When the Mons school first opened its doors 1916, there were five families living close by

A glimpse of school days long gone

Just as long as you had a go

Harry was born in 1914 and educated at Palmwoods and Nambour. He talks about pupil-teachers, working at a motor mechanic, involvement in Volunteer Fire Brigade and Maroochydore Brass Band

Winifred grew up in Yandina. She did pupil-teacher training at Yandina school. Once she completed her training she taught at Maroochy River, Buderim and Nambour

John talks about life in Caloundra and Mooloolah in the 1920s and 30s. He was a farmer, a teacher and also worked for Landsborough Shire Council