GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree

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More Information on the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum

1 January, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 4 Comments

I'm reposting this ten-year-old story as a recent comment made me aware that the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum has updated its website and there is some terrific information on … Continue reading More Information on the Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum

Return of the Catalina – a Legendary Adventure

16 September, 201523 April, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 18 Comments

Gwen. was written on the envelope. That's all. It arrived without notice, no postmark, no return address,  just stamped in bold red ink . . . TOP SECRET   Aha! My DVD copy … Continue reading Return of the Catalina – a Legendary Adventure

BOOK REVIEW: The Man Who Saved Smithy

11 September, 201523 April, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 18 Comments

Australians love the story of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, the man whose name is immortalised at Sydney airport. To many, he was simply "Smithy", a larrikin with a cheeky grin and … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: The Man Who Saved Smithy

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