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My family came from India when I was three, and settled in Niddrie in Melbourne, where we were the first Asians on our street. But we were soon welcomed by our neighbour, Max, and his wife, Pat. Max loved to talk to Dad over the fence. Apparently, he thought it was funny that we were always rugged up against the Australian ‘cold weather’, while he got around in his blue singlet and stubby shorts. And he chuckled about our mistakes with Aussie slang. For example, one day he called out to my brother, “Hey, mate, how’re you goin’?” and Clinton called back, “I’m catching the bus, uncle!” Over the years, we grew close. Whenever they went away on trips, they’d always bring us back something. And… More
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Lovely story
I don’t cry about romance. But honour & courage always get me. Max is definitely an honourable man, who had the courage (& good ‘ol human decency) to accept new Aussies as just that: new Aussies.
I’m so glad you have Max.
May we all be a little more like Max. ❤️
What a beautiful story. Thank you
Beautiful story thank you for sharing. Imagine what we could achieve if we were a whole nation of people with open hearts like marvellous Max.
Beautiful story – and what a neighbour
Beautiful story
Thanks for sharing ♥️
Max sounds like the beautiful welcoming neighbour that everyone new to Australia needs. Your lovely description of him makes me think that he is the model of the so called “fair go” spirit that seems to be somewhat missing in today’s Australia.
I think Max gets as much from the relationship as you do. Good neighbours are worth their weight in gold and Max certainly sounds one in a million.
We all need a Max in our lives. Thank you Debra for making Australia your home. This story was so heartwarming.
Beautiful story, may we all be a bit more like Max ????
Beautiful story ❤️????????????
Shar Mila what a lovely story xxx
Beautiful
What an inspiring story ????
Beautiful story
Debra, don’t forget that you and your family have enriched the lives of Max and his family too. He is also lucky to have had you.