Alfred Ireson (b. 1856): Life and Labour – Part One
Considering the sheer wealth of memory that Alf writes about his times of work, it is only natural that it should be …
Harry Young (B.1901-1996): Habits, Culture & Belief
Harry writes of how being in the communist youth party changed his habits from quitting smoking to taking up physical activity. …
Syd Metcalfe (B. 1910): Education & Schooling
“We were children until the day we left school.” Syd Metcalfe, ‘One Speck of Humanity’ There is a sense that Metcalfe did …
Edna Bold (B.1904): Life Writing, Class & Identity
Self-examination The narrative form that Bold most uses is that of self-examination. Regina Gagnier saw this narrative form as incorporating the “value …
Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): Life & Labour
Charles Lewis Hansford left school at the age of fourteen in order to contribute towards the family economy, and put to use the work …
Charles L. Hansford (B. 1902): Home & Family
From Charles Hansford’s account, Home & Family life does not seem to be the most significant theme as he mainly focuses on his …