Jean Widmer

Interview with Jean Widmer

Jean Widmer describes growing up in May Street, Eastwood. Her father operated the family business, Meadowsweet Jam factory, from the rear of the home.

Interviewer: Pauline Curby 
Date of the interview: 30 July 1997 
Transcription: Gabrielle Godard, March 1998

Audio extracts (.wav format):

  1. Meadowsweet Jam factory in May Street, Eastwood
  2. Working in the family business - Part 1
  3. Working in the family business Part 2
  4. Family home in May Street, Eastwood
  5. Mrs Widmer's grandparents
  6. Piano lessons and singing
  7. Motherhood

Transcript(PDF, 118KB) - 20 pages