"I want you home on the farm, Bill.
There’s
no labour around, everyone’s still in the
forces,
and we’ve got so much work to do.
We need you home..."
Farmer, traveller and former Shire President,
Bill Leahy has lived an extraordinary life. This
is his story. Returning home to Rochester
in 1945 to work on the
family property, Bill has
helped to shape his local
community. Bill tells the
stories of the many people
who have influenced his
life, from family members
to lifelong friends.
From Homebush to
Rochester Park follows
four generations of the
Leahy Clan, from Tipperary in Ireland to
Rochester, Australia.