Good neighbours

Judith says that over the years she has been blessed to have good neighbours.  She talks about the relationships she has enjoyed with neighbours through her life.  
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Friendships through my working life

Judith talks about her various jobs in the Public Sector in Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Darwin and the friends she made.  
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My extended family

My extended family
Judith describes her extended family, it's gregarious nature and closeness over the years.    
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Xmas letter from a friend

Judith receives regular Xmas letters from one of her long standing friend in Darwin, Karen.  She shares one of her special letters.  
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Letter from a friend

Judith reads a letter she received in 2008 from her friend Colann Campbell, who lives in Trownsville Queensland, an illustrator of children's books.  
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Special teacher

Special teacher
Judith recalls her most special teacher  - Dr. Lyn Barrow from Brisbane Teachers College.  Dr. Barrow taught Psychology and she learnt many things that stood her in good stead about dealing with children.      
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Favourite Lessons at School

Favourite Lessons at School
Judith recalls her favourite lessons at School as Latin and French.  
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Modes of travel to and from School

Modes of travel to and from School
  Judith talks about the different schools she attended - Sutherland, Loftus and Griffith NSW and Nambour in Queensland.  Over her school years she walked to school, travelled by train and roder her bike.      
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The first years of my education

The first years of my education
Judith parents believed in a good education for their children.  Judith remembers at the age of 6 attending the Sutherland Infant school.  
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World, National, State events 1956-1963

World, National, State events 1956-1963
Judith remembers World, national and state events from 1956-1963 when she was aged between 10 and 17 years. Judith gathered her information from Newspapers, TV and radio.  
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Teenage Years

Teenage Years
Judith recalls her teenage years in Nambour Queensland.  
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Pre Teen Years

Judith recalls her early youth in Griffith, NSW in 1956 when her Dad was working there for CSIRO, and later in Nambour QLD.  
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Childhood Pets

Judith talks about the pets of her childhood especially a dachshund called "Houndie".  
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My Early Childhood and School Friends

My Early Childhood and School Friends
This week Judith combines two topics - her early childhood and her childhood friends in Loftus, NSW.
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My Extended Family

My Extended Family
Judith talks about her extended family beginning with her childhood and expanding outwards....until the family rings the world.
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My Brothers and Sisters

My Brothers and Sisters
Judith talks about her siblings. She begins with the story of her walking out when her mother brought home her baby brother. The fuss over the first born son annoyed her so much that she staged her first protest!
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My Parents

My Parents
Continuing the story of her family Judith talks about her parents ...............
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My Grandparents

My Grandparents
Judith tells the stories about her grandparents....
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Family Xmas Preparations and Cyclone Tracey

Family Xmas Preparations and Cyclone Tracey
Judith tells us about her family Xmas traditions that had been followed for generations.  However, in 1974, Xmas was destroyed for the residents of Darwin when Cyclone Tracey hit the town on Christmas Eve.  The terror of the Cyclone and the aftermath have left strong memories for Judith.
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Judith's first home and her family's political interests

Judith's first home and her family's political interests
Judith and Steve moved into a Housing Trust Flat in Darwin when they were first married and were plagued by cockroaches.  Judith also talks about her mother's behind the scenes work for the Australian Labour Party as well as her brother's commitment.
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