Friday, 10 August 2012

SAWTELL MUSEUM MEMOIR

(Nephew, Malcolm McLeod  died following a self-inflicted shooting accident at Wally's home).



The home was later taken over by the bank when a professional fishing venture failed.  The cellar was a museum open to visitors.

Malcolm McLeod working on "Barrier Reef' TV series.










John Harding and John C. Fairfax visit Wally at his former Sunday market where he sold sea shells and items collected from the sea.
Fathom magazine  issue 3  page 27   (1971)




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