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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Edward (Ted) Vincent Doherty, Tape 1, Side B

Ted discusses his school days at St...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Partington, Tape 1, Side A

Dorothy recalls her childhood including school...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Ray Sproule

Ray Sproule talks about growing up and living...

20 contributors

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Stanley Chivas and Jack Evans, Tape 1, Side B

Both Stan and Jack came to the Ryde area in...

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Central Coast Voices

Frank Pemberton: a life in the Timber industry

Frank Pemberton worked in the timber industry...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Lance Arthur Hayward, 29 Apr 1990. [Part 1, Side B]

Lance Hayward obtained his professional...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Geoffery Howlett Kay, 21 Apr 1990. [Part 2]

Geoff Kay entered the fishing industry after...

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Elaine Cox interview

Elaine Cox was interviewed by Historian...

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Shoalhaven Stories

Interview with John Blackmore

Megan Crook interviewing John Blackmore at the...

Prickly Pear Control Oral History

Prickly Pear Control Oral History Tape 3

Interview with Alan Dodd.

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Joan Brown, Tape 1, Side A

Joan Brown was part of the Goodchild family...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Thomas Stanley (Stan) Beal, Tape 1, Side B

Stan Beal (with input from his wife Muriel)...

13 contributors

Townsville City Oral Histories

Chrissie and Pat Prior Oral History (10 July 1995)

Interview with Chrissie and Pat Prior....

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Lloyd Clarke, 23 Apr 1990. [Part 1, Side B]

Lloyd Clarke started fishing before he was 13...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Trevor Alfred Settree, 9 May 1990. [Side B]

Trevor Settree of Port Douglas, Queensland...

Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Sam Bezzina (3 November 1997) Oral History Part 1

Interview with Sam Bezzina, a cane farmer who...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Peter McGlinchey

Peter McGlinchey talks about agriculture and...

22 contributors

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Noel Gallagher, 18 Apr 1990. [Side B]

Noel Gallagher has had vast experience in the...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Ian Wilson, Tape 1, Side B

At the time of the interview (1997), Ian had...

11 contributors

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Noel Melville Haysom, 20 Apr 1990. [Part 3]

Noel Haysom is a biologist and began his...

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Shoalhaven Stories

Interview with James (Jim) Baker

Lorien Harris interviewing her...

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Tom Nangle interview

Tom Nangle was interviewed by Historian...

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Townsville City Oral Histories

John and Gladys Plant Oral History (7 June 1995) Part Two

Two part interview with John and Gladys Plant....

Central Coast Voices

Geoffrey Tom Maidment, British Merchant Seaman WW2 Interviewed at Saratoga, NSW 1995 Part 3

Geoffrey Maidment was born in 1926 in...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Father Hugh Edward Murray, Tape 2, Side A

In this interview Father Murray discusses his...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with John Sproul, Tape 1, Side A

John recounts his memories of growing up and...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Edna Boniface

Edna Boniface was married to Cecil Boniface....

20th Century Ryde

Interview with John Sproul, Tape 2, Side A

John recounts his memories of growing up and...

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Noel Melville Haysom, 20 Apr 1990. [Part 1, Side B]

Noel Haysom is a biologist and began his...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Ronald (Ron) Buttrey, Tape 1, Side A

In this interview Ron describes his early life...

12 contributors

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with William Lewis Kehoe, 11 May 1990. [Side A]

Bill Kehoe became a full became a full-time...

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Harry and Frances Warner and Camden Park House

Harry and Frances Warner worked on Camden Park...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Ronald (Ron) Buttrey, Tape 1, Side B

In this interview Ron describes his early life...

12 contributors

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Janet Horley, Tape 1, Side A

Janet recalls her memories of the Eastwood...

28 contributors

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Patricia Norah Jenkins, Tape 1, Side A

Patricia details her life at Edward Street,...

12 contributors

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Fred Thompson (7 March 1998) Oral History Part 1

Interview with Fred Thompson, retired union...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Laura Brackenbury, Tape 2, Side A

Laura moved to Batten Avenue, Melrose Park...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Irene Starkey, Tape 1, Side A

Irene moved to Ryde after her marriage and she...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Nobby Hart (26 March 1998) Oral History Part 1

Interview with Nobby Hart, worker at the...

