Meta Pruul
Our Town
English - May 06, 2021 06:30 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MBSociety & Culture south australia people and places heritage social history real voices community Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Join Jeff, Marilyn and David as they recount the inspiring story of Meta Pruul, an extraordinary woman whose musical talent enriched the cultural life of South Australia.
The Pruul family, displaced by the Second World War, eventually settled in Gawler. Find out how they adapted to their new lives and the ways they contributed to the life of the town. A heart-warming story told by those who knew its key players, this episode will appeal to music lovers, and to those who remember a time when bricks were made by hand!
By David Tucker, Jeff Turner, Marilyn Tucker, Tony Baylis, Grace & Skye Humphill.