I Remember When Growing up in Taranaki in the 1960s

I Remember When Growing up in Taranaki in the 1960s Kathryn Williams April 2016 Waiting for the book in the post was too much, after reading of the launch in Hawera, and seeing photos on Facebook. Having finished reading it over two evenings, it was worth the wait. Despite being four years older, the stories and memories invoked strong memories, as my two brothers were younger, and their school mates featured in the book. Who knew Mr Sole, the coal man who delivered his bags of coal down to the back of our house, also had to bag the coal down at the railway station, not many yards from our home. Who knew that the boys featured, had mischievous lives outside of school. Each chapter created memories of the people who filled our lives, at school, and in the community. Arthur Fryer, our Intermediate teacher, writing of life in Hawera for teachers. Certainly something we were unaware of, in our pre-teen years. Memories of Somerset House, opposite our home; the Repertory Society shows that we went to; teacher’s names; games played at school; fish and chip nights; introduction of T V. School friends lives that did not reflect mine. Thanks to the writer for the memories from Sunday school, primary, intermediate and High School. And for a sleepless night, remembering my childhood – similar – but mostly unlike mine. So sorry I was on the first bus out of town, once HHS was finished with. Check out Face Book I Remember When - Growing up in the 60's in Taranaki