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Malcolm C. McDonald has had a chequered career from the balmy tropical north in his youth playing ‘A’ grade hockey and later participating in motorbike Scramble racing. A stint as an AC Armament Fitter in 10 Operational Squadron at Garbutt RAAF base Townsville to a career in the Queensland Ambulance Service retiring as Assistant Commissioner Metropolitan Region.
A life Member of Paramedics Australasia recognised for voluntary service and a Past National President. A Scottish Armiger, he is Toiseach of Finlaggan Council Clan Donald International. For some years Malcolm has studied the history of Scotland and researched the family line back to the 1600s.
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COUNTRY DAYS.
The aircraft crossed the dividing range
before us stretched the inland plain.
Sparse trees dotted the red ochre scene
sparkle of water from the snaking stream
blurs of grey of vanishing kangaroo
bobbing brown blobs of panicking emu.
Distant dust cloud trails a mob of cattle
hide ghostly horsemen the heat they battle.
This fabled Inland of ironstone and gidgee
a vast living canvas of colour and imagery.
MMcD
When I travelled for the first time to take up a position of
Ambulance Officer at Julia Creek Centre in 1962.
Powerful imagery! I can “see” the scene although I have never set foot out of the United States.
I appreciate your encouragement Vicki – the vastness of the inland has a lasting effect on all who travel through its expanse and have the privilege to meet with those who are a part of its rich history.
Where can your various McDonald family history books be purchased from?
Hello Teri,
Thank you for your interest.
My books are available through my profile on this website. https://caboolturewriterslink.com/user/malcolm.mcdonald/
Thanks again.
Malcolm
Hi Malcolm,
I sent you the message on behalf of my friend Sharon, she is a direct descendant of the Nimmitabel McDonalds, same line as Sister Ursula, who was her father’s first cousin. Sharon was hoping to acquire your most up to date book on your shared Scottish ancestors and the places in Scotland where they came from.
We are visiting Scotland early next year and were thrilled to see you have written books about this family. Sharon saw the list of eight of your books in the National Library listings, including Chains that Bind… with 2 later editions; also, Moidart to Monero; and A Powerful Bloodline, though none of these seem available to buy from this site. Is it The Chains that bind 2004 edition the one Sharon should buy first? Or? And where can we purchase a copy of these other books not mentioned on this site? Thank you for any information you provide to help us.