The following extracts are from Aunty Janice Paulson’s personal recount of growing up in Forster in the 1950s.
Aunty Janice is a valued Worimi community member, having spent most of her life living here in Forster. These are her stories:
Below are photos provided by Aunty Jan Leon.
Bev Slater, Jan Leon, Mary ButtunDon Simon, Claude Leon, Lance LeonJan Leon, Laurel Leon, Kenny Cunningham, Del Slater, Della RidgewayJan Leon at Main BeachGrandfather Leon (Andrew) getting pippiesIna Slater with Lorna Ridgeway and Jan Leon in the backgroundPhoto courtesy of Aunty Janice: (some names missing) Back row: Alwyn Simon, Napieo Paulson, Sid Ridgeway, William Simon, Roy Simon Middle row: Gordon Godwin, Manning Dumas, Henry Cunningham, _______, Lance Leon Front row: ____ Perkins, Keith Leon (Jeffrey Simon, aka ‘Ping’, on lap), _______References: The History of Forster by June Wright Available to borrow at Great Lakes Library Available to purchase at the Great Lakes Museum The Great Lakes Museum website: www.greatlakesmuseum.com.au
