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2023 is the year I follow my intuition. Initially, this started with regard to stories. When I came across a little-known Sydney story, I decided to follow it. As I researched, the familiar feeling of anticipation washed over me. It was a story I had to write. I decided The…
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The Floods of 1862
The summer months are gone, but as yet we have not had rain. People are now anxiously looking for showers to restore the face of…
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Ernest Cavill Visits Geraldton
On 5 December 1895, Ernest Cavill, the champion swimmer of Australia, arrived in Western Australia from Sydney. Before sailing to England to challenge Joseph Nuttall…
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The Dangers of Fruit Peel
If by a practice, always blamed, Of dropping orange peel, unclaimed, We find that we are badly lamed – We shall have to make other…
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A Seaside Holiday in Geraldton
In April 1933, Leonard Hood, secretary of the Parents’ and Citizens’ Association at Meekatharra, wrote to the Geraldton Municipal Council expressing a desire to arrange…
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