Let's continue Ivy / written by Graham Telfer
- Bib ID:
- 7053835
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Telfer, Graham, author
- Description:
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- [East Ballina, New South Wales] : Graham Telfer, 2016
- ©2015
- xii, 225 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 21 cm
- ISBN:
- 9780646947365 (paperback)
- Summary:
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"Graham Telfer uncovered many personas attributed to his father's life when chatting with him during regular visits to the local RSL club. Elton was one of the first Aussies into battle in Sidi Barrani, Egypt; and, after numerous dangerous engagements, he was one of the last to encounter ferocious action in Borneo, only weeks from war's end. Before World War II, he danced at the Hordern Pavilion with his partner, Ivy; she became the love of his life. Elton Boxed at Sydney Stadium. He sold chocolates, Minties, nuts at the grounds where Phar Lap raced and Bradman batted. Ivy was a product of the Great Depression and a real 'waste not, want not' girl. Like thousands of other women, she kept the home fires burning and contributed to the war effort as a machinist working for Paddy Pallin. After serving 5 1/2 years in North Africa, Middle East, Greece, Crete, Northern Territory and The Pacific, Elton was one of the lucky ones to use up his nine lives and survive to tell his story. Why did he pen Ivy this short note prior to his Pacific deployment? Pray for me When the night is dark. When the night is cold and my little spark of courage dies."--Back cover.
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2015
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