A little over 100 years ago (18 September 1918), the Australian Light Horse planned a surprise attack against the Turkish forces in Northern Palestine.
In an effort to hide the build up of forces, a 3 mile “Melbourne Cup” style horse race was … Read more
Smart Owner Part 4: Crazy debtors
Many moons ago, we had a dispute with our (then) international association. We decided to leave them and find a new home. We eventually found that home as the Melbourne representatives of Grant Thornton (see footnote). But in the course of … Read more
Garry’s formula for success.
“I am sad it’s all over” Garry said to me in 2008 after he eventually parted company with the purchaser of their previous famous resort park, Pambula Beach Holiday Hub. He and his wife Narelle had built up the … Read more
Today is my Anniversary
5 October 1968
Adversity can define us in ways we never expected
On a brilliant sunny Saturday, a 12-year-old boy finally convinced his mother that a joy flight with a family friend was a good idea. He even convinced his dad to come along.
As … Read more
