Growing up in the Northwest of Western Australia in the 1900s was a tough life. It was a place where one was wise to pay respect to the harsh, uncompromising climate in this rough area of the coastal towns of Port Hedland and Carnarvon. A picture is painted about life in these towns during this time. My story tells about my father's life in both of these places. He grew up with his mother and two older sisters, carving out a life without his father. He achieved his dream of becoming a publican. He met my mother in Port Hedland when she went north to work at the Pier Hotel. My story takes you on a family's journey as they faced resilience and triumph over many challenges growing up in the North of Western Australia.