Wilsie Wilson 1905-1986
Wilsie Wilson was always a generous, hardworking woman. Born on Dumaresq Island in 1905…
Wilsie Wilson: Champion Sculler
At the age of 23, Wilsie Wilson entered into the single ladies’ scull competition at the Croki Regatta held on Boxing Day 1928…
A Glimpse Into The Good Old Days
This true life anecdote from Mitchell’s Island happened in either 1920 or 1921. It was told to me by the late Rosalie Cardow (nee Mudford) in her ninetieth year. The heartbreaking poverty of farming families in those days is hard to comprehend now.