Roger Syron is born at a time when Aboriginal families are living in many places in the inner-city such as Balmain and Rozelle. Roger’s father, a popular war veteran, is able to drink in any hotel where he is known. Roger’s mother is an English migrant. The family comes from Foster and later Roger lives in Rozelle but is thrown out for rent arrears. (Plater, pp. 100-101) (For more see under Stories, 1978)