Hello dear
readers, this is my first attempt at writing a blog, so stay with me until I
find the right way to go about it. First of all, I hope some of you have been
able to buy my book and begin to read it. If you were born before 1945 you will
be reminded of how we lived at that time; of the shortages that were still
being felt even though the war was over. Coupons for clothing and food did not
suddenly cease but were continued for some months as the world began to
recover. We were much better off in Australia of course. Our main
problems were lack of housing as our Forces were gradually discharged and came
home to take up married life and find somewhere to live. Many had to live with
parents for months or even years, especially if they had no savings to buy a
house, for finding somewhere to rent was extremely difficult and usually meant
handing over so-called ‘key’ money.
Those of you who
were born when the war was a distant memory, will be interested to learn how we
coped with the return of peace, and those who are just beginning or
anticipating the setting up of life with a partner can compare those
times with today’s problems where housing is being priced out of many young
peoples’ reach. Having somewhere to live is a first priority for
everyone.
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