EILEEN WATSON LOIS Margaret Hinton (nee Bell) was born in Ultima in June 1932 to parents who were wheat farmers near Ultima township.

She had two sisters, Mary and Maureen, and two brothers, Kevin and Bernie, all now deceased.

Lois attended Fourteen Mile State School and then Swan Hill High School.

On finishing school, Lois commenced employment at the Ultima Garage owned by Clem and Jack Bald...