Heart attack at the Melbourne Airport
If you’re going to have a heart attack, the best place to have it is an airport or sports stadium in a big city. Well, that’s what I was told after I had a heart attack at the Melbourne Airport … Read More
My father’s World War II army service: Completing the puzzle
Most of what I know about my father’s World War II army service I’ve learnt since his death in 1999. My father rarely spoke about his wartime experiences. Growing up, I knew very little about what he actually did during … Read More
Four of six Lowe Family siblings fall victim to tuberculosis
In Victoria between 1907 and 1923, four, possibly five, of the six siblings of the Lowe Family died after contracting tuberculous. All were young adults, in the prime of their lives. The first, in 1907, was a female, 23. The … Read More
From Korčula my island home to the canefields of Fishery Falls
It was the beginning of October 1958. On Korčula Island the weather was cool, the sky clear and a gentle afternoon breeze was blowing. The ferry for the mainland was moored at the pier. An adventure was before us. At … Read More
A mother’s love (and a little black diary)
This story, set in World War II, is about a mother’s love for her sons. As you will discover, this love inspired the title of my website and short story blog “Love in a little black diary”. It is said … Read More
Nana in Melbourne: Joy and a joy-giver
Joy came into my life when I was three. She was so pretty – fine features, blue eyes, clear olive complexion and long dark brown hair. She was dressed beautifully, in her white voile dress with hand-embroidered bodice and Peter … Read More
