Basham, Maud Ruby (1879–1963)
Basham, Maud Ruby (1879–1963)
New Zealand singer, radio broadcaster, and writer. Name variations: Maud Ruby Taylor, Aunt Daisy. Born Aug 30, 1879, in London, England; died July 14, 1963, in Wellington, New Zealand; dau. of Robert (carpenter) and Eliza Taylor; m. Frederick Basham, 1904 (died 1950); children: 3.
Immigrated to New Zealand with family (1891); was a music and choral teacher and soloist (1918–24); following radio performance as Aunt Daisy, broadcast half-hour daily program for women (1930s); also wrote cookbooks and helpful hints books. Awarded British Empire Medal (1956).
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