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Post by silk on Oct 22, 2014 16:49:34 GMT -5
My eldest son Julien will arrive very soon from Sydney to stay with me while Joe is in NZ attending 70th anniversary of Polish children orphaned by the Russians in WW2. New Zealand took 800.These children were taken by many western countries in 1942. The children and what remained of their families were sent to Siberia by the Russians.When the Russians changed sides these people were released by the Russians and told to find their own way down to Persia ..of course many died along the way.Joe's mother perished on the long trek to Persia where they were looked after by the red cross.
An interesting story. I have to rush now to do some chores before Jules arrives.
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Post by susy on Oct 22, 2014 16:58:40 GMT -5
Yes, it sounds very interesting.
I knew nothing about any of that.
I guess I'm not much of a history buff.
Have a good time with Jules and we'll see you soon.
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Post by Flagryl on Oct 22, 2014 17:16:02 GMT -5
I've not read this book but have heard about it, The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom by Slavomir Rawicz. Wasn't it made into a movie? Same event. I am so sorry for Joe, I'm sure attending this anniversary event will be once again traumatic.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2014 18:06:01 GMT -5
I'm happy for you that your son will be visiting you :-D
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Post by delia62 on Oct 22, 2014 19:19:16 GMT -5
I never heard about any of it either, it would be very interesting to read about though.
Enjoy your time with your Son. I grew up in Newcastle but now live in Queensland.
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Post by Betsy (RIP) on Oct 22, 2014 20:49:17 GMT -5
I don't know anything about that. Tell Joe to travel safe. Enjoy you visit with your son.
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Post by silk on Oct 23, 2014 0:35:15 GMT -5
I am not too far from you Delia...Coffs Harbour.
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Post by delia62 on Oct 25, 2014 12:52:14 GMT -5
It's a small would Silk i have a Sister that lives at Halfway creek.  |
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Post by casey on Oct 25, 2014 14:27:37 GMT -5
Have a wonderful visit with your son.
Thanks for the story - it's amazing to learn of some of our families' histories and what they went through. |
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Post by silk on Oct 25, 2014 16:46:44 GMT -5
Delia...it is indeed a small world...it's a nice to live...where are you in Queensland. |
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