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The state of our world demands our attention. The effects of climate change are with us. The threat of nuclear catastrophe is ever-present. The number of us sharing our planet’s surface has increased threefold during the last seventy-five years and now tests our planet’s capacity to sustain us all. Biological diversity has long been in decline and its decline continues. The source of all these problems and more is plain for all to see — human activity.But why have we humans brought these problems on ourselves and on all life? This book attempts to find answers to that question and...

Grace Pemberton’s great great grandchildren are again involved in another war, the Vietnam War. Toby, Lucy and William, great granddaughter Grace and husband Joe’s children become involved as a doctor, nurse and soldier. Toby and Lucy work together to put the wounded Aussie soldiers back together again. Grace is devastated as youngest son William enlists with encouragement from his father Joe who is still in the Army teaching recruits how to use artillery. It is indeed a proud father that sends his sons and daughter off to Vietnam. Grace is not thrilled.Another great grandchild Ben, father Luke who had fought...

Grace, the great granddaughter of Grace Pemberton is devastated when her husband Joe enlists in World War 11 along with other young men in the family. How proud would the grand matriarch be of the fighting spirit of Michael, Rebecca’s son who joined the RAAF and fought in the Battle of Britain along side Jeremy, his younger cousin. James and Luke join the navy and served for the duration of the war.                Tragically Steve, brother of younger Grace is killed at Tobruk, saving Joe’s life. The fighting of our Australian soldiers transfers to New Guinea and Joe finds himself...

Since 2020 dawned it has been a very trying and difficult time for most people as we have all grappled with the far-reaching implications arising from the global Covid-19 pandemic. The author has penned a colourful collection of his experiences, drawing on many years of raising a family and participating in his communities, and working life in senior management positions while also travelling the world. The time has come for us to lighten up and seek the freedom and joy that is derived from just having a good laugh. It’s always less dangerous and a lot more fun if it’s...

This book aims to challenge the reader to reflect upon their very personal journey toward Eternity. The premise is that, whether we make a definite decision now or later in life, if time allows, each of us has to make that decision, whether we wish to or not. There is no avoiding our final appointment with destiny.  Each must face it. As the author now reaches his retirement years, time is slipping by with ever-increasing rapidity. He is regularly challenged to think about his own mortality, what constitutes a good life and finishing well and what it means to leave...

The personal diary of George Martin Farrow’s World War I experiences survived to become a treasured possession of his wife and two daughters. It is now held in the War Memorial, Canberra. Jan Worthington transcribed the diary and carried out further research with the help of George’s daughter Ruth Hill. Dorothy Gillespie, nee Farrow, contributed many of the photos.This is the story of a man who, despite his physical disabilities, worked tirelessly for the benefit of his fellow man, especially the disabled. He was a founder of the Limbless Soldier’s Association of New South Wales, the Legacy Club of Australia...

After a career in various professional and senior management roles within a large international IT company and having enjoyed a life, thus far, full of rich personal experiences, crossing paths with some fascinating people, the author decided to publish a small collection of his own speeches, articles, incidental writings and other “blatherings” along the way. The intention of this book is to provide the reader with examples of the author’s humour, taking the form of a variety of speeches in many differing venues, to a wide selection of different audiences. Hopefully, the reader will enjoy a snicker or two. Also...

Life Interrupted is an autobiographical story written by Zbigniew Frederick Korb. It is a good illustration of how outside forces, over which we have absolutely no control, shape our lives. The book describes his life when he was a 9 yr old boy during the Russian Revolution living on his Father’ property near the town of Bar in what is now Ukraine. At the end of First World War the family settled in newly independent Poland. He describes his years at school, then college in Warsaw, work as a teacher, further study and marriage. At the outbreak of the Second...

Arthur McKenzie now lives at the War Vets in Narrabeen. He has been there for the last four years having lost the love of his life, Joy, to cancer six years ago. With the help of his daughter Sharon he found this haven for the over 55’s and hasn’t looked back since. Life took on a new hue. Busy in his workshop along aside his friend Keith he made himself useful again. His life changed once more after meeting Pam and their relationship enhanced both their lives. Being an author Pam suggested Arthur might like to tell his story for...

