Fellow blogger Derrick J. Knight's recent post on his 1950s childhood memories of "The Heyday of the Local Cinema" has once again inspired me to write a blog post. This one on a much simpler theme than the Baltic State Evacuees 🙂 Growing up, there was just my brother and me (and Mum). My brother … Continue reading My Big Bruvver
Musings on Family
Riga Exodus #7
For my final post in this series, I will turn my attention back to the lady who inspired them - Miss Evelyn Knight - born in England in 1882 and fellow blogger Derrick J. Knight's great-aunt. She was one of the contingent of British-citizen Baltic States evacuees who arrived in Queensland in December 1940, as … Continue reading Riga Exodus #7
Riga Exodus #6
With our British-citizen Baltic States evacuees now safely in Australia, at least until the Pacific War breaks out, I can turn my attention to what life offered them in this safe haven. It is not possible for me to map the life story of everyone for whom I have a name, but here is a … Continue reading Riga Exodus #6
The Reluctant Retiree 