close this book"Friday night was a big night in Hamilton" : the Golden Mile during the 1940s
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Background

Born in Hamilton on 22 December 1931. Father worked for NZ Dairy Co. for 42 years, mother worked at a photographic studio, and at Hallensteins. One sister, seven years older than Desree. Lived in Hamilton East as a child.