Ian Granland 


A STORY OF LIFE'S ADVENTURES


Site commenced on: April 24, 2005

STORIES

My thoughts

The Early Years

Growing up in Matraville

Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
Young and earning some money

School Stories

Matraville
High School

The Police Cadets

Surf Club

Cairns

Darlinghurst - Police

Glebe - Police

Conscription - Registering for the Army - Singleton

The Masons

Vietnam
patience - large file

The Dunny Flies

A Pleasant Sunday Morning

Falling in Love on Active Service

Redfern - Police

Waverley - Police

Marriage

NSW Football

Family
Other Football
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Ian at 10 months with sister Pat A mischievious Ian aged 4. Ian aged 8


Ian and sister Pat 1949 Mischievous 1952 1956 1961 1965

Ian aged 56

1969 1974 1983 1997 2005
 

Some of the  influences in my life: Football - very much a major influence, the police force and the army.




These are stories I have written about some of my experiences in life. Most are light hearted events, funny or in some cases, unusual incidents.


I have written them because I want those who follow me to know what it was like back 'then'.  What I did and what my time was like.   Remember, it is not a global look at life, it is about me and and some of my times It is not intended as an egotistical self promotion, that is not the rationale behind why I wrote this. In reality I wanted to document my experiences and times because when I pass very few would have taken the opportunity to do the same so if my writings captures just a part of life back 'then' I have achieved something.  It is important to record our history.

In writing these stories,  I did not refer to any notes or diary entries but rather relied on my memory.  In saying that it might be wise to read the information in this website in conjunction with the disclaimer.


Some you will note from the links on the left that some are 'dead', these stories yet to be completed but are under construction - so, theres more coming!!!!!


I take this opportunity to acknowledge any photographs I may have plagiarised, though there are not many, most are mine.

I have included a section on the top left of each page which will provide an indication when it has been updated.  Unfortunately this update notification only applies to each particular page or feature it updates.  In other words, if I update one of the stories,  the fact that 'it' has been updated won't appear say, on this main index page.  So you will have have to work your way through the pages to see if anything has been amended.  In saying that, I am continually updating the pages and information contained in this site so your efforts are not a lost cause.  Any suggestions in relation to this would be appreciated.

Finally, touching on the people I have met in life I have found that as you pass through it's various stages, you make friends and acquaintanaces, but then as you  move on, many of those people fall by the wayside, as you no doubt do in their lives. Not many are there for the long haul, other than your family who really have little choice.  I applaud people who have life long friends.


I like to reflect on those times gone by.  When I was young most were happy days for me.  You mostly only remember the good times.  I wish my memory was sufficiently lubricated to reveal more of the times I had, still I hope what is there reveals a little more of 'me'.

 

The greatest sweetener of human life is Friendship. To raise this to the highest pitch of enjoyment, is a secret which but few discover.

Joseph Addison 1672-1719


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