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Townsville City Oral Histories

Kathleen Ruth Nugar Oral History (14 August 1995) Part One

Two part interview with Kathleen Ruth Nugar....

10 contributors

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Laura Brackenbury, Tape 1, Side 1

Laura moved to Batten Avenue, Melrose Park...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Joan Brown, Tape 1, Side B

Joan Brown was part of the Goodchild family...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Stuart Hunter, Tape 1, Side B

Stuart's family moved to the Ryde area in 1948...

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Townsville City Oral Histories

Bill Adams Oral History (2007)

Interview with Bill Adams. Bill talks about...

Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Lawrence and Yvonne Mizzi (26 March 1998) Oral History Part 2

Interview with Lawrence Mizzi, cane farmer,...

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Neil Chitty, 8 May 1990. [Side A]

Neil Chitty began work as a deckhand on a...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Roy Phillis: Part 3

Roy Phillis talks about working for Cleary...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Barry John Townsend, 1 May 1990. [Side B]

Barry Townsend has been a licensed fisherman...

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Joan Higgin's Oral History

Joan Higgins was born in Camden and her...

Central Coast Voices

Bill Johnson, RAN stoker Part 3

Bill Johnson joined the Royal Australian Navy...

Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Viv Edwards: Part 1

Vic Edwards talks with Carman Netherclift...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Ronald (Ron) Buttrey, Tape 2, Side A

In this interview Ron describes his early life...

13 contributors

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Arthur Campbell talking about the Gerringong & Gerroa area - Part 1

Arthur Campbell talking about the Gerroa area...

11 contributors

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Kenneth Dando, Tape 2, Side A

Kenneth recalls his life in the Ryde area,...

15 contributors

Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Ernie Maguire (4 April 1998) Oral History Part 1

Interview with Ernie Maguire, a mill worker,...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Desmond Francis Moody, 3 May 1990. [Side B]

Des Moody operates as a small independent...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Leonard (Len) Small, Tape 2, Side B

Len's ancestors (John Small and Mary Parker)...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Stuart Hunter, Tape 1, Side A

Stuart's family moved to the Ryde area in 1948...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with John Sproul, Tape 2, Side B

John recounts his memories of growing up and...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Partington, Tape 2, Side A

Dorothy recalls her childhood including school...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Geoffery Howlett Kay, 21 Apr 1990. [Part 1, Side A]

Geoff Kay entered the fishing industry after...

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Central Coast Voices

The Citrus Industry in the Gosford Region

This interview includes Ivy Smith, Orchardist;...

12 contributors

Betty Yewen's Oral History

Betty grew up in Camden and has fond memories...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with George Wares, Tape 1, Side A

George came to live in North Ryde in 1956. In...

16 contributors

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Jacobs, Tape 1, Side B

Dorothy's childhood was spent on a small...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Jacobs, Tape 1, Side A

Dorothy's childhood was spent on a small...

13 contributors

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Graham Frost interview

Graham Frost was interviewed by Historian...

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Townsville City Oral Histories

Russell Butler Oral History (13 July 1993) Part Two

Two part interview with Russell Butler. In the...

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Central Coast Voices

Roberta Morrison: life on the home front WW2 Part 1 of 2

Roberta Paterson married airman Leslie...

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John Wrigley and The Camden Museum

John Wrigley is the former President of the...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Jack Takagaki (21 November 1997) Oral History Part 2

Interview with Jack Takagaki, son of a...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Lloyd Clarke, 23 Apr 1990. [Part 2]

Lloyd Clarke started fishing before he was 13...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Pat Duritz (16 March 1998) Oral History

Interview with Pat Duritz, manager at the...

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Central Coast Voices

Amos and Andrew Douglass of Mangrove Creek

Amos and Andrew Douglass describe their life...

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Stories of Life in the Graceville and Chelmer Area

Betty Applegate (2012) Oral History Part 2

Betty Applegate shares: her early life and her...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Cecil Boniface

Central Coast Voices

Geoffrey Tom Maidment, British Merchant Seaman WW2 Interviewed at Saratoga, NSW 1995 Part 2

Geoffrey Maidment was born in 1926 in...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Leslie James Ives, 7 May 1990. [Side A]

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Letitia Ruby St Julian, Tape 1, Side B

Letitia has only ever lived in two places:...

