Joyce Pounsett

Fashions 1947-1952


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Joyce recalls the fashions of her youth.... Her Mum was a gifted seamstress and in those days people made their own clothes. Joyce talks about her mother making dresses and underwear and this was not unusual in those days.

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Joyce Pounsett

Bathtime At Peterborough, South Australia in the 1940's


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How things have changed. In this week's story Joyce recalls bathtime as a child in Peterborough. The weekly bath on Saturday and the rituals associated with it.  

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Joyce Pounsett

Childhood Pets


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This week's topic is "Childhood Pets" and Joyce shares her memories of her pets.....  

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Joyce Pounsett

Pre School Days


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Joyce talks about the years before going to school, the pre school years when there were no kindegartens or play groups....

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Joyce Pounsett

My Sister Janet


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Joyce talks about her childhood and her younger sister Janet and her arrival in Joyce's life.  

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Joyce Pounsett

Christmas Memories


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Joyce shares her Christmas memories. Many presents were hand made and paper came from the butcher....  

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