Born: April 10, 1890
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Asking Permission
When Nana and Grandpa got married, prior to their marriage, Grandpa Marchington did the honourable thing and asked Nana’s parents […]
Drawing Farms and Horses
Often when I stayed with Grandpa and Nana I would ask Grandpa to draw me pictures. I thought he was […]
The Old Woman and Her Pig
When I was little,Grandpa used to tell me this little story all the time. I used to request it from […]
Nana's Church
“Where I was baptised, confirmed, taught Sunday School, and sang in the choir – and Mr Purdue, the Minister for […]
Army Buddies
Lasting friendships were made in the trenches
Grandpa Marchington - WWI Rail Engineer
The story of the tramways is a story of great service paid for in casualties
Marchington Anniversary
The 50th anniversary announcement for Nana and Grandpa
Oatcakes
This recipe for oatcakes was from Nana’s sister Nina
The Information Age
An article about Grandpa Marchington taking part in the first overnight transatlantic newspaper delivery
Rug Hooking Award
In 1961, Nana was winning awards with her rug hooking skills
Chili Sauce
Grandpa Bob’s mother’s recipe. It is delicious!
This Will I Cherish - Wartime Poem
A wartime poem saved by Evelyn Hass (nee Horth)
Look God - Wartime Poem
A wartime poem saved by Evelyn Hass (nee Horth)
The War Years 1942 - 1946
4 long years in a foreign land away from your new wife. The story of Ed Hass Sr volunteering and answering the call.
Early Years at French River by Edmund Hass Sr.
Logging, hunt camps, and the birth of love Written by Edmund Hass Sr Dad (Gustav Hass 1886-1960) left the farm […]