Historical information

Interview titled "Woman at War - by Catherine Duncan - Interviews with women in Industry No. 1 - interviews Mrs. Hammond a Melbourne Tram Conductress", dated 5/1943. ABC Shortwave Division.
An announcer introduces Catherine Duncan, who then introduces Nita Hammond who featured in a poster on the tram called "She's Helping You". Her husband is serving overseas, prior to becoming a conductress, was just an ordinary housewife, describes the training, learning on the job to collect fares, making friends son the job, was stationed at Head Office, American servicemen, finishing up after the war.

Significance

Demonstrates the work of the ABC during 1943 and has a close association with Catherine Duncan and Nita Hammond.

Physical description

Radio Transcript or script, 7 foolscap pages, duplicated. A4 photocopy held as well.