Central Coast Voices

Fred Wheeler: The Great Depression, WW2 in the Gosford district

Fred M. Wheeler was born in Gosford in 1905....

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Roy Phillis: Part 1

Roy Phillis talks about working for Cleary...

14 contributors

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Evan Evans

Evan Evans is interviewed by Barbara Roser...

12 contributors

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Central Coast Voices

Les Morrison: WW2 Lancaster airman Part 4 of 6

Les Morrison was born in Gosford and grew up...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Letitia Ruby St Julian, Tape 3, Side A

Letitia has only ever lived in two places:...

Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Ray Muller (2 November 1997) Oral History

Interview with Ray Muller, an early pioneer of...

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Alba Marasco's stories of Camden.

Alba Marasco migrated to Australia in 1951...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Kenneth Dando, Tape 2, Side B

Kenneth recalls his life in the Ryde area,...

Central Coast Voices

Malcolm Brooks: Memories of Gosford

In this 1997 interview late Gosford Councillor...

14 contributors

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Central Coast Voices

Ray Parsons - Red Bus driver Tape 1 of 2

Ray Parsons started with The Entrance Red Bus...

16 contributors

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Alfred George Ness, 24 Apr 1990. [Part 2, Side A]

Alf Ness has been fishing for over 30 years,...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Lola Lloyd, Tape 1, Side B

Lola talks about her childhood in Ryde and...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Stanley Chivas and Jack Evans, Tape 1, Side A

Both Stan and Jack came to the Ryde area in...

13 contributors

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Queensland Windmills Oral History

Jack Barnes and Bevan Farmer (2012) Oral History Part 3

Jack Barnes was born in 1942. His father had a...

Central Coast Voices

Robert Anthony Harris of Booker Bay, New Zealand Army artilleryman Part 1 of 2

Robert Anthony Harris was born in New Zealand...

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Prickly Pear Control Oral History

Prickly Pear Control Oral History Tape 2

Interview with Alan Dodd.

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Annette Hoskins

Annette Hoskins talks about her mother...

Townsville City Oral Histories

Kathleen Ruth Nugar Oral History (14 August 1995) Part Two

Two part interview with Kathleen Ruth Nugar....

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Gordon (Snowy) Archibald Maltman, 17 Apr 1990. [Part 2, Side B]

Snowy Maltman spent most of his time fishing...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Tom Wilson (12 March 1998) Oral History

Interview with Tom Wilson, a carpenter at...

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Central Coast Voices

Gwen Smith: Memories of The Entrance and Long Jetty

Gwen Smith was a constant holiday visitor to...

10 contributors

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Irene Starkey, Tape 1, Side B

Irene moved to Ryde after her marriage and she...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Peter and Margaret Raison

Peter and Margaret Raison talk about their...

11 contributors

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Central Coast Voices

Bill Johnson, RAN stoker Part 1

Bill Johnson joined the Royal Australian Navy...

10 contributors

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Lance Arthur Hayward, 29 Apr 1990. [Part 1, Side A]

Lance Hayward obtained his professional...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Mario Cristaudo (27 March 1998) Oral History Part 2

Interview with Mario Cristaudo, sugar cane...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Kenneth Dando, Tape 1, Side A

Kenneth recalls his life in the Ryde area,...

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Alexander (Sandy) Kenneth Wood, 24 Apr 1990. [Side A]

Sandy Wood represents the new generation...

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Townsville City Oral Histories

Tina Ross and Nina Benn Oral History (10 July 1995)

Interview with Tina Ross and Nina Benn. Tina...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Mavis Ferrier, Tape 1, Side A

Mavis lived in Rickard Street, Denistone East...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Mario Cristaudo (27 March 1998) Oral History Part 1

Interview with Mario Cristaudo, sugar cane...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Ernie Maguire (4 April 1998) Oral History Part 2

Interview with Ernie Maguire, a mill worker,...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Noel Melville Haysom, 20 Apr 1990. [Part 2, Side A]

Noel Haysom is a biologist and began his...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with John Dudley, Tape 1, Side A

John recalls details of his childhood in North...

