Hard work, faith and diligence – these are the fundaments of a long life, according to Frances Thöle.
Frances celebrated her 101st birthday on Saturday, surrounded by close family. She has been a resident of Newcastle for almost five years and lives with her son, Trevor Smale.
Through the course of her life, Frances has watched humankind advance from ox wagons to jet planes.
To learn more about Frances’ journey from Zululand to Newcastle, and the years of life between, be sure to read the upcoming edition of the Newcastle Advertiser in print.
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