O is for OCCUPATIONS

Farming is the most popular occupation for my ancestors, followed by mining.

Of all of the above occupations, only five were completed by females.  Can you guess which ones?

It is interesting to note that very few of my ancestors have been white collar workers.  

I would certainly like to have some tailors, shoemakers or cordwainers in the family now.........it would save me a fortune.

A reference for my Grandfather
Notice the Phone Number: 34

My Grandfather, Allan Scott, at work as a farm labourer

My grandmother wrote "During the Depression Allan worked with 2 bachelor brothers, Jeff and Ralph Creek for his keep and when things came good they paid him 10/- ($1) for each week, which was good pay for those times.  They didn’t have to, but that was the sort of men they were".

How wages change!  In 1974, my father was paid $7,591pa for his first appointment as a bank manager, which was considered a very good wage for the time.

My Great Grandfather, William Scott (on the far left) at work as the Supervisor of Road Works

My Great Grandmother, Nurse Edith Geyer

1928
My Grand Uncle Lloyd and Great Grandfather James Pilgrim at work on the farm drenching sheep.

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