Marjorie wrote about the black influenza that swept through New Zealand after the first World War ended. Photo: SuppliedIn 1922 the rich aunt offered to take Marjorie on the trip of a lifetime to England and continental Europe. The aunt's husband had found a nugget on the goldfields but died young while electioneering to be the Premier of Queensland, leaving her rich. Marjorie was granted a year's leave from her teaching job and the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association nominated her for Wimbledon. Wrote Biddy - "At times we were rich, with a nanny and maids all in uniform, other times when the bubble burst there was no money at all.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 04, 2026 20:24 UTC