Arthur Gill (b.1887): Life and Labour
At 13 years old Arthur left school to work as a gold beater for Mr Wallace Barnes. Arthur obtained this job through …
Arthur Gill (b.1887): Home and Family
“My Parents hadn’t much of this worlds’ wealth, but they provided as much entertainment for us as they could afford- and because …
Arthur Gill (b.1887) Habit, Culture and Belief
“I had some very happy times in that office, (along with some hectic ones, such as when the preacher couldn’t turn up …
Arthur Gill (b.1887): Researching Writing Lives
I have learned a great deal from the writing lives project and from my positive warm Author himself. Reading and researching about …
Arthur Gill. (b.1887): Education and Schooling
“Even as a boy I could discern who had the best of these transactions. I made a resolution that never would I …
Arthur gill (b.1887): War and Memory
“Whether it was a sense of patriotism or not, I wouldn’t like to say but I do know we lads bought as …
Arthur Gill (b.1887): Reading and Writing
Throughout Arthur’s memoir he alludes to the bible, comparing his life and works to that of biblical stories. It is very clear …
Arthur Gill (b.1887): An Introduction
Arthur Gill was born November 24th 1887. Arthur was the second of eight children. Eldest to youngest; William, Arthur, Sarah, Elizabeth, Mabel, Harry, Clifford and Stanley. …