Ruth gives us an overview of her favourite book - Blow the Wind southerly by Kay Brownbill of South Australia. It is a book which spans over 100 years from the mid 19th century.
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Ruth was 21 when she met Murdoch, her future spouse. He was not what she expected and she wasn't sure that he was the 'right one'.
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Ruth tells us an interesting story of her mother's advice on the best place to meet a nice christian boy. She then goes on to give us a somewhat amusing account of her first date and her first love.
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Ruth shares her memories of fasions of the late 1960's - the mu-mu, short dresses and empire line dresses, Prue Acton, Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton. She also remembers important news stories of those days.
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Ruth's interests as a young adult included ten pin bowling, ice skating and going to the beach. She was a member of Legacy and met her friends mainly through her church. Her interests were embroidery, crochet and different crafts. Endless Summer was one of her favourite movies. She is still in...
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Ruth tells us about her first job with the Olumpic Tyre and Rubbger Co. at the top of Anzac Highway in Adelaide. She travelled to work by bus which was 3/4 hour journey. She was hired as a mail clerk and was required to sort mail into pigeon holes, frank the...
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