Historical information

Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years.
Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.

Physical description

Gertrude Perry Collection - invoice for Miss G E Perry of an Austin Freeway Saloon registration HNV 727 on 3/7/1962 from A. W. Pulfer Motors Pty Ltd. Miss Perry traded her Lancer GYP 308 (500 pounds) for the Austin Freeway Saloon HNV 727 and cash transaction of 658 pounds 9 shillings. Austin car full price 1.140 pounds. Attached receipt for cash sum by Pulfer Motors dated 6/7/1962 on blue paper with stamp duty of three pence.