Daisy Basham | |
|---|---|
 Aunt Daisy in 1959 | |
| Born | Maud Ruby Taylor 30 August 1879 London, England |
| Died | 14 July 1963 (aged 83) Wellington, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Radio broadcaster |
| Spouse |
Frederick Basham
(m. 1904; died 1950) |
Maud Ruby Basham MBE (née Taylor; 30 August 1879 – 14 July 1963), usually known as Daisy Basham or professionally as Aunt Daisy, was a New Zealand radio broadcaster from 1930 to 1963. Her various nicknames included "New Zealand's First Lady of the Radio", "Everybody's Aunt" and "The Mighty Atom" due to her 'radio activity' but also a comment on her small stature.[1]
- ^ "An Amazing Personality: Death Stills the Voice of Radio's 'Mighty Atom'". Evening Post. 12 July 1963.