From the dusty paddocks of Two Wells, SA to the red heart of the Outback, Peter Hart’s life has been anything but ordinary. Born just weeks after the end of World War II, he grew up in a world rebuilding itself—where hands were calloused, neighbours were family, and "doing it tough" was just part of the job.
In this deeply personal memoir, Peter reflects on a life forged through service, mechanical curiosity, and a good dose of bush ingenuity. Whether it was rebuilding old cars before he could legally drive, hauling freight across the most remote parts of Australia, or rescuing others from breakdowns both mechanical and human—Peter has always met life’s challenges head-on.
Told with warmth, grit, and a touch of dry humour, Uphill All the Way is a tribute to resilience, hard work, and a generation that didn’t wait around for permission—they just got on with it.