Christina Eddy Oral History

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DescriptionThis interview consists of two audio recordings and transcripts. Christina Eddy was interviewed on 1 March 2004 at the Whitlam Library, Cabramatta by Tom O'DonnellInterview SummaryBorn Christina Mora MacTavish on 2nd June 1921 in Tamworth. She attended Nemingha Public School and then Tamworth High School.

Her father John MacTavish and mother Sarah Jane McInnis were married on 1919 the same year that they settled in Australia from Scotland. She had three younger brothers, Hugh, George and Donald.

Christina married Clifford Dermott Eddy (Cliff) on 20th September 1947 and moved to the Fairfield area in 1947 where their daughter Christine Margaret was born in 1948.

Christina helped establish the Fairfield Meals-on-Wheels service and continued to work there for 35 years. She also volunteered at the Fairfield City Museum and Gallery.

She was a member of the Fairfield Auxiliary for 30 years, worked as a secretary and president of the lawn bowls sector of the St Johns Park Bowling Club section until it closed.

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Interview Transcript - Christina Eddy - Part 2

Interview Transcript - Christina Eddy - Part 1

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Interview with Christina Eddy - Part 2

Interview with Christina Eddy - Part 1

Oral History

Clifford Eddy Oral History

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IntervieweeChristina EddyInterviewerTom O'DonnelDate of interview01/03/2004DurationTotal interview 00:47:10Transcripts availableYesRightsFairfield City CouncilAccess ConditionsAccess open for research, written permission required for personal copies and public use

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