Pauline Rayment interviewed by Bill Gammage in the Drovers oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4218570
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Rayment, Pauline, 1934-2016, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research and personal copies. Written permission is required for public use for 10 years from the date of the interview.
- Description:
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- 2007
- 1 sound file (ca. 80 min.)
- Series:
- Drovers oral history project.
- Summary:
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Pauline Rayment born in New Guinea, discusses her family life and background; father Arthur Denis Gluyas police officer in Wau, New Guinea; one teacher school Australian curriculum; evacuation of women, children WWII; arrival in Sydney 1941; father joining the Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit; returning to New Guinea after war; exposure to aftermath of war, gallows; food shortages; impact of war on father; settling in Queensland; marrying Charlie Rayment; Charlie's war and droving experiences; Rayment's property near Kurran; isolation; 50 miles to mail correspondence lessons; woman's role on station; practicalities; Flying Doctors; contentment of her life; moving to Eiden Park 1969; Kurran property ownership to son Bruce; son Don's career; Charlie's 80th birthday; his skills; strong support network amongst outback neighbours; importance of social events; learning self-reliance.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on August 25, 2007 at Camooweal, QLD.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
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- Corrected transcript (typescript, 72 leaves)
- Timed summary (4 p.).
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Gammage, Bill, 1942-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Drovers oral history project.
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2007
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