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The Growden Family Reunion 2005
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Sun, 09 Oct 2005
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Comments on the Reunion
It was great catching up with all the relatives
who attended the reunion on Sunday 25 September
(a magnificent spring day). Thanks to Keith & Val
for hosting the day and Max for providing the
family tree and other memoribilia. Thanks also to
Bradley Groom for donating the commemoration
plaque. The day started at 10.30am with the meet
and greet and morning tea. Keith then welcomed
everyone and announced the format for the day.
A 'bring and share' lunch commenced at 1pm and
was followed by speeches and memories from the
Grandchildren of Horace and Mildred. Family
Photos were then taken and some then took up the
opportunity of the bus tours of the farm, town
and cemetry. Many also wandered through the
house,garden, sheds and farmyard throughout the
day. It was great to see the number of people who
went to the trouble of bringing photos of their
families and placing them under the family tree.
Dinner was a sausage sizzle with many staying and
enjoying the convivial atmosphere under the
marquee on the lawn. Thanks to all those that
travelled to Kondinin for the day and I trust you
all enjoyed the day as much as I. Please add your
own thoughts and views of the day to this news
and comments area ( a 'blog' ). It would also be
great if you could use this site to keep in touch
and update photos, news, reflections, family
changes and developments.
Posted 02:32
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This was a remarkable and unforgetable day to
celebrate 80 years of a family's contribution to
a district in Western Australia. The 150
relatives were great fun, enthusiastic and all
had a great time. It will be interesting watching
this website unfold over time.
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80th Reunion - A Great Success
Whilst I have no memories of Horace or Mildred
(being well before my time) and even my Pop
(Keith Maxwell) died a few years before I was
born so I have little memories of my forefathers
except for my dear Nan (Sylva Bowe) who passed
away in 2002.
I have, however, very vivid memories of the home
farm of Kenmuir as I spent a lot of time in my
schooling years holidaying with Uncle Keith,
Aunty Val and cousins Tim & Tanya and 'Nigger'
the dog.
These times were very enjoyable and I hold these
memories & people very dearly in my heart & love
coming back to 'Kenmuir' to relive these
memories. The hard part is seeing us age so
quickly and it is therefore important for me to
acquaint my children with their families history
and maintain a link with the country & farming
living that our forefathers were so successful
at.
I thoroughly enjoyed the family history that
Uncle Max & Aunty Betty worked so hard on
preparing and the day was a great success but
unfortunately I only got to speak & mingle with
so few and I wish the experience could have gone
for another day (but I don't think Val & Max
could have put up with us for another day).
I hope these reunion's become a regular thing
and I would be willing to contibute or assist
with an organising committee if the need is
there.
Colin, Glenda, James & Sarah
Sibson's of Geraldton WA
13/10/2005
0408 951174
sibconc@cba.com.au
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