Donald Hawes
Donald Hawes is a long-time resident of Peel, known for his nostalgic reflections on local identities and history. He reminisces about a bearded man who was a knife sharpener, a familiar sight in Hyde Park during the 1970s, and expresses his surprise at discovering the man's profession only after his passing.
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Donald Hawes of Peel recalls Wicks’ Jewellers in Broken Hill and its unique features.
An excursion etched in the memory
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Donald Hawes discusses the rise in autism diagnoses and its implications.
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Donald Hawes of Peel admits he enjoys those simplistic old westerns.
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Donald Hawes humorously questions the fairies responsible for a fence near Epping Station.
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Donald Hawes of Peel mentions a common practice of leaving a bottle of Cooper’s Stout for the dunny man.
The dunny lives on in the hearts of us allAustralia· 2025-05-07
Donald Hawes recalls seeing a bearded man who was a knife sharpener in Sydney.
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