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Central Coast Voices

Geoffrey Tom Maidment, British Merchant Seaman WW2 Interviewed at Saratoga, NSW 1995 Part 1

Geoffrey Maidment was born in 1926 in...

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Prickly Pear Control Oral History

Prickly Pear Control Oral History Tape 4

Audio recording of the history of the Prickly...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Marie Campbell, Tape 1, Side B

Marie grew up in Eastwood in a Catholic...

16 contributors

Central Coast Voices

Bill Johnson, RAN stoker Part 2

Bill Johnson joined the Royal Australian Navy...

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Queensland Windmills Oral History

Doug Anderson (2012) Oral History

Doug Anderson was born in 1935. His dad was a...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Rosemary Hunter, Tape 1, Side A

Rosemary's father and stepmother moved to a...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Lola Lloyd, Tape 1, Side A

Lola talks about her childhood in Ryde and...

11 contributors

Central Coast Voices

Geoff Morris on growing up around Ourimbah NSW

Geoff Morris grew up in the Central Coast...

10 contributors

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Alfred George Ness, 24 Apr 1990. [Part 1, Side B]

Alf Ness has been fishing for over 30 years,...

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Central Coast Voices

Les Morrison: WW2 Lancaster airman Part 3 of 6

Les Morrison was born in Gosford and grew up...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Lola Lloyd, Tape 2, Side A

Lola talks about her childhood in Ryde and...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Ian Wilson, Tape 1, Side A

At the time of the interview (1997), Ian had...

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Victor Thomas Ugarte, 6 May 1990. [Side A]

Vic Ugarte has been fishing since he was 14...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Father Hugh Edward Murray, Tape 1, Side B

In this interview Father Murray discusses his...

17 contributors

Central Coast Voices

Andrew Paterson: teacher at Wyong and The Entrance NSW

Andrew Paterson talks about his teaching...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Letitia Ruby St Julian, Tape 2, Side B

Letitia has only ever lived in two places:...

Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Roy Phillis: Part 2

Roy Phillis talks about working for Cleary...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Cecil James Watkins, 5 May 1990. [Side B]

Cecil 'Cocky' Watkins began fishing with his...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Fred Thompson (7 March 1998) Oral History Part 2

Interview with Fred Thompson, retired union...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Maria McGee (5 November 1997) Oral History Part 1

Interview with Maria McGee, emigrated to...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with John Sproul, Tape 1, Side B

John recounts his memories of growing up and...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with John Herbert Clarey, 26 Apr 1990. [Side B]

John Clarey began fishing at the age of...

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Central Coast Voices

Mr Hylton Moore of East Gosford

Mr Hylton Moore speaks with interviewer Andrew...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Joan Murray, Tape 1, Side B

Joan and her husband Max moved to North Ryde...

Stories of Life in the Graceville and Chelmer Area

Michael O’Connor (2012) Oral History

Michael O’Connor discusses: his family's move...

10 contributors

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Gordon (Snowy) Archibald Maltman, 17 Apr 1990. [Part 1, Side B]

Snowy Maltman spent most of his time fishing...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Jack Takagaki (21 November 1997) Oral History Part 1

Interview with Jack Takagaki, son of a...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Arthur Campbell talking about the Gerringong & Gerroa area - Part 2

Arthur Campbell talking about the Gerroa area...

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Alfred George Ness, 24 Apr 1990. [Part 2, Side B]

Alf Ness has been fishing for over 30 years,...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Ernest (Ernie) Stinson, Tape 1, Side A

Ernie's parents moved to Eastwood in 1923. He...

14 contributors

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Marie Campbell, Tape 2, Side A

Marie grew up in Eastwood in a Catholic...

11 contributors

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gaetano Mauceri, Tape 2, Side A

Gaetano details his memories of arriving in...

Sweet Talking Oral Histories

John Pearson (27 March 1998) Oral History Part 2

Interview with John Pearson a prominent cane...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Gwyneth Hindmarsh

Margaret Sharpe interviews Gwyneth Hindmarsh...

