More Info →Lorraine Holtham: Her life in Palmerston North, part 1 - Manawatu Conversations

Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio 5th February 2019. Lorraine Holtham, Part 1 of 5. Born in Palmerston North in 1935. Lived towards top of Albert Street, private rental. State housing beginning then. Trotting stables next door. Description of house. 6 children, 4 rooms, getting inside bathroom. Coal range in kitchen. Moved into state house later. Father worked for council, mother house cleaning. Everyone poor. Penny ice creams. Growing food. Singer sewing machine. Primary school experience.