Australian Country

collective memories

“The first thing that drew us in was the size of the property… The other thing was the house itself was just so interesting

As Margaret and Michael Randle affectionately squabble over who’s a collector and who’s a hoarder, it’s evident through the quirky treasures dotted throughout their home that they’ve lived a life rich with shared experiences and seen a few weird and wonderful things along the way.

That’s no surprise given that the pair have been married for 47 years after first meeting while at work, where Margaret was a legal secretary and Michael a lawyer. After the births of their

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