As a boy, in 1919, Jack came with his parents and sister Linda to take up a Soldier Settlement block at Amiens. It was true pioneering, very different from their previous lifestyle. First they lived in a bark humpy, before building a home, and went through the hard times of the depression.
 
As a boy, in 1919, Jack came with his parents and sister Linda to take up a Soldier Settlement block at Amiens. It was true pioneering, very different from their previous lifestyle. First they lived in a bark humpy, before building a home, and went through the hard times of the depression.
 
Jack is described as “a man of the land, observant, practical and a bush gentleman” who retired from the country to Brisbane and found an interest and relaxation in writing. Achieving My Goal is Jack’s story from that time until the present.
 
Achieving My Goal captures the resilience and determination in the face of adversity during this difficult era. Dive into this captivating narrative to understand the rich history and pioneering spirit that shaped the Amiens district it is today.