
Aunty Ruth Hegarty’s life of defiance, faith and finding her voice
From Conversations
Published 10/16/2024

From Conversations
Published 10/16/2024
The hardship, cruelty and loneliness of the mission system during the Great Depression didn't crush Aunty Ruth Hegarty's spirit. She found her voice, God and her family. (R)In 1929 during the Great Depression, Ruth travelled with her mother and grandparents to Barambah, later known as Cherbourg…