Lessons from my Schooldays

Ruth recalls some of the lessons from her schooldays....  
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Teachers I Remember

Ruth talks about the teachers she remembers from her school days in Adelaide during the 1950's and early 60's.  
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High School Memories

Ruth remembers her days in High School in Adelaide during the 1960's...
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Getting to and from school

Ruth started at Dover Gardens Primary School at aged 7, a new school in a new residential area of Adelaide.  She tells the story of the day she lost one of her galloshes on the way home from school.    
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Early School days

Early School days
Ruth remembers listening to the story of Madeleine being read to her when she was 4 years old, and of starting school at 5 years of age at Parkside Infant School    
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World, National and State Events - 1960's

World, National and State Events - 1960's
Ruth remembers major events during her teen years of the 1960's - the assassination of John F Kennedy, balloted conscription in Australia for young men to fight in Vietnam War, Harold Holt's disappearance and the introduction of decimal currency into Australia in 1966 are among the events remembered.  
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Childhood hobbies and sports

Childhood hobbies and sports
Ruth enjoyed collecting stamps and seashells as a child and also pressed flowers.  She shares her experiences of playing basketball (netball) and ballet lessons.    
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Fashions of the Day

Ruth recalls the Moo Moo, Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton and Mia Farrow's hairstyle not to mention the Twist and the Stomp!  
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Teenage Years

The Life Story Circle topic this week is My Youth and Teenage Years. Ruth recalls her teenage years and the changes she went through.  
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Household Routines I Remember

Household routines are part of growing up and they change with each passing decade. From times when washing was done by hand in the copper and squeezed through a mangle to the autmated washing machine sof today. Ruth talks about the routines of her childhood.  
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Childhood Pets

This week Ruth talks about her childhood and, in particular, her pets from that time.  
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My Preschool Years

My Preschool Years
Ruth recalls growing up in Adelaide in the 1950's, in particular her preschool years.
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My Mother

My Mother
Continuing her story of her parents, Ruth recalls her mother.
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My Father - John Payne

My Father - John Payne
Ruth shares her memories of her father - John Payne.
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My Grandparents

My Grandparents
Ruth recalls her grandparents
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Christmas Memories 1974

Christmas Memories 1974
Ruth recalls her Christmas in 1974.
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Our honeymoon in Tasmania

Our honeymoon in Tasmania
Ruth and Murdoch travelled via Melbourne to Tasmania and sailed on the Princess of Tasmania across Bass Straight.  They spent two weeks touring and highlights were Port Arthur and the Hobart Casino.  
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My challenging wedding plans

My challenging wedding plans
The arrangements for Ruth and Murdoch's wedding were anything but smooth going.  Listen to Ruth's interesting story.  
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My 21st birthday celebration

Ruth's 21st birthday celebrations were held at the Royal Coach Motor Inn in Adelaide South Australia.  It was a small affair.  
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Visits to Port Broughton South Australia

Ruth and her husband often visited Mrs Barnes, widow of George Barnes of Port Broughton.  Mrs. Barnes' house was filled with wonderful furniture and brick-a-brack, which was much admired by Ruth's husband.  Ruth's amusing story leads us to the deceased estate auction after Mrs Barnes' death, where their expectations of acquiring...
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