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[Side 1] William and Madge compare share of domestic chores, incl. work in garden, sewing, darning and washing. [Side 2] Amy and Madge discuss attending ARP [=Air Raid Precautions] meetings, describe first aid courses and preparations for taking refugee children; compare contemporary domestic life with grandmothers' experience, discuss 'twilting' [= making quilts] and recall 'sewing bees' [= embroidery classes/competitions].
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