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Collection SummaryJo and Brian Saunders were part of the huge post-war migration of young couples to the Shire where land was both available and affordable.BiographyBrian Saunders was born in Haberfield 15 July 1927 and Josephine Dalyell was born in Oatley on 29 January, 1931. Jo and Brian were married at St John’s Church at Hurstville on 1 May 1953 and subsequently bought a block of land in Forest Road, Yowie Bay for 315 pounds. Like many others at the time, Brian and Jo built a garage and lived in it while they built their house. In 1961 they moved to New Zealand for Brian's work and on their return in 1966 they found a house on the Kingsway in Gymea.SynopsisJo and Brian became very involved with Kirinari Hostel (which means ‘place of learning’). They both served on the Kirinari Committee, and Brian was President for a while. When the Saunders became grandparents of an Aboriginal child, Jo undertook a Bachelor’s Degree in Aboriginal Studies through correspondence at the University of Adelaide. She wanted to learn as much about her grandson’s Aboriginal heritage as possible so that she had answers when he began to ask questions. While Jo acknowledges the good will behind the idea to give bright young Aboriginal children the opportunity for a mainstream education in a city school, she wonders about the wisdom of taking them so far from their families when they are such a family centred culture. Brian argues that it is a broadening experience for them and for the non-indigenous people who get to know them.

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Oral History AudioJo and Brian Saunders InterviewDate of interview11th September 2012IntervieweeJo SaundersBrian SaundersDate of birthJo: 29 January 1931, Brian: 15 July 1927InterviewerElizabeth CraigSupporting materialJo and Brian Saunders Interview ProfileJo and Brian Saunders Interview Log Sheet

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OrganisationsKirinari HostelSubjectsSaunders, JoSaunders, BrianKirinari Hostel, Aboriginal Children's Advancement Society, Sylvania HeightsCollectionTelling it as it was