Children’s Party on P&O 20 July 1956
10 Pound Poms
My “yiayia”
I always knew that my grandparents were four amazing individuals but it wasn't until I actually asked the question of my yiayia "why did you come to Australia?" that I realised just how brave and determined they also were.
My Grandmother – My Hero
This is a brief description of my grandmother Anna's story and how she came to be an Australian.
Tim Costello
The Melbourne of my childhood was a different place. My parents, Russell and Anne, and my siblings, Janet and Peter, and I lived in the suburbs in what seemed like simpler times.
Taliesin Glenister
My father Taliesin Glenister's achievements are many and varied. He was a research and development man but was not greatly appreciated by the family because R&D didn't pay the bills.
Guide Dogs Victoria
Guide Dogs Victoria’s rich history began with a man named Dr Arnold Cook and a Labrador called Dreana.
From Russia to Love – Poppa John’s story
A journey from Russia to Australia during the 1950s - a discovery of free-for-all attitudes, warmer climate, better employment but also current prejudices, and ultimate contentment in the Antipodes.
The Duncans
Michael Duncan and Mary Bridget Allen met on the ship Jordic which left from Southampton in November 1950.