Great Australian CWA Stories: Bill 'Swampy' Marsh

If you ever thought the Country Women's Association was all about tea and scones...you'd be wrong. Well, they do make the best scones anywhere in the world, but these big-hearted, fun-loving and practical women are the backbone of many communities. Drought relief, rural health, care for new immigrants, taking on the politicians - and guess who led the protest when the first major shopping centre was built in Australia with no public toilets? They dig sand-bogged vehicles out of the dunes, look after the lost and lonely, speak at national conferences and at the end of the day, still serve up a plate of scones still warm from the oven and a good brew of tea. We couldn't get by without the CWA - and this is not only a book of anecdotes, but a wealth of recipes and household tips.