Biographical notes:
Grew up at Berri. Dux of Berri Primary School. Trained as shorthand/typist at Muirden Business College, Adelaide. Worked in Berri & later in Adelaide where she eventually became personal secretary to the Minister for Roads & Traffic. Travelled extensively. Took one of earliest flights from Adelaide to Renmark. First overseas trip to England on the Himalaya. Continued travelling until age 80 with trip to Rocky Mountains & Alaska. Drove own car until age 86.