelaide and worked as a Clerical Assistant with Clarksons.
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Margaret Crowe

Volunteering as a WREN

Volunteering as a WREN
Margaret talks about joining the Wren's, her initial training period and her posting to the small village of Eglington.  She was a Signal Messenger, delivering messages by car and bike.  Her most memorable delivery was to a young man who at the end of the shift refused to sign for the...
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Dick Pellek

Of Sausages And Snails And Smoked Squid

Of Sausages And Snails And Smoked Squid
On the road…again! Afghanistan to Zambia Chronicles of a Footloose Forester By Dick Pellek   Of Sausages and Snails and Smoked Squids   What we remember from the past as the best pizza; the best sub sandwiches; the best southern fried chicken; or any other dish we remember--is part of the...
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Judith Black

School Days in Loftus NSW and sailing in Queensland

Judith talks about her fun days living at Loftus NSW and exploring the bush.  Judith moved to live in Queensland when she was a little older and she tells us about sailing and helping to build a yacht.
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Jill Sayner

My life interests

Jill  talks about the many interests she has enjoyed over her life.  First and foremost are her husband, four children and grandchildren, Other interests include, reading, jigsaw puzzles and her travels to Hong Kong, China, USA and Thailand and other interesting places.   Jill also tells us about the significant work...
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Joyce Pounsett

My best subject at school

Joyce talks about her favourite school subect, English, and shares her passion for the English language.
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Alice Domagalski

A Major Life Event: Writing became a passion

A Major Life Event: Writing became a passion
Living in the country one had to make one's own entertainment. In this episode ALice talks about how writing became more than a hobby to her.
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