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Myrtle Donaldson née Slade - Pokolbin Resident. Recorded 14 March 1983. Part 1/2.
Myrtle Donaldson's father was Sid Slade, the Slade family being long-time residents of the Pokolbin area. Her mother was the daughter of George Brown, who among other occupations was Cessnock's first coroner and owned a great deal of land in the Cessnock district.
In the interview Mrs. Donaldson provides a detailed account of members of both Slade and Brown families, as well as associated relations. Mrs Donaldson's recollections of her early life and especially those relating to George Brown are informative and interesting listening.
A summary of the recording is available.
SubjectDonaldson née Slade, Myrtle Jane, 1913-1999Nulkaba (N.S.W.)Pokolbin (N.S.W.)PersonJack DelaneyInterview logSummary: Myrtle Donaldson - Pokolbin Resident. Part 1/2. 14 March 1983CreatorDonaldson née Slade, Myrtle Jane, 1913-1999Delaney, Jack, 1919-2010Date Created14th March 1983[2] Nulkaba, NSW[3] Pokolbin, NSWIdentifier080A