Joan STEPHENSON - Interviewed on 27 March 2000

In this interview, Joan Stephenson reminisces about life in Strathpine, including the Normanby rum distillery, the war years, her family's butcher business, and her community service. Joan fondly describes community traditions, such as swimming at Sweeney’s Reserve on hot nights, which attracted locals and visitors from Brisbane. She also remembers Sweeney’s kiosk and its owner, Patsy, who was well-regarded in the community.