Warren (Wal) Maynard
Creation Date: 16/11/2019 (4.38pm)
Location : Cape Barren Island
Soldier relation: 4988 Private Cecil Maynard, Great Uncle
Affectionately known as Wal, Warren Maynard is 67 years old, raised on Cape Barren Island since he was seven or eight years old. Aunty Madge and Uncle Rueben raised him, in their old house, pictured, although as he grew older, he preferred to live in a tiny hut close to this building. He inherited the property from Aunty Madge. Wal has worked for over twenty years as a farm labourer on the Siron and Roy Fulsang property on the northeast of the island. Wal is a great character and so well-liked by all community. He is renowned as a hunter and fisherman. Wal supplies kangaroo to many community members unable to do so. He is a great rifleman and can skin a kangaroo in forty seconds. Wal continues to feed the town dogs with kangaroo bones for all. The 'black seal' is a name given to him for his skill in diving for abalone and crayfish. He can dive freehand to great depths with only a snorkel and goggles. Growing up Wal built his little hut opposite this house, he strapped his television aerial on top of a small pine tree next to his place, often commenting about as the tree grew the TV reception became better every year, he was thrilled about this. Wal often had to extend the cable coming down the tree, and it now stands close to fifty feet high. Wal purchased a more extensive style building from the Aboriginal council a more cabin style homestead which he has lived for the past ten years. Wal is immediately recognised riding around the community on his trusty agricultural farm bike and a Collingwood footy club beanie. A one-eyed magpie fan, often reminding you of who is the best footy team in the AFL league.