Oak Flats

Oak Flats

Where We Belong
- Dot Gillis
Dorothy hated camping but loved the Lake. It seemed it was her destiny to become part of the community around the Lake.

a Child’s Own Adventureland
- Wendy Wilson
As a place for raising children, Oak Flats was a perfect adventureland.

Two Together
- Betty and Ron Cross
Betty and Ron reflect on their childhoods and life together

Away from the hurley burley
- Bob Terry
In Oak Flats there were always plenty of things to do
and plenty of ways to learn responsibility.

Fortunate/Unfortunate
- Gordon Orange
The story of a man who kept making and losing fortunes over his life,
but who never gave up.

Garage Days
- Ron Gooley
Oak Flats was a paradise for struggling working class families, building their houses and their community bit by bit as money and time allowed.

Ray
- Vera clack
The second world war had its effect on Vera and her husband Ray. Vera found her refuge in Oak Flats.

The Heart of the Site
- Louise Shaw and Kim Doran
Being involved in bushcare is a challenge but it can also reward you by changing who you are.

When I Fall in Love
- Marge Hyde
Oak Flats: a place for swimming, sailing, dancing and, of course, falling in love.

Born to Fish
- Ken Christophers
Ken’s life in fishing started on Lake Illawarra.

Batchy
- Maree Batcheldor
A tribute to Maree’s husband Bob. A love story that blossomed and
matured on the shores of the Lake and in the community at Oak Flats.