Elizabeth's life story · Part 2

In conversation

Elizabeth Connors
John Kennedy

Recorded: 2012
Length: 39:33
Part: 2 of 2

“The boys used to walk, and the rest of the family was in the buggies and sulkies.”

About this conversation

Elizabeth Connors shares stories of growing up and working in the Inverell District.

Elizabeth Connors ('Aunty Liz') shares stories and memories from her life in the New England area of NSW with her great-nephew, John Kennedy. Some of her memories include: n- Crossing the river barefoot to get to school in Bundarra n- School and life on the mission in Tingha (there is more about this in Elizabeth's first recording) n- Working as a girl on various properties around the Inverell district n- What families did for food while travelling on foot between towns n- Memories of her father n- Life and work in Goonoowigall during her married life n- 'The Welfare' taking children away and the effect this had on families n- How this motivated Elizabeth to become a foster carer n- Elizabeth's nomination for an Australia Day Citizen's Award in 2011 n- Tragic deaths in her family n- Elizabeth's active life in Inverell today

Transcript

Transcript coming soon.

We’re transcribing these conversations one by one. In the meantime, you can listen to the whole recording.

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