Do you have a grandparent or another loving figure that played a big part in your childhood? 

I was fortunate to have loving grandparents on both sides of the family. All were interesting and involved with us as kids in various ways.

This story is about my grandfather, on my mother’s side, who was a remarkable figure in Australia’s rural industry during a time in which much of the country’s economy depended on its success.

Want to find out more about this remarkable figure? Download the complete story below.