Reclaiming Balwyn: A social reminiscence of post-war life in a Melbourne suburb by Marion Virginia Weir Children growing up in early 20th century Melbourne developed a familiarity with their areas which probably remains unsurpassed; the DNA of our suburbs was imprinted on the soles of our feet. We walked, we rode our bikes on roads with little traffic – for miles and miles in every direction – we roamed, we explored, we belonged.
