THE LIFE STORY OF ANNIE SARGENT

Clarence Sargent, a name which honours the clarity of his bright blue eyes But Tim, meaning to honour God, was the name he chose An act which he fulfilled with his life of serving From training ships to cargo boats, war-torn Gallipoli to the dusty roads of Australia Annie Sargent’s life is often told through those of others Born to new immigrants, a helper in their businesses The bluest of blue eyes she married She remembers their meeting at a roadside stall more than 80 years ago Life at Hurstville was one of caring for others The little playhouse was a library and café for more than one generation The milkman and baker, iceman and hawker visiting the family Self-sufficient, they grew vegetables, kept poultry

Annie’s children inherited their father’s green thumb Annie, a gifted cook and seamstress, reader and puzzler Her kindness and grace in assisting neighbours; caring for her husband and father through their terminal illnesses Now, at 105 years and with 5 living generations of females in the family she is still a treasured part of life for those who know, respect and love her