Metallic wildebeests thunder through Woy Woy

During the 1950s, Woy Woy was a sleepy holiday town.

It had plenty of banks and estate agents, two pubs a picture show and a hamburger cafe.

We used to catch a bus or walk to the local cinema.

Ettalong, Umina, and Patonga had the big screens as well.

At Woy Woy, we watched some great movies such as Gone with the Wind, The Original Planet of the Apes, Finian's Rainbow and the hilarious Carry on up the Jungle.

You would describe Woy Woy then as peaceful and sleepy, but today the city rat race has caught up.

Metallic wildebeests thunder through the urban and shopping areas at speed.

Instead of chatting in the street, many people will barge and push past you if you dare to be in front of them.

Ah, for the good old days!

Email, 24 Nov 2016

Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy