tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post1568811846296687780..comments2024-01-27T21:24:29.597+11:00Comments on Strong Foundations: Sepia Saturday 172 - Family and FriendsSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-53063112309783677642013-04-15T22:38:31.166+10:002013-04-15T22:38:31.166+10:00Thanks Brett. Although they are dressed differentl...Thanks Brett. Although they are dressed differently than we would now, I can't help but note the shoes. I wear similar shoes today to those my grandmother wore over 80 years ago!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-62429227419205551902013-04-15T21:04:16.056+10:002013-04-15T21:04:16.056+10:00It's a photo full of fun, and a great image to...It's a photo full of fun, and a great image to have as part of your family collection.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-64225546529008603602013-04-14T13:45:27.225+10:002013-04-14T13:45:27.225+10:00From letters that I have, my grandfather was away ...From letters that I have, my grandfather was away working most of 1931 (getting work on farms where he could and to save for their future) but came back to Nhill on weekends to see my grandmother when he could. From what I gather, Gran would not have been allowed out with him alone.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-63866173318638229622013-04-14T13:40:41.259+10:002013-04-14T13:40:41.259+10:00I couldn't find anything about the Mill Trough...I couldn't find anything about the Mill Trough but as there was a big flour mill at Nhill, it would have been taken near it. I wonder whether they had been to a picture or were just hanging around?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-35939459264241950682013-04-14T13:38:16.132+10:002013-04-14T13:38:16.132+10:00Thank you Maureen. Yes, I am very lucky that my g...Thank you Maureen. Yes, I am very lucky that my grandmother was so keen on photography and seemed to take her box brownie camera everywhere.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-2212945826589525852013-04-14T13:37:32.778+10:002013-04-14T13:37:32.778+10:00They certainly dress differently to those in their...They certainly dress differently to those in their early twenties today!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-3926817201759687322013-04-14T13:36:36.651+10:002013-04-14T13:36:36.651+10:00Was it flirting?Was it flirting?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-54094616435382315052013-04-14T13:33:59.255+10:002013-04-14T13:33:59.255+10:00Although the quality of the photo is not very good...Although the quality of the photo is not very good, I love that my grandmother looks so happy and relaxed.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-25972308141510839252013-04-14T11:39:20.521+10:002013-04-14T11:39:20.521+10:00What a fun photo. The 1930s were tough so it's...What a fun photo. The 1930s were tough so it's good to see them enjoying themselves.Boobookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01395043246338753023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-52848912817711115312013-04-14T04:09:26.047+10:002013-04-14T04:09:26.047+10:00A fun photograph! They all look happy indeed.A fun photograph! They all look happy indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-46237180559459734472013-04-13T20:24:25.847+10:002013-04-13T20:24:25.847+10:00Another great family photo Sharon. You are fortuna...Another great family photo Sharon. You are fortunate to have so many. They do look very happy!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16391529594409035267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-61939938799164866132013-04-13T09:26:03.609+10:002013-04-13T09:26:03.609+10:00I couldn't really see their expressions well. ...I couldn't really see their expressions well. My first impression was women dressed up like men.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-34374849690074865522013-04-13T02:05:48.842+10:002013-04-13T02:05:48.842+10:00Though his coat looked a bit short. I did that onc...Though his coat looked a bit short. I did that once when I left school, had to borrow a girls blazer and my arms looked like your granddad didBilly Blue Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053172567806569702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-48277271133346064462013-04-13T01:38:56.758+10:002013-04-13T01:38:56.758+10:00Oh yes, so shyly, and I remember doing the same co...Oh yes, so shyly, and I remember doing the same coat exchange with my new love as well- a grand photo this is, and you can just tell it was a happy time for this group of friends, and soon to be spouses!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-8617462944085057682013-04-13T00:47:21.135+10:002013-04-13T00:47:21.135+10:00Lloyd and Eva are brother and sister. Em & Myt...Lloyd and Eva are brother and sister. Em & Mytle are their cousins (they are not sisters).<br /><br />My grandfather is about to join the family!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-90691007813123694022013-04-13T00:44:57.086+10:002013-04-13T00:44:57.086+10:00Thank you Kristin.
My grandfather has a little sm...Thank you Kristin.<br /><br />My grandfather has a little smirk on his face too. Notice the large farmer hands.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-22614886535996662032013-04-12T23:58:48.800+10:002013-04-12T23:58:48.800+10:00They certainly appear to be a relaxed group of you...They certainly appear to be a relaxed group of young people who are happy in each other's company. Your grandfather borrowing her bag and coat was probably enough of a joke to raise that smile.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-21261514243696116402013-04-12T23:58:04.690+10:002013-04-12T23:58:04.690+10:00I first noticed your grandfather and wondered at a...I first noticed your grandfather and wondered at a man with a coat like that and a purse. I didn't so much notice your grandmother's coat. She does look relaxed and happy! This is a perfect match for this weeks theme.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.com