Bruce's memories and family history

In conversation

Bruce Easy
Vicki Strahle
Sue Kenny

Recorded: 2012
Length: 33:16

“The corner of that house shook. You could hear it creaking.”

About this conversation

Bruce Easy, daughter Vicki Strahle and friend Sue Kenny, talk about their experiences of Rumbling Mountain in Bundarra.

Bruce Easy shares memories and stories from his life on sheep property at George's Creek near Bundarra, NSW, as well as memories of his family, with his daughter Vicki Strahle and friend Sue Kenny. Stories include:n- how the family managed floods n- friends and family swimming in the creek n- Granny Ready raising 17 grandchildren after the influenza epidemic killed her own children, and the church that was built in her memory n- experiences of Rumbling Mountain (George's Mountain) rumbling so hard that the houses shake n- life in Bundarra town n- wool prices n- school by correspondence n- people creating their own entertainment n- fundraising dances and Queen competitions n- the splitting up of the family property, 'Laura', into smaller properties when it was in danger of being taken up under the Soldier Settlement scheme n- Bruce's father in Gallipoli

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