Riverland Women

Elspeth Radford - Sheep stations, Saltbush and river life


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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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Riverland WomenBy Kerrie Lush