Geoffrey's Musings.
Viewing comments for Chapter 66 "The Granville Train Crash."A book of Stories, Essays and Poetry.
21 total reviews
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
Very well-written prose about the Granville Train crash that happened several years ago, but it is still a landmark that remind each time when you pass there how lucky you were not to be there at the time of the accident.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2020
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Very well-written prose about the Granville Train crash that happened several years ago, but it is still a landmark that remind each time when you pass there how lucky you were not to be there at the time of the accident.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2020
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Thanks for the lovely review, Sis. And you are so right about the reminder. Brett West agreed about the authorities not fixing things until a tragedy happens as was the case with this shonky bridge.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Sankey
You indeed did well writing your true stony of the train wreak
in Granville; along with the photos. Thank God no one was injured.
Gert
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Hello Sankey
You indeed did well writing your true stony of the train wreak
in Granville; along with the photos. Thank God no one was injured.
Gert
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Actually, there were deaths and injuries, but I am glad it was school holidays so I still got to meet my later to be wife, Louise. I will look in the LInks and see if the deaths and injuries were mentioned. I did post about the men from my church who helped the injured and so on being survivors themselves. Thanks for coming by.
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You are welcome Sankey.
Gert
Comment from JudyE
This crash could have been so much worse if it hadn't been school holidays. As it was, it was a terrible day in our history. I went to the link on the disaster. Thanks for adding it.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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This crash could have been so much worse if it hadn't been school holidays. As it was, it was a terrible day in our history. I went to the link on the disaster. Thanks for adding it.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Yep it sure was a terrible day. I have had this hanging around for ages finally gave my muse a kick in the bum to get to finished today. So relevant to Louise and me I felt it had to be written. Thanks.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Thank goodness for school holidays! How different your lives would have been had Louise been in a taxi that day. This is a great addition to your story, Sankey, well done. And thanks for those links, I'm going to look at them now. :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thank goodness for school holidays! How different your lives would have been had Louise been in a taxi that day. This is a great addition to your story, Sankey, well done. And thanks for those links, I'm going to look at them now. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Yes it is probably better it was in school holidays. Thanks very much for the great review. This has been hibernating for a long time it needed to be finished.
Comment from Ben Colder
A very good write. It kept me all the way and the disaster was terrible. Glad the kids were out of school. Very interesting story, Thanks for sharing. It teaches more about Aussie
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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A very good write. It kept me all the way and the disaster was terrible. Glad the kids were out of school. Very interesting story, Thanks for sharing. It teaches more about Aussie
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks Bro, glad you enjoyed it though a sad story. I have had this hanging around for a while glad I got it finished today.
Comment from Sally Law
You are a wonderful storyteller and historian. You and Louise are so gifted. I'm glad the Lord brought you two together and has protected you both. :):)
A few minor improvements for your consideration.
Descriptions such as, familiar, successive, or numerous trips, would work better in the first paragraph.
"I heard that a couple of the men from that church...."
Perhaps--"I heard that a few men from that congregation had been passengers...."
I enjoyed this hIstorically speaking, but it is always difficult to take in loss of life, especially when it is the result of neglect. :(
Thank you for the photos and additional links. I need to look at his some more.
Sending you both my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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You are a wonderful storyteller and historian. You and Louise are so gifted. I'm glad the Lord brought you two together and has protected you both. :):)
A few minor improvements for your consideration.
Descriptions such as, familiar, successive, or numerous trips, would work better in the first paragraph.
"I heard that a couple of the men from that church...."
Perhaps--"I heard that a few men from that congregation had been passengers...."
I enjoyed this hIstorically speaking, but it is always difficult to take in loss of life, especially when it is the result of neglect. :(
Thank you for the photos and additional links. I need to look at his some more.
Sending you both my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks sis for the spag pickups will get to them shortly.
Comment from tfawcus
Good to be able to return one of your many sixes. It sounds as though Louise had a lucky escape. I remember Neville Wran and his gravelly voice, despite living in a different state. He had a certain gravitas rare in the politicians of today. A great champion for Australian heritage.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Good to be able to return one of your many sixes. It sounds as though Louise had a lucky escape. I remember Neville Wran and his gravelly voice, despite living in a different state. He had a certain gravitas rare in the politicians of today. A great champion for Australian heritage.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Yeah he was a leftard for sure mate. Funny though he lived in a very affluent suburb.Being a lawyer I guess that makes sense. Like our former PM the former journo. Never known a journo that was not a Lefty.
Comment from Sasha
The train crash was clearly a bad one, the photos are amazing and add to your post. Thank goodness it took place when you and so many others were on school break. I was pleased to see your name in my message box. I always enjoy reading your posts.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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The train crash was clearly a bad one, the photos are amazing and add to your post. Thank goodness it took place when you and so many others were on school break. I was pleased to see your name in my message box. I always enjoy reading your posts.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks Sasha this has been waiting to get finished for ages. Sally the blind lady has given me some spags to work on.
Comment from royowen
I remember the tragedy of that crash Geoff. I also remember Neville Wran once having a great speaking, but then he somehow damaged his voice box, and sounded like he had permanent laryngitis. Beauty written, recalling a day of terrible loss. Well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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I remember the tragedy of that crash Geoff. I also remember Neville Wran once having a great speaking, but then he somehow damaged his voice box, and sounded like he had permanent laryngitis. Beauty written, recalling a day of terrible loss. Well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks bro get to your poems again real soon. This has been hanging around for ages finally finished it this morning. Lord Bless.
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Well done
Comment from Brenda Henderson
Very interesting and engaging narrative. I like the connection of the historical events to your life event. I could easily envision your story told as a television or other media venue with a narrator introducing segments or episodes. Good work!
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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Very interesting and engaging narrative. I like the connection of the historical events to your life event. I could easily envision your story told as a television or other media venue with a narrator introducing segments or episodes. Good work!
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Comment Written 15-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2020
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Thanks Brenda appreciate your great review. Sally the blind lady has given me some spags to work on. Cheers.
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You 're very welcome!