Welcome to another episode of Riverland Women. In this episode, our guest is Elspeth Radford. Elspeth is a woman of many talents and has a fascinating story to tell.
- Founder of Saltbush Clothing: Elspeth founded one of South Australia's most renowned country clothing brands.
- Nursing Career: From stitching up shearer's hands to being the onset nurse for the filming of the iconic Australian movie, Breaker Morant.
- Movie Appearance: Elspeth had a small but memorable role as Bryan Brown's wife in Breaker Morant.
- Health Advocate: She is now dedicated to encouraging more rural doctors to serve in regional South Australia through her role with the Flinders Medical School
- Airbnb Host: Elspeth and her husband Graham run an Airbnb at Wigley Flat.
Elspeth moved to the Riverland almost 15 years ago, bringing with her a wealth of experiences and stories. She grew up on a sheep station in the North East of South Australia, left for boarding school at the age of 10 before returning to rural life with her husband, Graham.
Key Takeaways
- Insights into growing up on a sheep station in the State's north east.
- The journey of founding and running Saltbush Clothing.
- Balancing multiple roles, including managing an Airbnb.
- Behind-the-scenes stories from her appearance in Breaker Morant.
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