Seasonal Workers
Our people travelled up and down the Coast picking peas, beans, pumpkins, corn and millet. We worked hard, had financial independence and enjoyed socialising. Although we were subject to racism from certain farmers, we hold joy in these memories.
Seasonal workers were labourers for animals and produce.
You'd go for it. Two for the bag, a clump for the bag.
Judy Norris from Wandella
Learn about seasonal workers and our experiences.
Seasonal Picking
Bean Picking
Bean Picking
Bean Picking
Judy Norris shares her stories about bean picking and some of her memories from her time growing up as a bean picker.