Pat Ritter

Every adversity carries with it the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.? Napoleon Hill ?Courage, determination, independence are some of the words to describe George Burtenshaw. His passing, aged one hundred and two years and a half truly showed inspiration with such self-determination, willpower and a 'what he wanted attitude' combined with a deep love for his huge family. Born in 1911 at Newport Wales at seven years old his home destroyed...

Bundy Quicksilver received two medals from the Commissioner of Police twenty years after he retired. He wrote a letter to show his appreciation; and received a telephone call from the Commissioner wanting him to visit his office. Upon his visit, the Commissioner offered Bundy a proposal which he couldn't refuse. The Commissioner's proposition was Bundy work with Detective Superintendent Kathleen Emerson on an investigation. A twelve year old child...

Click Go the Shears" is a traditional Australian folk song. The song details a day's work for a sheep shearer in the days before machine shears. The enduring popularity of this song reflects the traditional role that the wool industry has played in Australian life. The song describes the various roles in the shearing shed, including the "ringer", the "boss of the board", the "colonial experience man" and the "tar boy". After the day's shearing, the...

Droving in outback Queensland was a roaring trade in the late 1940's and 50's. Australia lived off the sheep's back with wool being one pound sterling for one pound of wool. Everyone had money. Sheep and cattle needed to be taken from place to place. It was common to see at least six droving camps taking sheep or cattle across the outback of south-west Queensland from property to property. This book is about the life of Harry Williams, who wanted...