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Martin Place!!:^O

Yes, yes, yes...Bumper Farrell. He was a (Harley?)motorcycle cop.

He actually protected the gals from violence. He gave no quarter to anybody playing up and causing trouble at the Cross including swearing in public........ Used to take them aside into a lane and give them a 'talking to'. He was rough and tough but well respected.

Palmer Street was the street I remember with the gals. I could be alone at 2am anywhere at the cross having a late night coffee with friends. I was never in any danger whatsoever from anyone.

Things changed when the USA servicemen had their R&R from Vietnam at the Cross.

All those wonderful fashion boutiques, world class restaurants, etc. closed down and moved.

And Martin Place.....men removed their hats out of respect when they walked past the Cenotaph.

We were so lucky growing up in that era.  Despite hardships, life was so good because we were happy with what we had.

What an incredible coincidence.....I just read this morning's Sydney Morning Herald and there is a letter to the editor about Bumper Farrell. 

Yep Dilly you young thang! You wont remember relighting the wick on the old kero TV--mongrel job on a windy night-lol. Richo.

Hi Richo I also remember trying to relight the kero fridge, heater and lamp.

freshwater

I do not recall the owner of 2-20 - but my Mother probably did - at that stage I was just interested in their gowns 🙂

Did you ever go to Vadims in Challis Avenue?

Rosalie Norton - the cafe on Macleay Street where she had painted all the eyes on the walls!

La Croissant D'Or in Maclean Street - the most divine French pastries lol

Bea Miles was said to have 'lost the plot' as a result of study:O She used to have a billboard around her neck advertising Shakespearian quotations.  She would turn it around when she wanted a break and the sign then said 'gone to lunch'.

I once saw her force the door off the hinges of a taxi in Railway Square when the driver refused to accept her as a fare 😮

yep she was a strong lady

Havent been in here for yonks - been busy unpacking and settling in - just love our new home.

Good to see everyone is still remeniscing - I remember Bea Miles well - used to see her a lot when waiting for the tram at Central to go to school.

i wouldn't have liked to take her on

Hi Rosie....nice to see you back here ♥

😮 Darkie :^O :-x I like reading this thread and watching the posts about how things have changed You may stay dilly 🙂  but watch me brollie :^O