Past Remembering by Lyn Denison

Author:Lyn Denison [Denison, Lyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: ! Yes
ISBN: 9781594931031
Publisher: Bella Books
Published: 2007-08-10T05:00:00+00:00

their age.”

She handed the first journal to Peri, and she carefully opened it, reading the first entry. “I remember my grandmother talking about her Grandpa Georgie. This is his account of his arrival in Australia?”

Asha nodded and grinned. “His firsthand account. And it continues through his time in Brisbane, then in Charters Towers, and it finishes when they return to Brisbane in 1897. It’s amazing.”

“Can I read it? Without damaging it, I mean,” Peri asked.

“I’m transcribing it. Vivienne has the first part I’ve printed, so you can read it when she’s finished. I was about to finish printing out the rest of the first section, which I would have done if my printer hadn’t gone on strike. Hence the new cartridge. If you like I can print you out your own copy. Vivienne also wants me to do a copy to send to your grandmother.”

Reluctantly Peri handed the book back to Asha, who returned it to the desk. She then passed Peri the photograph of Georgie and Margaret and their wedding day.

Peri read the inscription on the back. “This is Georgie and Margaret? I’ve never seen this. And I don’t recall Vivienne ever showing it to us.”

“She hadn’t seen it either. It was hidden under a false bottom in the box, along with the journals and some certificates.” Asha showed Peri where she’d found the books. “It’s just fantastic.”

Peri studied the photo. “They look nice. And in love.”

“They were, according to the journal. Vivienne remembers them. Georgie was ninety-eight when he died in 1950, and Margaret, who was younger, died a few months later.”

“You’re right. It’s amazing.” Peri returned the photo. “Who do think would have hidden the books and photos in the box, and why would they have done that? I mean, is there a family secret in the journals?”

“Not that I can tell.” Asha frowned. “Although Georgie hints 115

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