Fatdog said:
That's a really cool toy, AZA!! How long have you had that one?
I picked it up only a couple of years ago now from a swap meet.
The very interesting thing about this unit FD is the recordings that are on the two
mini reels that came with it.
A young family that had migrated from England to Australia that consisted of the two
parents and a small boy and girl, maybe around 5 and 7, had recorded thier then current
living situation and well wishes to the Grandparents back in England. I presume to send to them
as you would a letter.
The recordings where made over a number of weeks on and off by all of the family taking turns
and they where recorded in 1972
The area the family spoke about is only about 150km away from where i currently live but the same area
i once lived and went to school.
It is an amazing time capsule that i have listened to often
They talk about school and the struggle to find work. But they mention the new Aluminium plant
that is supposed to be built there soon and that perhaps he (the father) will get work there.
Of course thats been there now for 35 years and even a friend of mine that i went to school
with works there !
They also spoke of next doors new flash car that races up and down the street
and how different it seems to them. Turns out to be a Valiant Charger. Classic
What i
wouldnt give to go back in time to 1972 and buy one of those off the showroom floor !!
Anyway it is all very interesting and as i said an incredible time capsule of the area 37 years ago.
I dont know if the grandparents ever got it because obviously the recordings are still here in
Australia
but i cant help 
