2 Quotes by Marguerite Patten

As both lemons and pearl barley were now obtainable (1952), this refreshing drink formed part of one invalid menu....

The survey of the time spent in the home by most housewives established that, on average, they worked 75 hours a week, with overtime on Saturdays and Sundays. This did not take into account that a number of women were also doing part or full-time work outside the home.