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Archibald Tindal by Kenzie King

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  Wing Commander Archibald Robert Tindal (1916-1942)   Archibald Robert Tindal was born on the 18 th of January 1916 at Fir Grove in Eversly, England to Archibald Arthur and Hilda Dorothy Tindal. The year before he was born, his parents and older sister Elizabeth had travelled from Australia to the Tindal seat of Fir Grove, England. Prior to leaving for England, they were living in Queensland, operating one of the family properties in Gunyan Station. Archibald’s father returned to England in response to newspaper advertisements for English Army Reservists living in New South Wales to join the Expeditionary Forces in Europe. When Hilda was heavily pregnant with Archibald, just three months before his birth, his father enlisted. By the time Archibald was born his father had joined his battery in the Royal Field Artillery with the rank of Second Lieutenant. Archibald’s father went to the Somme in France of March 1915, when Archibald was a little over 2 months old. On the 18 th...
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Just confirming the individuals to be commemorated on the trip

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   Those killed in the Bombing of Darwin in 1942. Researching and sharing The students and staff participating in the 2022 study tour to the Northern Territory have been asked to research a person who died during the 1942 Bombing of Darwin. To this end, over the past months you have nominated an individual and will present your research on the study tour.  The following site provides some great reference points for learning about the bombing of Darwin:  Northern Territory Library | Roll of Honour : Select Name for Biographical Information     The individuals who died in Darwin during the bombing and will be commemorated at the Adelaide River War Cemetery on 9 October are: Matthew Boyd: Archibald Tindal Lara Dawson: Frank Moore Nicholas Heinrich:  Eric Pollard Jessica Inglis: Freda Stasinowsky  Abby  Langley : Jack Dee Dakota Lloyd: The Bald family Ezra Lockwood: Arthur Wellington Gemma Mann: Patrick O’Connell Jennifer Nguyen:...
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A new-found appreciation for the art of storytelling

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Listening to others talk for what seemed like a few minutes but was actually a few hours By Immogen Pertini Darwin was a trip certainly unforgettable. From the culture, conservation and the people it truly was the dream destination. Every single day brought something new to the table, whether it be throwing spears, admiring crocodiles, or even just listening to others talk for what seemed like a few minutes but was actually a few hours i.e. Bob. However, one particular night was far more superior than all of the others, and that was Marksie’s Stockman Camp Tucker Night. The moment we arrived Marksie welcomed us with open arms, which was later accompanied by a quintessential Australian outdoor dining experience with the unique twist of combining over 16 indigenous bush tucker herbs, spices and other ingredients into some delicious meals. We feasted upon damper, beef stew, gem scones topped with special jam and cream, Jungle Juice and Billy Tea. Many of us went back for 2nds and even 3...
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