Paul's maternal Grandfather "Poppy" passes away

Paul's grandfather Ivan "Rusty" Ansell died today aged ?? at their Wanguri home after a long illness.

His wife and Paul's Nana was aged 62 at the time.  Paul was aged 13.

Paul wins the 1982 Top End BMX Titles!

Paul won the Top End BMX titles for the 13 year age division, albeit in somewhat controversial circumstances.

His arch nemesis Willy Cunnington was in the lead when he claimed he slowed up because he thought the race was red flagged - resulting in Paul going past him.

Paul and Willy were to have great contests in the couple of years to follow.

The week before were the Centralian BMX titles where Paul came 2nd behind Willy and was his first success in BMX - perhaps the point in time when he realised he could contest with the best!

Not sure of exact dates - will update post when I find out.

Paul and Gwenny start highschool

Gwenny in 19?? at her sister Dorothy's wedding

In 1981 both Paul and Gwenny started highschool..  Paul went to Dripstone, not far from their place in Wanguri.  Gwenny attended Darwin High School and was currently living at Stuart Park.

Troy is born!

Paul's youngest brother Troy was born today; Sunday March the 11th, 1979.  Paul was 10 at the time.

More info to follow.

Paul goes to Rapid Creek Primary for years 6 and 7

Paul and Craig moved from Wanguri School to Rapid Creek as their mum was a teachers aid and admin assistant there.   Paul stayed there until he started High School.

Paul in the soccer team in year 7 -  he turned 12 in december that  year

Nadine is born

Paul's sister Nadine was born on the 18th of May in 1977.   Paul was 8 years old at the time.

Paul with his favourite little sister Nadine

More info to come.

Pauls goes to Wanguri Primary

Paul started attending Wanguri Primary school in 1977.  He stayed there for 2 years and his teachers were Mr Wilkowski and Ms Boyantan.

He was aged 8 when he started and in Grade 4.  For the 2nd year he was aged 9 and in Grade 5.  The previous year he was at Berrimah Primary.