Stephen's family settled in Melbourne, Australia, living in the suburb of Springvale North for two years before moving to Perth, Western Australia just in time to witness the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games held in November of that year. He attended Nollamara Primary School then Tuart Hill Senior High School. His first job was as a clercial assistant with the Library Board of WA, followed by 10 years with the Western Australian Museum, during which time he developed his strong interest in Australian history. This led Stephen to write three books on various aspects of Western Australian history and ultimately to the publication of the CD-Rom, Australia On CD, in later life when he found himself on the employment scrap heap, having reached his mid 50s and considered "too old" to do graphic arts work. Stephen took the bull by the horns and turned to what he loves best - writing, photography and travelling Australia. Three years of travel and research later, the result of his efforts - this website and the CD-Rom, Australia On CD - are now available for all to use and enjoy.