Harvestors

My journey begins at Museum station,designed by John Bradfield and built in 1926 the first underground rail network was constructed north of Central station to St James via Museum.
it allowed trains to return to their route without going to the terminus.

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There are 12 stations on the east Hills line to Riverwood,originally called Herne Bay ,connected to the rail line in 1931.The Australian government and Allied Works Council established a army base hospital barracks in 1942,for the US army's 118 general hospital.Constructing 490 barrack type buildings,containing 4,250 beds, staffed by Doctors and nurses from John Hopkins University of Baltimore.
In March 1946 the buildings were handed over to the Housing Commission and converted to public housing.
The suburb developed an unsavory reputation for poverty,overcrowding,and violance,so its name was changed to Riverwood.
The Harvestors walk from the station up Belmore road we passed Truman Avenue,Louisana Place, Tennessee Place,Roosevelt Avenue and Washington Avenue,on our way to the community garden.
We were met by Kate who manages the garden and briefed us on their objectived.
That members must contribute $20 annually for the use of their numbered plot,they must obey the rules and not plant trees.They are all given a key as the garden is locked for security.
interestingly Kate has completed a Conflict Resolution course giving her the skills to iron out any disputes between members.We met some of the members who were harvesting their produce and given the opportunity to taste fresh picked vegetables.

Plot operated successfully producing fresh vegetables

Well tendered garden plot

Harvestors after picnic lunch  Jim.Tim and Ron

Local birdlife enjoying some freedom

Well hewn stonework supporting the banks of the canal

After our inspection Ron and I retired to the Rivers RSL club to take in the local atmosphere,reflect on the days happenings and sample a cider in my case and coffee for Ron.
We had agreed to attempt to compile a record of our property experiences,which started about the same time early 1960's.This is proving difficult,but we both feel if we can get the record straight,it may benifit some readers.
My first purchase was a block of  vacant land in Sydney Road Warriewood for 2000 pounds,because I had always wanted to live near a surfing beach.Ron on the otherhand was slightly apprehensive about a purchase on his own and preferred to wait to buy with his wife.
More to follow when the thesis has been edited.