Margaret Mellish (nee Simmonds)

Oral History Interview

Margaret Rose Mellish (nee Simmonds) was born in December 1941 to parents Eva and Bob. The family was taken to live at Simmo’s Beach on the Georges River in 1955. Margaret talks about the difficulties her family faced living at Simmo’s in a tin shack.

Photo of Margaret Mellish

*Please be advised this oral history contains sensitive content regarding abusive behaviour. It may not be suitable for all listeners.

Discussions include: Living and working at Simmo’s beach, the Simmonds family, Wally Mellish and the Glenfield Siege, family hardships, living on the Georges River.

Interview by: Claire Lynch, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library

Recorded: 15 February 2024

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