Jean Brennan (nee Smythe) was born in 1852 in Western Australia.
She was the only child of a merchant sailor and a washer-woman.
She had an unfortunate domineering demeanour and was very large.
Jean married ex-convict Florence Brennan in 1875.
They had 4 children:
Constance b. 1876
Maisie b. 1877
Wilberforce b. 1880
Conal b. 1882
Jean was a very intelligent, manipulative woman,
shrewd in her dealings with people,
always able to capitalise on situations.
It was her idea to follow the gold rushes,
first to Falls Creek in 1885,
and then south to Southern Cross (1887)
and Kalgoorlie in 1893.
She was the only child of a merchant sailor and a washer-woman.
She had an unfortunate domineering demeanour and was very large.
Jean married ex-convict Florence Brennan in 1875.
They had 4 children:
Constance b. 1876
Maisie b. 1877
Wilberforce b. 1880
Conal b. 1882
Jean was a very intelligent, manipulative woman,
shrewd in her dealings with people,
always able to capitalise on situations.
It was her idea to follow the gold rushes,
first to Falls Creek in 1885,
and then south to Southern Cross (1887)
and Kalgoorlie in 1893.
For reflection ...
Jean was a woman who made use of every opportunity presented to her.
She used her skills and giftings (and wiliness)
to create the best life possible for herself and her family.
How do I use the opportunities that come my way?
Do I recognise them as opportunities,
or more of a challenge?
How can I change my mindset?
Jean was a woman who made use of every opportunity presented to her.
She used her skills and giftings (and wiliness)
to create the best life possible for herself and her family.
How do I use the opportunities that come my way?
Do I recognise them as opportunities,
or more of a challenge?
How can I change my mindset?