A LARGE square sponge cake, shared with friends, added a twinkle in Molly Saint’s eyes. For most of her years, Molly celebrated her birthday on Christmas Day with Christmas cake. This birthday, Molly turned 100 years old and had sponge.
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“I’m overcome,” Molly said. “I don’t mind sharing my birthday on Christmas Day. I’m so used to it.”
Born in England, Molly immigrated to Perth with her mother to join her sister and brother-in-law. She married Herbert Henry Saint in South Yarra, later moving to Clunes.
Her secret to long life is health (she does not drink or smoke) and a good book.
“I read a lot, all the time,” Molly said. “I get books delivered to me from the Ballarat library, four a month. I like reading animal books and stories about families.”
Molly marked her birthday with Ballarat Health Services’ Hailey House staff and residents on Christmas Eve, surrounded by friends and all her official letters government letters. Although, she quipped, she thought her letter from the Queen was a little outdated because the photo looked far too young.
