- 2016 edition. 214 pages
- Publisher. TS Publishing
- Softcover. Large. Photos.
- Condition. Very good ex libris
Maria was the wife of Judge Thomas Weston during the gold rush in Hokitika. She had to deal with the ravages of the scarlet fever epidemics as she gave birth to her children and cared for them.
After Tom was made redundant they travelled to Christchurch where he practised as a lawyer and supported education from primary to tertiary levels. Maria enjoyed her boys company and activities, took them to circuses and shows. She gave elaborate dinner parties and attended the opening of the Christchurch Cathedral
The twins ,who were judged too young to go were very offended and unused their Shanghais on all the windows in the house. Maria learnt to ride the newly invented bicycle at the age of 60 and rode with one of her sons to order some beer. A pragmatic and maternal woman she dealt resolutely with life's sorrows and joys.
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