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Betty – Ninety Years Young
There are lives that flicker quietly in the background, and then there are lives like Betty’s - steady flames that refuse to dim, even after nine decades. Raised in Scotland, Betty’s childhood was shaped by hard work and simple joys. At just 14, she found her closest companion in a Clydesdale horse named Jimmy. He was not just an animal but a friend - she adored him, grooming and caring for him with the tenderness of someone who knew that love can be found in the smallest bonds. Betty’s ....Read More
Maureen – Ninety Three Years, Many Lives
Some lives are measured by miles, others by moments. Maureen’s has been marked by both - a journey that has carried her across continents, through love, work, and resilience, and into a life rich with stories worth telling. Born in Birmingham, Maureen’s early years were defined by the quiet determination of a young woman ready to step beyond the familiar. At 23, her courage carried her far from home to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), where she embraced a new life in Africa with an open heart. It w....Read More
Michael Metcalf – A Life of Work and Worth
At 74, Michael Metcalf carries the spirit of a man who has built his life with grit, hard work, and an enduring sense of purpose. His story, woven from the land and the industries that powered Australia, is one of resilience, determination, and quiet pride. Raised in Wyalkatchem, Michael grew up in a world where work began early and ran deep. His hands first knew the soil of the wheat and sheep country, where dawn meant duty and every season brought lessons in persistence. Life was never easy, ....Read More