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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Joyces tells us what it was like to go to three different primary schools - Peterborough, East Adelaide and Magill Schools in South Australia
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Alice grew up n Laura South Australia during the 1930's & 40s. In theis story Alice talks about what she did after school because children in those days usually had tasks to do other than homework. This photo shows Alice with her parents in 1936.
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Joyce talks about playing basketball (netball) and tennis with the school teams and her structured PE lessons at primary school.
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Jill's favourite school subjects were all activity based, where she could illustrate topics and use her practical skills. Subjects included Geography, Poetry, Bible History and Sewing.
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It seemed like this day would never come! Forever I had begged my mother to "teach me to read!" My dad would buy me 'funny books' (comic books) at the drugstore. My favorites were Donald Duck and Goofy. I also had favorite stories like Goldilocks and theThree Bears, Cinderella, and Chicken...
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Annette talks about her first job.....
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Jill talks about sports day at her primary school in Clare. Sports Days were not fun for Jill, but she participated in tunnel ball, overhead ball, flag and running races. She also played basketball and participated in dancing.
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