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Writing a Memoir

My experience in writing a memoir.

Informative, entertaining presentations available for clubs/organisations/libraries, Primary Schools and Secondary Schools.

Bookings for 2026 now available

‘The students loved it. They said it was the best incursion they have had. It was interactive and very enjoyable. Thanks again for such an enjoyable learning experience for the students![
Courtney Spezza (Teacher) Fitzroy Primary School

‘Our members loved your presentation’
Marie Everett – Knox & District Over 50s

‘…. everyone thought you spoke very well and enjoyed your talk. … many could identify with the area you come from and the subjects you spoke about.’
Ruth Chancelllor – Montrose Probus

“Thanks you Chris for a wonderfully entertaining talk today. History set in our oldest suburbs is always of interest to those of us who live further out.’
Deirdre Robinson- Croydon Park Probus

‘ … a lovely talk and trip down memory lane.’
Clem Thomson – Berwick Combined Probus

SOME PREVIOUS PRESENTATIONS
– Fitzroy Primary School
– Fitzroy North Library
– Fitzroy Rotary
– Fitzroy History Society AGM
– Yarra City Council – U3A – Collingwood
– Gertie’s Gallery – Fitzroy
– Montrose Probus
– Berwick Village Combined Probus
– Carlton Rotary
– Croydon Park Probus

‘A cracking read from beginning to end. Chris brings forth the sounds and smells of Fitzroy and the surrounding suburbs, transporting us back to another era of Australian migrant history’.
Mike Long

‘My husband & l travelled from Ballarat (116 km) for your launch Chris, and it was worth every mile! My husband didn’t even grow up in Fitzroy, but l’m having trouble getting to your book, he has been reading it every spare minute he has, then hides it!!’

Jane Furneaux

‘An intriguing and detailed story’.
Peter Woods, Past President of the Fitzroy History Society.

‘Roy Boy was an excellent book. I’m sure a lot of people will read it and see much of their own childhoods depicted within those pages!’
Craig Davis

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