Ep2: A Childhood of Work and Wonder
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Ep2: A Childhood of Work and Wonder
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May Bradford’s childhood was anything but ordinary. Born in 1897, she grew up in Queensland’s central Gemfields, in a family where hard work, enterprise and entertainment were woven into everyday life.
Her father, Charlie Bradford, was a showman with an eye for opportunity, and the Bradford children were expected to contribute to the family’s endeavours. From helping with the work of mining to performing acrobatics, singing and dancing, May’s early years were filled with activity and adventure.
As the family’s enterprise evolved, travelling silent film shows brought entertainment to communities across regional Queensland. For May, these experiences offered an education beyond the classroom, introducing her to audiences, unfamiliar places and the practical realities of making a living.
This was a childhood shaped by both hard work and wonder. It helped foster the confidence, versatility and resourcefulness that would become important as May ventured into new worlds and began charting a remarkable life of her own.