“Seeing the old Diamond Creek fire trucks made me smile. My late father Albert Cole, while at Diamond Creek Police Station was often called on to be Santa’s helper – a big burly bloke with a loud laugh, he was an ideal candidate. One Christmas, as planned, a fire truck came and Santa knocked. My two sons respectfully answered “Yes Santa” and “No Santa” to his questions. He congratulated them, voice disguised of course, gave them lollies and as he turned to go they said “Thanks Poppa”. How did they recognize him? “You forgot to take off your signet ring, Pappa”.
– Jan Diamond Valley Library, January 2015
Photo: Diamond Valley Local History Digitization Project
