She was adventurous in her youth; in 1916 she rode horseback on a twelve-day journey from Mildura to Melbourne and recorded a diary of her findings.

She persisted with her desire to work as a professional writer by editing the journal of the Grocers' Association of Victoria.

She continued to publish the journal, improving the content of articles and the presentation format; for this purpose she traveled to Papua.

[1][3] Midge (as she was known in journalistic circles) guided and instructed middle-class women on aspects of consumer culture in the post-First World War period when markets were flush with many new products and making a choice was difficult.

[1] During her career she was also involved in giving "morning tea talks" on the Australian radio station 3UZ on subjects concerning women.