Continuing the stories of my family treasures.
This particular item is a real treasure, both of monetary and sentimental value. It is stored in a safety deposit box, to be passed on to the next generation who will appreciate its significance.
As mentioned in “Remembering Those Who Came Before Us – Part One” Eric Lindsay and his brothers were impressive footballers and tennis players.
In the early 20th century, winning a premiership came with “real” gold medals. Charlie Lindsay played 1st Grade football for Port Kembla, and they must have won the competition in 1922. Eric Lindsay and Charlie Lindsay also played 1st Grade football for Dapto, winning the premiership in 1919.
In 1906, Eric Lindsay won the Junior Tennis Championship, and his victory was celebrated with “real” gold, all accompanied by this beautiful “real” gold fob chain.
To continue the family tradition, I had my son’s national ski championship awards replicated in gold and added to the family history fob chain. I am confident the next generation will value them as much as I do.
While it is sad that these treasures are kept locked away, I would be devastated if I wore the fob chain and lost them. Just having the capacity to share their story gives me great joy
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Table – John Lindsay and Mary Dunster and children
| Name | Born | Died | Status |
| John Lindsay | 1857 | 1930 | Married: Mary Dunster |
| Muriel | 1887 | 1961 | Unmarried |
| Charles | 1888 | 1964 | Married: Eileen McPhee |
| Joseph Roy | 1890 | 1929 | Unmarried |
| Walter Dunster | 1893 | 1967 | Married: Ethel Carr |
| Eric Stratford | 1894 | 1970 | Unmarried |
| Estelle | 1897 | 1962 | Unmarried |
| Harold Thornbury | 1895 | 1959 | Unmarried |
| Hilda | 1900 | 1963 | Unmarried |
| Doris | 1899 | 1980 | Unmarried |
| Hilton | 1902 | 1964 | Married: Edith Martin |
