Ray & Flora Wright - Early-1930s

Ray & Flora Wright - Early-1930s

Mum and Dad (Ray & Flora Wright) during the early years of their marriage in the early 1930s, at 10 Mactier Street, Narrabeen, in Sydney. They were destined to live there for over 30 years, moving to Dee Why in 1967, following the death of Mum's parents. No.10 Mactier Street was a humble little house, it's main feature being that it was next door to the home of my maternal grandparents at No.8. Another important attraction was that it was very close to nearby South Narrabeen beach (the beach is not far behind where my parents are standing in this photo, near the pine tree in the background). Though humble, Mum always kept the little house immaculately clean (something I've inherited from her) and Dad kept the lawn to an impeccably maintained green-keeper's standard. In the flower beds, Mum grew carnations, snapdragons, sweet-pea and fuschia. To this day, when I smell the perfume of carnation, I am jettisoned back to Mactier Street. Not long after moving in, Dad planted 4 coral trees, which soon grew very large and provided wonderful shade for family functions, including many happy alfresco Christmas lunches.