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Author: Ron Maslin,Softbound, 80 Pages, ISBN: 9780959290318, First Edition, 1982, **Second-Hand book in perfect unread condition !
What a pleasure and privilege to write a foreword to a book dedicated to the grand "Old Lady'. of the mallee.
"Big Lizzie-, as she stands proud on her final resting place in Red Cliffs, serves to remind later generations, not only of the strength and purpose in that steel construction, but that it is a lasting symbol and tribute to the courage and determination of that era.
To the author of this book, Mr. Ron Maslin. I acknowledge his thorough research and interest in the -Big Lizzie'. background. which has culminated in this interesting story.
Two other gentlemen are deserving of mention for their great help over the years. Firstly, Mr. Jack Gates of Mildura who, as a young lad was in the "Big Lizzie- team and who is also a nephew of the man who created "Big Lizzie". Mr. Frank Bottrill. The other gentleman is an original first war settler of Red Cliffs, an important source of information. Mr. Arthur Robinson, now of Adelaide.
To those early settlers of Red Cliffs you, together with "Big Lizzie-. forged part of the heritage of our town and district and the author, Ron Maslin. with this book will keep alive the memories and we hope, inspire future generations.
ERN WOLFE
President, "Big Lizzie'. committee.
