An interesting family history, and that of the family farm, 'Merrindie', Giles Corner, South Australia, of the Hon. C.R. "Bert" Kelly, CMG (1912-1996), member of the House of Representatives, 1958-77, Minister of Works, 1967, and Minister for the Navy, 1968-69. Contains many chapters, including contributions from his siblings.
Includes maps or the area, archival and contemporary photographs throughout, and a family tree of William Kelly who married Jane Caley on the endpapers.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Merrindie's Beginnings
Merrindie Reminiscences of Win Lahore
Merrindie Reminiscences of Marion Allen
Merrindie Reminiscences of Bill Kelly
Growing Up on Merrindie
School Days
The Boys
Horse Teams
Rabbits
Merrindie Neighbours
Sport in the Country
Merrindie Reminiscences of lorna C. Kelly
Merrindie House Imrpovements
Soil COnservation
Water Problems
Tree Planting
Beef Cattle
Stuf Sheep
Flock Sheep
Fodder Conservation
Small Seeds
Journalism
Meetings
Epilogue
