Reflecting on friends past and present

Graham reflects upon the friends he has had in his life...  
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My First Job

My First Job
Graham recalls his first part time job in December 1954 at the soon to be opened Blueline Drive In in Adelaide...
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Leaving school and joining the workforce

Graham continues his recollection of his schooldays and afterwards. In this story he tals about leaving school and joining the work force.  
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Adelaide Technical High School

Adelaide Technical High School
Graham went to Adelaide Technical High School and he recalls just how hard he worked and how good the school was..  
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Travelling to and from school

Graham recalls travelling to and from school in Adelaide, South Australia.
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Parents view of education and first days at school

Graham talks about his parents philosophy of education for their children and describes his keenness to start school.  
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Tennis - My Favourite Sport

Graham talks about his love of tennis, a sport he played for most of his life.  
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Teenage Fashions

Teenage Fashions
Graham recalls the battles with his father over what a well dressed teenager in the 1950's should be wearing. This is well worth the listening....
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Adolesence

Adolesence
Graham recalls growing up in Adelaide in the 1950's.
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Friday Night was Bath Night

Friday Night was Bath Night
This week's topic is Childhood Routines and Graham, like many others, chose to focus on bathtime which was usually a weekly occurence.
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Friends and Schoolmates

Friends and Schoolmates
Growing up in the 1940's meant that your friends came from your street and you played outdoors with them. In this story Graham recalls his friebds and the games they played as children.  
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My Early Childhood

My Early Childhood
Graham was born in October 1939 and here he recalls his early childhood and schooling in Adelaide, South Australia.
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My Extended Family

My Extended Family
Graham tells the Life Story Circle about his extended family - on both sides...
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My Siblings

My Siblings
Graham recalls elder sister Joy who baked great rock buns and looked after her younger brother.
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My Parents

My Parents
Growing up in Adelaide in the 1940's and 50's was an interesting time for Graham. Here he talks about his parents.
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My Grandparents

My Grandparents
Graham talks about his grandparents in Adelaide, South Australia.
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