Florence Callicott Oral History 2003

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DescriptionThis interview consists of two audio recordings and transcripts. Florence Callicott was interviewed on 23 October 2003 at the Whitlam Library, Cabramatta by Beverley Donald.Interview SummaryChurch Involvement: This interview primarily focuses on Florence's lifelong devotion to her church. Born in Fairfield, she recalls attending Sunday School from early childhood. She married her husband, Ben Callicott, at the Fairfield Methodist Church in September 1962, continuing a long family connection.

The Parks Uniting Church: Florence served as a Sunday School teacher, Mother’s Club secretary, and became a church elder around the time of the Methodist-Uniting Church Union in 1977. In 1986, she and her husband moved to support a budding congregation group in the west. This grew into the official "Parks Uniting Church" (later based in Abbotsbury). She highlights the deeply welcoming, collaborative, and multicultural nature of the congregation, which features a strong Filipino representation that forms the backbone of their music ministry.

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IntervieweeFlorence CallicottInterviewerBeverley DonaldDate of interview23/10/2003DurationTotal interview: 00:32:34Transcripts availableYesRightsFairfield City CouncilAccess ConditionsAccess open for research, written permission required for personal copies and public use

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Oral History ProjectFoundations of Faith - Christian Churches in FairfieldCollectionAll Oral HistoriesPeopleStimson FamilyFlorence Callicott (nee Stimson)Related itemsFlorence Callicott Oral History