Memories of Uncle Ernie

Family Stories from Rural Western Australia

Uncle Ernie Cripps had been writing his memoirs for many years when he approached me, Jenny MacKay, prior to 2012. He asked for my assistance in organising his notes and producing them as a printed booklet to share with his siblings, immediate family, and close friends. Uncle Ernie passed away in May 2016. Recognising the rich historical value contained in these pages, I have included this work in my archives with the kind permission of Ernest Norman Cripps’ family, ensuring these memories will be available for future generations.

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To first get to know Uncle Ernie, read his story here:

• Ernest Norman Cripps: My Story

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1. Memories of Ernie Cripps: Introduction

2. Boyhood Days at Mumby

3. School Teachers at Mumby

4. School Days at CBC

5. School Days at Tardun

6. Early Days at Mumby

7. Working Men at Mumby

8. The Development of Barellan

9. Schooling at Ogilvie

10. The Buying of Alcheringa in 1978

11. Lending a Helping Hand

12. Incidents

13. Holidays

14. My Ancestral Roots