Autobiographical interview
Bertha recorded this interview in 2012 with granddaughter Ursula. She discusses her upbringing, early work life as a governess and farm hand, the romance with Elmer, stories passed down from her grandmother and major moments of her life.
Returning to the old farm
In the early 1990s, Bertha returned to the Southern Downs to re-visit the
former Skjonnemand family farm at Emu Vale as well as her childhood
school and church.
Algona Street
Bertha lived at Algona Street for 20 years. This home video shows a
typical weekend during the 80s and 90s with sons Peter, Paul, John
and their families.