Kelvin Smibert

Broschiertes Buch

Clara May

A legacy forged through adversary

Beschreibung

Clara May is the legacy created by the determination of two people trying to create a life and family for themselves in a new country. Far from the support of their families and in a world so different from the lives they knew, the Stuart's faced the challenges of pioneering Australia. Set in the early 19th Century the story begins with the young Scottish boy full of adventure and an English girl who had already faced enough heartbreak from a young age that she was prepared to set sail for a new life. This couple show unwavering strength and resilience as they build their life in South Australia and then venture into Victoria and the Ballarat goldfields. The story is a creative non-fiction, based on the Author's Great Grandparents, and although it is a historical account it is more so a testament to the human spirit.

Autor

Growing up in outer suburban Melbourne, (Australia), Kelvin Smibert finished schooling with an interest in the sciences. Worked for a large manufacturing chemist while studying Chemistry at night at RMIT. He spent 4 years of Wartime in the Navy, mostly as a Naval Beach Commando.Returning to workplace politics was difficult. He enrolled at Melbourne University to do Electrical Engineering...But the urge to 'Escape to the country' was too strong. After 2 years he took up a Soldier Settlement block. During the 35 years there, he and his wife Nora spent a total of about 18 months spread over 5 years, 1973-1978, living in Iran. For which country they retain great affection. On one occasion flying from Australia to Tehran with a load of cattle. 'Retired' to Mount Gambier, South Australia in 1988. Nora continued with volunteer work and sport. While Kelvin formalised his Art hobby with a Certificate of Art. Which led to years of making 3D replicas of ancient Aboriginal 'Rock Art'. The largest piece now in a New Delhi museum. Concurrently, he built a factory to make quality artists paper for local and export markets. Both these projects led to travel, study and symposia in Europe and India. Many years on the committee or board of various local organisations. Writing is a therapeutic old- age occupation. The couple have five children and many Grand, and G-Grandchildren.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jane Bartlett
• Seitenzahl: 318
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 140mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 438g
• ISBN-13: 9781923333192
• ISBN-10: 1923333194
• Artikelnr.: 72779221