ANZAC Day 2022. Like many WWII servicemen and women, my Grandfather Frederick Leslie Robinson, was profoundly altered by his army experience. As war took its toll on his physical and mental health, his life was forever changed.
Tag Archives: Kalgoorlie
A Goldfields Trip
A trip to the Eastern Goldfields, exploring the towns of Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Gwalia and Coolgardie where my dad’s family lived, worked and became part of the community.
A Heritage More Precious Than Possessions
Feminist, suffragette, social worker and staunch Laborite.
Jean’s admirable character and strong values were passed to her children and so on. These are Jean’s life lessons I hope to also share with my own children…
The Pioneer Photographer
I will start my family history blog with the story of the “Pioneer Photographer”, my great-great grandfather, William Roy Millar. Known as Roy – and Gramp to his grandchildren (it turns out he was quite an adventurous fellow).
of dust and glare 