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Join MemoriesBorn in 1927 to John and Dorothea Cain Brother John Cain Born into a political family with both father and brother Victorian Premiers
Alexandra Gontier Nanna dressed up ready for the coronation when Pa was Premier of Victoria 3 times 1. 3 days in 1942 2. 1945-1947 3. 1952-1955
Mum was a milliner - opened up her own business and loved the fashion world
Alexandra Gontier 1945 saw the Cain family meet up with Hector Crawford A friendship that would last till 2003 when Glenda died. Glenda was a dear friend (who was a opera singer- Coloratura soprano) Their friendship would see many holidays shared both in Australia and overseas
Attended local state school then PLC in 1940 for 5 years - happiest time of her life at this school
Alexandra Gontier Mums mother and father - Nanna and Pa 1953 awaiting the arrival of the queen and Prince Philip at the Melbourne Exhibition Building
Alexandra Gontier Mums first son Robert Drew Hunt Born - 30/12/56 Died - 11/01/77 Drew worked for Channel 7 as a cameraman Was coming home from and church event when he was involved in a car accident Celebrated his 21st in intensive care This poem was found by mum in his drawer soon after his death
Mum and l had many special holidays together including Tahiti, Magnetic Island and South Mole Island
Alexandra Gontier Miss Edna Davey was One of Johns teachers. Mum and miss Davey had a special spot in mums heart - she was an important part of her growing up years as they spent many Saturday afternoons together
Alexandra Gontier In the small corridor in Parliament House hang the portraits of both Pa and Uncle John
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