Beatrice Blore interviewed by Jenny Salmon for the New South Wales Western Division oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 448049
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Blore, Beatrice, 1924-1994, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research; written permission required for public use.
- Description:
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- 1985 May 9
- 5 sound tape reels (ca. 86 min.)
- Series:
- New South Wales Western Division oral history project.
- Summary:
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Mrs Beatrice Blore talks about her family background; father's work as a border fence boundary rider; mother's early life; her own education and that of her older siblings and limited social contact. She also talks about swagmen during the Depression; her strictly monitored social life; pet animals; musical experiences and the effect of dust storms. Blore then discusses her marriage to Gerald Blore in 1951; difficulties encountered because of mother's strict attitude and her work after marriage, nursing in Wanaaring and helping the Flying Doctor sister.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on May 9, 1985.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia ;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary available (4 p.)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Salmon, Jenny, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the New South Wales Western Division oral history project.
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1985
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