Memories
- Apr- 2024 -15 April
Growing Up 100 Years Ago
Back in 1992 I received a letter from Mary “Poppy” Heiler (aka “Poppy” Warren) of Castle Hill. Some 32 years…
Read More » - Mar- 2024 -22 March
Chocolate A Rocky Road Of To Easter
Easter means a number of things to different people. Some regard the season as a significant religious occasion (which it…
Read More » - 10 March
The Media and I
A few related events occurred recently. My wife, whilst sorting through things to make room for more things (as you…
Read More » - Feb- 2024 -22 February
A Break-out Event of The Past
During a conversation recently with Castle Hill resident, Marilyn Stoneham, I was reminded of an incident I had written about…
Read More » - 9 February
Local Journalist Executed Over War Crimes
I have a habit of picking up information from various sources. Sometime in the past year, I came across a…
Read More » - Jan- 2024 -20 January
From Motor Cycles to Opera A Hard Act to Follow
At the last meeting of the Hills Friendship Club for 2023, long-time member, ninety-year-old, Lester Morris launched his book “If…
Read More » - Dec- 2023 -24 December
A Short History of Christmas Customs
As we approach Christmas Customs, thought has been given Christmases past and toys of bygone years. A suggestion from one…
Read More » - 11 December
Ladies Flying High
Recently, twenty members of the Hills Friendship Club of Castle Hill visited the new Western Sydney International Airport whilst, just…
Read More » - 3 December
A Man Name VLAD
Vladimir Tichy, a refugee from, what was then Soviet occupied Czechoslovakia, created a huge mural made of ceramic tiles which…
Read More » - Nov- 2023 -16 November
Past Remembrances
Much has been written of the heroics and bravery of people and many have been awarded medals for their deeds…
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