Marie McMullen reflects on 105 years of history
Marie McMullen, a 105-year-old resident of Orange, New South Wales, has shared reflections on her life spanning over a century of social and technological change.
Born in Carcoar in 1921, McMullen recalls attending major historical events with her parents, including the opening of Parliament House in Canberra in 1927 and the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932. She also described the impact of wartime restrictions, noting the rationing of petrol and essential food items like milk and meat, as well as the existence of a dugout air raid shelter built by her father.
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Canberra · Carcoar · Marie McMullen · Orange · Sydney Harbour Bridge
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] McMullen attended the opening of Parliament House in Canberra in 1927 with her parents. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] McMullen's father built a dugout air raid shelter. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marie McMullen was born in Carcoar in 1921. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During the war, rationing was implemented for milk, meat, and other food products. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] McMullen attended the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932 with her parents. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Petrol was strictly rationed during the war period. www.blayneychronicle.com.au