optimistic. His harsh experiences helped him to learn to accept people and circumstances without complaint or judgment. Facey was always grateful for the things he had and he cherished his family and those who loved him:
             "I was sad that I was not able to
             visit this fine old lady who had been
             was a wonderful woman and had looked
             after me and my brothers... she was
             As Facey grew older, he developed a fierce independent nature and persevered through difficult situations. During Facey's time, Australia was a country where it was man against the elements, struggling for survival. It was a vast country with harsh terrain. Australian history says t
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