The land was bought by Roger and Justine Sawkins in 1970 and they built a house on it, selling it in December 1971. Paul, Joachim, Dominic and Cara also lived there.
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October 1969
The block of land was covered mainly in long grass with a number of fine gum trees. There were some sheds at the back which were overgrown. |
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August 1970
The sitting room with the dining room beyond. These rooms were at the front of the house and the sliding doors opened to the side garden at the end of the drive. |
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August 1970
The sitting room looking the other way with a wooden 'fence' (with swing doors in the middle) to separate it from the hallway. Roger made some chipboard storage boxes and bookcases with bricks and planks. |
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August 1970
The playroom and open-plan kitchen at the back of the house. Paul and Joachim Sawkins are playing on the kitchen bench. |
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August 1970
The narrow driveway had gum trees down one side and bamboo down the other, which was an impressive entrance but not very wide. A fence was added on the outside of the trees. |
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1971
The back of the house from the garden, which did not have very high priority! |
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1971
The garden was eventually cleared and grassed, with the old tree stumps used for seats. |