Historical information

Laurie is a member of local pioneer family. He was born in 1938, in the hospital gifted to the island community by his grandparents William and Lucy Thompson, after whom the Cowes main street is named, twenty minutes before his twin brother John. His stories providing a unique insight into Phillip Island's social history and development. [ The Advertiser Dec 2023]

Significance

Historical

Physical description

Coloured front and back on book - front with Laurie Dixon on his tractor and back cover photo of Laurie with his three dogs. Details of Laurie's life on Phillip Island

Inscriptions & markings

Home Paddock Stories Phillip Island and Beyond by Laurie Dixon - Made in 2023 - printed by Print It Fast