My grandparents, Robert Dinsdale and Elsie (nee Mould) came to Australia in 1926 with their sons William (my Dad) and Robert. They lived in Jumbuck for a while and then moved to Yallourn. Robert Snr had been a miner in Yorkshire, but left due to a lung condition. They lived at 38 Latrobe Avenue according to the Electoral Roll. The earliest one I have with that address is 1931. I remember Dad saying that Elsie used to work as a cleaner at the school, but I have only seen her as "home duties" on the electoral rolls.
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Published on 04/04/2011 in Photo
Peters dog, Candy, Bob Peters and Atti Kovacs, obscured
Late one Saturday afternoon in about 1970, an intense storm passed over Yallourn. The ovals flooded and remained wet through the following day.
Published on 04/04/2011 in Photo
Bob Peters, Atti Kovacs and dog, Candy Peters on dry land near #1 Oval.
At about 5:00pm on the Saturday, the heavens suddenly opened, pouring torrential rain across Yallourn.. The ovals flooded rapidly, restricting access from the hospital back into Yallourn necessitating a diversion via Hernes Oak. The water remained over #1 oval through the Sunday, but cleared rapidly therafter
Published on 04/04/2011 in Photo
First occupants in Boola Cres. House was relocated to Newborough.
Immediate Neighbours: Alan & Eula Hawkins; Stan & Edna Walker Nearby Neighbours: Harold & Kit Park, Hugh & Dorothy Esler
Published on 04/04/2011 in Photo
First occupants in Boola Cres. House was relocated to Newborough.
Immediate Neighbours: Alan & Eula Hawkins; Stan & Edna Walker Nearby Neighbours: Harold & Kit Park, Hugh & Dorothy Esler
Published on 04/04/2011 in Photo
Staff at Yallourn General Store, before it was Rockman's.
Back Row: ? , ? , ? , ? , Robert Kerr, ? , ? Middle Row: ? , ? , ? , ? , ? , Vern Arnol Front Row: ? , ? , ?
Published on 01/04/2011 in Photo
This is a copy of what is a sketch plan of 30 Southway from the estate of the late Lloyd Brewer, grandson of WH Brewer. The original was kindly supplied by Lloyd's wife Anne to myself and Julie Rodski (great granddaughter) on a recent visit to her. We are related to "Dad" through his daughter
Published on 01/04/2011 in Tenancy
Outside laundry; the kids playing in snow on the front lawn; our pet shetland sheepdog being killed by Mr Oliver's greyhounds.
Immediate Neighbours: 10 - Mrs Troke Nearby Neighbours: Over the road - John & Gonnie Shankland
Published on 30/03/2011 in Photo
George Bates and Charles Trethowan surrounded by a number of attractive 'old girls'.
Published on 30/03/2011 in Photo
L-R: Mavis Webb, Lucy Crowe, Myrtle Hattam, Charles Trethowan, Val Kerr & Nell Wynd
