Centenarian Profile
Nellie Ball
Age: 103
Born: March 15, 1910
Canterbury,
Australia
Australia
Affiliation
In the last 100 years, what invention had the most impact on your life? Why?
Electricity and Television. It gives pleasure and it's safer than candles and kerosene. Was lovely to have the house lit up.
What was your favorite decade? Why?
1920-1930's. I was young, had lots of fun family times and had no worries.
What advice would you give to a high school graduate today?
Get into a good position and take care of your family.
What is the most important lesson you learned in your life?
Be content with your family and what you have.
What leader in the past century impressed you the most? Why?
Mr. Howard, he looked after the country, he didn't give everything away and didn't go into debt.
