The 1950s

Growing up under the benign care of Mr Menzies.

1959

I bought my first camera (for £1 15s 9d) and took pictures of vintage cars.

1958

I learned beekeeping at school.

1957

My family moved to a new house, designed by my father. I moved to the local one-teacher school. My sister Fiona was born.

1956

I got into trouble, ’cause I didn’t learn my spelling.

1955

Grade 1, Junction Park State School.

1954

My older brother Ian was killed on the road. My father went to hospital for a year with tuberculosis. Our house was sold. My mother and I lived under my grandparents’ house. Not a good year.

1953

I don’t remember.

1952

I don’t remember.

1951

I don’t remember.

1950

I don’t remember.

1949