In Conversation with Bolton Clarke Corporate Communications

Bolton Clarke Research Institute's Dr Xanthe Golenko speaks on why intergenerational play is important and how to build lasting intergenerational connections.

A heavy artillery gunner in WWII, Cynthia had some interesting experiences.  She was offered a clerical role in the army but given she had worked as a secretary before the war, something more dramatic interested her. With a military service history in her family in WA, Cynthia shares her story of heavy artillery gunner training in Fremantle, WA and what Anzac Day means to her. 

Pearl Harbour. 1941

Mary was on a day off and watched as the attack on Pearl Harbour unfolded. 

She now lives in our Baycrest community in Hervey Bay and shared her ANZAC Day memories with us. 

A WWII Veteran, Bert was with the RAAF for the bombing of Darwin and actions that followed in 1942.  At just 18 years old, he was part fo a flight crew dropping bombs over SE Asia. 

Bert recounts life in Murwillumbah growing up on a farm, and what going to war meant to him, as well as what followed for him. 

At almost 95, Bert has a remarkable memory and shares his experiences of life after WWII 

 

Betty & Jean met as young women, whose friendship started when they joined the army as young women. 

They lost contact for more than 50 years, and recently discovered one another at a Bolton Clarke event they both attended.  They share the story of this enduring friendship. 

Stella turned 100 in July 2018. 

In this very moving conversation, she recounts her time serving as a nurse in WWII. 

Through Cairo, Palestine, Borneo and elsewhere, Stella shares the harrowing memories of that time.