Interview with Pat Hilliard

Pat Hilliard talks about owning freehold properties, living in a retirement village and managing her mortgage on government superannuation. Explains about property maintenance of her current home. Discusses her normally good health and a recent hospital experience. Relates her eating habits, diet and enjoyment of cooking. Recalls the hearty food she provided for her children when living in the colder climate of Bluff and Invercargill. Mentions activities with her grandchildren. Talks about her exercise and social contacts. Names the entertainment group of the Country Women's Institute, Invercargill Operatic Society, delivering Meals-on-Wheels, choir membership, helping at Longview Resthome and teaching adults to read. Discusses driving her car and the convenience of the local transport. Describes how care and craft meetings are run, her role as a volunteer and describes the people who attend. Explains about her retirement at 55 and subsequent jobs taken until she was 60. Talks of her schooling, attitudes towards older women and the responsibilities of women living alone. Recalls her mother's stroke and caring for her as the youngest of six daughters. Talks of the long life span of family members.

Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009083

Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA 2880.

Original recordings not available for playback. Surrogate copies will be provided.