Another part of Aussie history gone.

[MarkGU]

Remembering Steven Walls. Steven was the original Little Boy Lost. He went missing from his family farm near Guyra nsw on Feb 5 1960 aged 3 sparking the biggest man hunt in Australian history. He survived 4 days and nights in bitter cold temps. and was found holding a lamb for warmth. Steven died on the weekend aged 62.

R.I.P. you`re home now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jz5xWZhYqU

[noel_w]

I actually remember when he went missing. I was only about seven at the time and it was bitterly cold down west of the New England so couldn't imagine how cold the guy was up on the tablelands. That and the subsequent song made a huge impact on me. RIP

[Jillsy]

I hadn't heart this story Mark - thank you for sharing 

[HEM19X]

Played cricket & spent a lot of time with Steven when I lived in Guyra.. He always said that he didn't remember the incident at all.

[Robbo]

Did'nt remember the incident but do remember the song.
Thanks for filling in the story Mark.
Cheers


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[alnjan]

It's a famous tale, the Little Boy Lost but when you delve into the true story wasn't the missing little boy but a little boy who believed his Daddy was missing and he was looking for his Daddy.  Hence the ""Where's my Daddy, Where's my Daddy" cried the little boy lost"

https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/02/07/2812490.htm

"Johnny told us that's where the confusion started.

"There were two farm gates with big logs and Steven waited by the wrong gate and after waiting for a long time, Steven decided to go and look for his father. And four days later he was still looking for his Dad."

"When he was found he was saying 'Where is my Daddy? Where is my Daddy? And Bill Scrivener who found him said 'Why do you want your Daddy son? And Steven said 'Because he is lost and I have been looking for him.""

[MarkGU]

It's a famous tale, the Little Boy Lost but when you delve into the true story wasn't the missing little boy but a little boy who believed his Daddy was missing and he was looking for his Daddy.  Hence the ""Where's my Daddy, Where's my Daddy" cried the little boy lost"

https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/02/07/2812490.htm

"Johnny told us that's where the confusion started.

"There were two farm gates with big logs and Steven waited by the wrong gate and after waiting for a long time, Steven decided to go and look for his father. And four days later he was still looking for his Dad."

"When he was found he was saying 'Where is my Daddy? Where is my Daddy? And Bill Scrivener who found him said 'Why do you want your Daddy son? And Steven said 'Because he is lost and I have been looking for him.""

Al. The post was about the actual bloke who the song was written about passing away just recently.

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[alnjan]

Al. The post was about the actual bloke who the song was written about passing away just recently.

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Yep, Steven, as a four year old thought his Daddy was missing and went looking for him.  When found four days later was still asking, 'Where is my Daddy?" as he was still looking for his missing Daddy.  Sad that he has died. 

[Troopy_03]

Al. The post was about the actual bloke who the song was written about passing away just recently.

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https://www.flashlyrics.com/lyrics/johnny-ashcroft/little-boy-lost-82

As they went to search the ranges for a little boy lost,
They went to search the ranges for a little boy lost.
A lad of just four summers, Stephen Walls, that is his name,
And nobody doubts his courage, 'cause he's hardy and he's game,

[speewa158]

Please remember its Not History as Long as We Remember  . Then we can pass it along to our Young so it becomes part of there reverberance . 

[MarkGU]

Please remember its Not History as Long as We Remember  . Then we can pass it along to our Young so it becomes part of there reverberance .

Yes your right there Jamie.

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