Mum hangs up our washing outside our Nissen hut at the Wacol Hostel in 1965.
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A good impression Originally uploaded by MagicTyger It looks like Dad made a great impression on the interviewer. “Recommendation: A” “Medical Arranged” “Excellent fellow (Scotch origin) with wife and children to match. Suitable for A/P under C/N. Conditions explained”. … Continue reading A good impression 
The First Step Originally uploaded by MagicTyger The greatest journey starts with a step. This is the form that Mum and Dad completed in order to apply to come to Australia in February 1963. They were 22 years old at the time. I wasn’t even a year old, and … Continue reading The First Step Here is a partial list of Ships that brought immigrants to Australia between 1950 and 1971. This list is not complete. If you have any additions, or better links, please let me know. Achille LauroAkaroaAngelina LauroArcadiaAsturias (2)AureliaAustralis 
Click on any of the thumbnails to see a larger picture. After spending ten days at Yungaba, … Continue reading The Wacol Migrant Hostel 
Yungaba May 1965 Originally uploaded by MagicTyger This is Sylvia (Mum), Karen and Neil (me) in the garden at Yungaba not long after we disembarked from Ellinis. Mum’s seven months pregnant here, with Kevin. It was around this time that Karen and I caught chicken pox. As a 23 year … Continue reading Yungaba May 1965 
Clowning Around at Dinner Time Originally uploaded by MagicTyger Ellinis 1965. Mum says it’s no wonder some people are terrified of clowns these days! Karen, sitting on Sylvia’s (mum’s) lap doesn’t seem too impressed. 
Acropolis 1965 Originally uploaded by MagicTyger Early April 1965. Sylvia (Mum), Bruce (Dad), Karen and Neil (me). Ellinis stopped in Piraeus, Greece on her way from Southampton to Brisbane. Dad took his young family to see the ancient Greek ruins. Mum writes: We stopped at a few Ports. Piraeus, we … Continue reading Acropolis 1965 
Aboard Ellinis, 1965 Originally uploaded by MagicTyger Neil (me) and Karen (in the pram). I don’t know who that is pushing the pram. Mum tells me that most days aboard Ellinis, she didn’t have much to do except walk Karen and me around the decks. She was 6 months pregnant. … Continue reading Aboard Ellinis, 1965 
Departure Day Originally uploaded by MagicTyger 58 Mount Road, Bexleyheath, on 29 March 1965. The day we left the UK for Australia. Left to right:Bruce Ennis (Dad), Sylvia (Mum), Karen and Neil (me). Harold and Anna (Grandpa and Gran) in the background. Mum’s pregnant with Kevin. One can only imagine … Continue reading Departure Day |
 
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