THE first ferryman to French Island, Les Peterson, was once required to deliver a baby on a trip to the island.
When author Christine Dineen related this story to a roomful of fascinated locals in Corinella recently, Les’s daughter happened to be in the audience and told how she was named after the ferry.
Local history doesn’t get much more immediate than that!
U3A BASS Valley combined with the Corinella District Community Centre to host Christine’s fascinating presentation about French Island’s history, people, flora and fauna.