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.

Paul's Mum marries Anthony Parkinson

Paul's little family of 3 become 4 again as the two boys gained a loving father and their mum gained a loving husband!

Pauls mum had met Tony through her twin brother Geoff - Tony worked with Geoff at the Star newspaper when they were both print setters.

Unfortunately there are no know photographs from the wedding!  This photo might have been around the same time though.  Tony and Judi were 26 when they were married, and Paul was aged 6 and a half at the time.

The wedding ceremony was held at the Uniting Church in Smith Street Darwin and the reception at "Airport Shed" in Parap.

Cyclone Tracy hits Darwin

Was a tough year for the Judy and the boys as they had lost their husband and dad earlier in the year (March) and now had to survive this terrible storm.

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