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The Circus Books and The Chocolate Box | Seasons of the Soul
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Seasons of the Soul. The Circus Books and The Chocolate Box. Two albums are all we know of the circus days. The previous life of Harold’s grandparents was never discussed or referred to even by his grandmother, who died on 15. Within the pages of photos, postcards and programs it is revealed that Harry Dunn had the circus name of Harry Cardella, as well as being billed as M. Dundy on the French tour. April their Great Palace Circus opened in Melbourne’s Swanston Street. Harry Cardella and Master Geor...
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First Impressions | Seasons of the Soul
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Seasons of the Soul. It was the spring of 1970. I will never forget the day I walked into Harold’s mother’s home for the first time. There was a sombre darkness. Secrets of a former generation lay hidden in the gloominess of the aging dwelling. The table had been set with a small embroided cloth on the red laminex table. A plate of biscuits and three fine bone china cups, saucers and plates set the scene for afternoon tea. Harold flicked on the light. This is my Mum, Jessie. Mum this is Lyn . As our rela...
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Skeletons that Hold the Key | Seasons of the Soul
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Seasons of the Soul. Skeletons that Hold the Key. Jessie married Harold Thomas Gleeson on 9. January 1943. They lived in the small family home rented from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital along with Jessie’s mother and father Harry and Sarah Dunn (nee Burrell). Harold was a divorcee with a daughter, Shirley who lived with her mother. Their only child Harold Albert Gleeson was born on 8. I could see that Harold had inherited his father’s colouring although not his height. There was an older brother Henry ...
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The Family Jigsaw | Seasons of the Soul
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Seasons of the Soul. Born 1796 – Sierra Leone, Africa – died 23 July 1884 – 4 Rose Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Twenty two year old William was working as a servant in the home of the Docker family of Burr Street Aldgate London. His homeland of Sierra Leone a British Colony on the west coast of Africa was far away from the dark and dank streets that surrounded this home. September 1817 he was found guilty and sentenced to death for stealing on the 3. July, 1823 convict William Dunn’s name ...