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3rd from the negative. The eight story steel framework above Sydney Amatuers stood, like this, exposed to the seasons for well over a year. A couple of developers went under and it…
Johnstone + Whiting
My grandfather Lionel Whiting went into business with his father-in-law and brother-in-law. Here is the business card for Johnstone + Whiting!
Marie & Harold Baker
In their twilight years Nan and Pop traveled on a P&O cruise each year. By that time Pop had learned to dance to the tune of our Nan who by this stage…
Roxane McDonald & Annie Teo
Mum’s friend Lizzie Teo came to live in the top floor attic of our house with her two babies Charlie and Annie. Mum loved playing with Annie who was a dainty little…
Mosman Wharf Ice blocks
It was a special treat to walk down to the little shop on Mosman Wharf for ice blocks.
Christmas Play
A play at Sacred Heart Convent primary school. Recalling a distant memory my mate, Lindy OGrady played the King and the little kid in the back row looking over the Kings shoulder…
Mosman Bay
This old photograph (obviously a professional shot) shows a greater expanse of Mosman Bay as the ferry heads on its way to Circular Quay.
Mosman Bay 1900
The Old Mistress Ferry with our house to the left was taken in 1900. The picture was published on page 179 of Gregorys ‘SYDNEY SIDE’ by Richard Whitaker. © Universal Press Pty.…
School days
Sacred Heart Mosman class of 1956. I am front row second from the left.
Rose Crescent
It was a romantic rambling old house, with so many stories – sadly after it was sold around 1965 it was lost to a ruthless bulldozer. Memories are timeless.