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8th March 2023
My Life Story - episode 4 - The family grows, two girls, then two boys
My Life Story - episode 4 - The family grows, two girls, then two boys
History, heritage, biography.
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The Jefferies family was quite large, with my father's seven siblings, and my mother's eleven, plus thier children. Lots of weddings and get-togethers. For my part, being the youngest of my mob, I only remember a few of these early times...
Have an awesome day! Cheers, Max.
Next Blog - episode 5 - Teen years and boyfriends, part 1
The Jefferies family was quite large, with my father's seven siblings, and my mother's eleven, plus thier children. Lots of weddings and get-togethers. For my part, being the youngest of my mob, I only remember a few of these early times...
Have an awesome day! Cheers, Max.
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Along came the first child, Beth, pictured with my mother, Irene. The year was 1942.
While the family lived a very unsophisticated life of the Aussie battler, we did have many things considered luxuries at that time, including a Brownie box camera, and could afford the film and processing. This meant that we have a reasonable photo record going back many years. My father's work in the sawmilling industry was considered an 'essential service', so he was not required to join the armed services.
While the family lived a very unsophisticated life of the Aussie battler, we did have many things considered luxuries at that time, including a Brownie box camera, and could afford the film and processing. This meant that we have a reasonable photo record going back many years. My father's work in the sawmilling industry was considered an 'essential service', so he was not required to join the armed services.
During the war years of 1942 in Western Australia, life was marked by hardship and uncertainty. The threat of Japanese invasion loomed large, leading to strict rationing of food and supplies.
The government enforced blackout regulations to prevent enemy planes from spotting the coast. Many men were called to serve in the armed forces, leaving behind their families to struggle on their own.
Women took on new roles in factories and farms, contributing to the war effort. Despite these challenges, the people of Western Australia showed resilience and determination, pulling together to support each other and fight for their country.
The government enforced blackout regulations to prevent enemy planes from spotting the coast. Many men were called to serve in the armed forces, leaving behind their families to struggle on their own.
Women took on new roles in factories and farms, contributing to the war effort. Despite these challenges, the people of Western Australia showed resilience and determination, pulling together to support each other and fight for their country.
My grandmother, Sarah, with Beth, in her house in West Midland.
My sister, Beth, at grandma's house.
Irene on our back lawn, with the car garage built with home made cement bricks.
Elvie was the next child added to the family. Beth and Elvie pictured.
Elvie.
Elvie and Beth. Yes, it is a Golliwog.
Our cousin, Maureen, standing at the back, with Beth and Elvie at Grandma Sarah's house.
My father also worked in the Midland Railway Workshop during the war years, though I do not know the details. The Midland Railway Workshops played a crucial role during the war years in Western Australia.
The workshops were responsible for repairing and maintaining locomotives, rolling stock, and other equipment crucial for transportation of troops and supplies. The workshops employed thousands of workers, including many women who stepped into traditionally male-dominated roles. The workers faced challenges such as material shortages and increased demand for repairs, but their hard work helped to keep the trains running and played a key role in supporting the war effort in the region.
Elvie.
Elvie (5th at back) and my brother Graeme (holding the sign) in the Bassendean Primary School photo of the whole school.
Elvie and Beth.
I arrived in 1951 (Max). My mum and I in front of London Court off Hay Street, Perth, around 1952.
My mother, Irene, on the front verandah of the sawmill house.
Beth.
Max.
The four kids: Beth, Elvie, Graeme and me, the baby of the family.
My father, Gordon, and me at a family function.
Us kids playing on the back lawn of our house. You can see where the logs were dropped in front of the saw mill, the other side of the fence. The name of the mill was the "Mile End Saw Milling Co.".
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