A chance get together in a hay barn at a 90th birthday party has resulted in a book giving a snapshot of country life during the 1900s.
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Author Peter Jones, formerly of Angaston, now of Gawler Belt SA, has written ‘Six fine Ladies’ which will be released in November.
The ladies who tell their story in the book are Audrey O’Çallaghan, Claire Fiebiger, Grace Kraehenbuehl, Gertie Schiller, Irene Gabel and Dot Hearl.
Their life trips led to the ladies occupying the six units on North Street, Angaston in the Barossa Valley but it was Grace’s 90th birthday that Peter caught up with them.
“The ladies were all friends from the units and were sitting around reminiscing about their lives,” Peter said.
“I was eaves-dropping on their chat and found it very interesting and so came the idea for a book to tell their stories.
“It gives a look into the hardships, sacrifices and toughness they had to endure as well as the fun and good times. Hopefully it gives future generations a look at what Australian life was like during the 1900s for women.”
It is the second book for Peter who had previous success with ‘Educating Horses’.
The manuscript is currently with the printer and Peter is excited about the book’s launch which will be in the Zion hall, Angaston on November 17.