“I must change today for tomorrow I will die.” (from Michael’s speech at his 21st birthday party 2002). These words reveal the awareness of a young man assessing his childhood and youth, and preparing for his adulthood.Leaving family and schoolfriends in Australia, within a year he was to be married in USA, returning only once to attend his father’s funeral in 2010.Caring for his wife, and in due course his two sons, Michael sought to learn and provide diligently to the best of his ability. Changing from his lifelong passion for computer work, he retrained as a Registered Nurse desiring...

The History of Glenhaven Green.Looking for a special place for retirement living? Then the Village of Glenhaven Green will satisfy the above criteria to the full!Marking the tenth year anniversary in 2018, this book records the establishment and growth of a community of like-minded people in the leafy suburb of Glenhaven, with delightful views of bush and mountains.Provided by the vision and development of Anglicare (previously Anglican Retirement Villages), a variety of dwelling styles cater for seniors within a caring Christian environment.Read here about the construction, staff participation, residents’ own stories, plenty of photos depicting a wide range of activities...

It is sixteen years since Pam wrote her autobiography From Ochre to Azure Blue, telling about the first part of her life. She began writing in a diary in 2006 after her mother became ill and given a feeding tube, in a nursing home. To balance her sadness, she began minding her eight-month-old granddaughter, Sofia who brought so much joy into her life. To compound her unhappiness, her husband Garnet died in 2007, followed by her mother six months later. Pam continued her diary, putting down her innermost thoughts and it became cathartic for her.Sofia was the light of her...

The essence of a nation's history is "the chronicle of lives and deeds of those who conferred honour and dignity upon society". When Mary Pitt and five of her children set foot on the soil of New South Wales, a distant penal colony, they could hardly foresee the remarkable role they and their descendants would play in the history of a new country. Painstakingly researched from thousands of archive records and publications from 1801 to the early 1900s, their lives and deeds are presented in this awe-inspiring book. Although dry and unpolished, it is enriched with the history and culture...

Specialist Outback safari coach operator Bill Hand shares stories of the years he and his wife Doreen ran Sundowner Coach Tours.From the early 1960s through to their retirement in 1994 they saw many changes, and Bill was constantly improving and testing equipment on the coach so it was a “one off ” and “go anywhere” vehicle. They looked for exciting challenges and attracted a loyal following of regular passengers.Many of their adventures could not be duplicated today due to bitumen roads, fences, permits and numerous regulations and restrictions which were necessary with the mounting number of travellers.They feel they were...

In 1950, my grandparents, Frieda and Stephen Chambers, retired to Makaria, their new home built at Ferny Creek in the Dandenong Ranges. Both avid gardeners, they were attracted to the potential of this fertile bush environment shadowed by the towering trees of the bordering Sherbrooke Forest.With their capacious vision, enthusiasm and sheer determination, the house and garden evolved as a labour of deep love and a persuasive inspiration for all who were to visit – especially their six grandchildren. This was a magical place – a place full of vibrant connection and close involvement with the surrounding flora and fauna,...

Colin Bellamy decided to write his early adventures about 12 years ago after being diagnosed with Parkinsons. It gave him focus and filled in time as he battled this disease. As well, his beautiful wife Dorothy had been diagnosed with Alzheimers, a double blow to the family. With great strength and support from his grown-up children, Col faced his future with uncertainty. Now that his wife has passed away, writing this story has given him purpose. A dream fulfilled. His story takes you back to childhood and venturing overseas in  your early twenties. Col’s experiences, told with love and humour,...

“Bono the Cheeky Cocky is a project I have been wanting to complete for many years. While it is, of course, a work of fiction, some of the story lines are based loosely around actual events. It’s been a lot of fun putting it together and reminiscing over some of the tales I have used to settle our young children when they were restless in the wee small hours. I hope you enjoy these modest ramblings as much as I have in creating them.” BPW

by Chifley College * Dharug is one of the names given to the Sydney language and is the name commonly used to denote the language that was spoken in inland Sydney. Information about the language/s of the Sydney region is mostly limited to historical sources because of the particularly severe disruption of the Aboriginal population of the Sydney region since 1788.

Grace Pemberton is loved by two men, one her husband Charles and the other Ralph Cooper, her husband’s business partner. As a young married woman with two small children Grace is convinced to come to old Sydney Town in the year 1857 on the clipper, the Catherine Adamson. Good fortune shines down on them as Grace’s family is spared the disaster that beset the ship entering Sydney Harbour with more than half the lives lost.Grace is then pursued by Ralph as he has fallen hopelessly in love with her. She does everything to quell his ardour. Ralph is in a...

A Story of Persistence!