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