Aunt Daisy
New Zealand broadcaster (1879–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Maud Ruby Basham MBE (née Taylor; 30 August 1879 – 14 July 1963), usually known as Daisy Basham or professionally as Aunt Daisy, was a New Zealand radio broadcaster from 1930 to 1963. Her various nicknames included "New Zealand's First Lady of the Radio", "Everybody's Aunt" and "The Mighty Atom" due to her 'radio activity' but also a comment on her small stature.[1]
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Daisy Basham | |
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Born | Maud Ruby Taylor (1879-08-30)30 August 1879 London, England |
Died | 14 July 1963(1963-07-14) (aged 83) Wellington, New Zealand |
Occupation | Radio broadcaster |
Spouse |
Frederick Basham
(m. 1904; died 1950) |
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