Everything looks so beautiful early in the morning

@37jimjam

Жыл бұрын

The best time of day to be in the trail.

My grandparents came from the UK in 1924 and went to Northcliffe as part of the group settlement number 109. They first lived in a tent in the bush and later shared a tin hut with another family with only a curtain made from bags down the middle for privacy. They were allocated land to establish a dairy farm which they had to clear with only a cross cut saw and an axe. They were also given a horse and cart. They lived in a 4 room house with no toilet or bathroom. My aunty was born there in 1926 and my mum in 1928. My grandparents worked their butts off but by 1936 they walked off the farm taking only what could fit in the cart. They'd received for the milk cheque, but after the debt they owed the Agricultural Bank of WA, for the land was taken there just wasn't sufficient money to live. My grandfather went sleeper cutting to try and help with expenses but sadly it just didn't work. Such a tough time for all and as you say a very interesting part of WA history. My nanna loved cricket but refused to follow Australia her entire life because of the lies they were told by the WA Government before coming here.

@37jimjam

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I am often amazed at the strength and resilience of those that had to clear their own land pretty much by hand back in those days. My mother’s father & uncles has to do the same thing around the Kulin area after WW1. It was a helluva tough life and I take my hat off to them all.

@jeanettekerr4677

Жыл бұрын

Wow. I love those stories. My folks too were pioneers at Munglinup. The hardships they faced, lack of any mod cons let alone a toilet. So many untold stories of those early WA years. Yet, they never complained. Oh, what a generation!

@37jimjam

Жыл бұрын

They were an incredibly stoic & resilient generation that you cannot help but admire.

Really enjoying your videos Glenn, we passed each other on the track around Mt Dale someplace. I was Northbound having started my trek from Albany in late July, so it's great to see the track in similar condition albeit a bit drier haha.

@37jimjam

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, glad you’re enjoying the videos. I must say I am glad Pingerup wasn’t as wet as when you passed through there.

@mikelancaster1114

Жыл бұрын

@@37jimjam Yes it was wet and cold but beautiful all the same.

Really enjoying the narrative you share about the towns, history and wild fires.

@37jimjam

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dee, appreciate it 🙏