A Happy Ending for Emma Rachel stood in shock thinking of the ramifications of what Emma had said about making a police report and informing her husband. This was a serious accusation, and Emma had it all wrong and this could destroy the orchard and put them all out of work if an inaccurate version reached the police. How would her husband react? He’d naturally … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 5
An Unplanned Change of Residency Finally, under pressure through politicians the CSIRO got their wish, and Emma was granted a permanent residency. Emma asked permission to complete these tours with time off annually without pay to do that so her father’s money wouldn’t be wasted. She had five years now to do that and permission from Lenert to make quick trips to Germany once a … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 4
Lenert’s Secret Jealous Interest There was a pause as Ray considered his attempt to explain and make amends to Emma. Translator had let them down this time. “The translator said Blute was Tree Blossom in English I’m so sorry for upsetting you. We meant no offence.” Emma broke out in peals of laughter to the surprise of the team. “The translator is correct, but this … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 3
Introduction to a New Career Opportunity Lenert looked at Rachel and chuckled. Then turned to wave the tour driver off. “You’ve done your job well. Give my regards to Kathy when you get back and tell her I’ll see her in Brisbane next week when I go there on business. I need to know when the group of backpackers will be coming in next month … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 2
Escape to the Unknown Jon Trevally sat in the back of the truck trailer proceeding east toward the coast. Every rut in the road had him bouncing around the metal floor with nothing to sit on and he could hardly breathe with the dust being generated as the truck raced over those dirt roads, but he was happy. This had been a spur of the … Continue reading The Rescue and Remaking of Jon Travelly – Chapter 1
Kindness Repaid The senior Oliver’s fought back. He was their friend not an enemy and he’d held the farm together for them during the war doing his part to support the war effort on behalf of Australia which he now claimed as his country. The brothers were appalled, and they were beside themselves with anger when their sister unexpectedly supported her parents in the fight … Continue reading Enemy Friend – Chapter 2
Lunch With Stephanie Johann Kavel checked himself in the mirror as he entered Rydges Hotel and noted to his satisfaction he’d been quite presentable at the Lutheran Church in Darlinghurst a short travel distance away from the hotel. Proper attire for church had been instilled into him by his pious German family for his ancestors had come out of Europe to preserve their faith and … Continue reading Chance Encounter Chapter 1
Precious Memories Stanley Alan Pengelly stood on the footpath overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was a familiar sight but as his mind turned back the pages of his life he contrasted the beach at Mooloolaba with the way it was when as a boy his father would bring them to this place for their half year camping vacation. He remembered learning to water ski a … Continue reading The Singapore Connection – Chapter 1
Whether tired of loaning his beloved V8 Ford to his eldest son or perhaps because of a nod toward teenage rite of passage, my Father took me to Brisbane to look at used cars in 1955. Two years later at 18 I’d finished National Service intensives, and with civilian and army licence backing felt ready to tackle anything that moved. Eric my Dad was passionate … Continue reading My First Car
Waving bush and swaying tree Sends regards for all to see, Flying mynors in the sky Examine all as they fly by. Blue tongue lizard in the yard Pokes its tongue with no regard, Seabirds flying overhead Fly to coast for daily bread. Clouds in ever changing mode Look for place to shed their load, Sun shines eagerly on earth Coaxes flowers daily birth. Kangaroo … Continue reading Lifestyle Choice
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