16 contributors

Central Coast Voices

Schools in the Gosford area

Collected interviews with students and...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Stevens, Tape 2, Side A

Dorothy recalls her visits to family in...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

John Camilleri (11 November 1997) Oral History Part 1

Interview with John Camilleri, cane inspector...

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Central Coast Voices

Eric Owen Dennett DFC of Narara NSW Part 3 of 4

Eric Owen Dennett was born in Parramatta in...

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Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Nobby Hart (26 March 1998) Oral History Part 2

Interview with Nobby Hart, worker at the...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with June Eva Doherty, Tape 1, Side A

June details her early life in Waterview...

10 contributors

Central Coast Voices

Roberta Morrison: life on the home front WW2 Part 2 of 2

Roberta Paterson married airman Leslie...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Norma Stead

Michelle Hudson talks with Norma Stead about...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dulcie Smith, Tape 1, Side B

Dulcie discusses her life in North Ryde from...

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Queensland Windmills Oral History

Bill Jones (2012) Oral History Part 2

Bill Jones was born in Gympie in the 1920s....

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Townsville City Oral Histories

George Nankivell Oral History (24 June 2008)

Interview with George Nankivell. George talks...

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Central Coast Voices

Eric Owen Dennett DFC of Narara NSW Part 1 of 4

Eric Owen Dennett was born in Parramatta in...

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Central Coast Voices

Phyllis Bennett: a quarter-century of teaching at Gosford High School

Phyllis (perhaps better known as Phyl) Bennett...

12 contributors

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Cecil James Watkins, 5 May 1990. [Side A]

Cecil 'Cocky' Watkins began fishing with his...

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Shoalhaven Stories

Interview with Brian (Jack) Wallace

Megan Crook interviewing Brian (Jack) Wallace...

Kiama Stories: oral histories

Arthur Campbell talking about WWI

Arthur Campbell tells stories about Gerringong...

11 contributors

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Laura Brackenbury, Tape 1, Side B

Laura moved to Batten Avenue, Melrose Park...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gaetano Mauceri, Tape 1, Side A

Gaetano details his memories of arriving in...

11 contributors

Central Coast Voices

Vern Clifton: working the bullocks

Vern Clifton came from a family of 9 children....

13 contributors

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gladys Smith, Tape 1, Side A

As a child, Gladys lived at 2 Tucker Street,...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Harold Tuohy

Harold Tuohy talks about growing up in Kiama...

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Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Lance Arthur Hayward, 29 Apr 1990. [Part 2]

Lance Hayward obtained his professional...

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Townsville City Oral Histories

Mabel 'Mabs' Duncan Oral History (27 April 2007; 4 May 2007) Part One

Interview with Mabel 'Mabs' Duncan. Mabs talks...

Central Coast Voices

Thelma Harris talks about Pearl Beach

Mrs Thelma Harris was interviewed by Jill...

10 contributors

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Marie Campbell, Tape 1, Side A

Marie grew up in Eastwood in a Catholic...

11 contributors

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Edward (Ted) Vincent Doherty, Tape 1, Side A

Ted discusses his school days at St...

14 contributors

Australian Fishing Industry Oral History

Interview with Victor Thomas Ugarte, 6 May 1990. [Side B]

Vic Ugarte has been fishing since he was 14...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with 'Dinky' and Agnes Marks

'Dinky' and Agnes Marks are from Terragong,...

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Shoalhaven Stories

Interview with Alan Smith

Megan Crook interviewing Alan Smith at the...

Sweet Talking Oral Histories

John Camilleri (11 November 1997) Oral History Part 2

Interview with John Camilleri, cane inspector...

10 contributors

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Stories of Life in the Graceville and Chelmer Area

Betty Applegate (2012) Oral History Part 1

Betty Applegate shares: her early life and her...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gaetano Mauceri, Tape 1, Side B

Gaetano details his memories of arriving in...

Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Doug Jacklin (7 November 1997) Oral History Part 2

Interview with Doug Jacklin a cane farmer and...

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Central Coast Voices

Eric Owen Dennett DFC of Narara NSW Part 2 of 4

Eric Owen Dennett was born in Parramatta in...

Queensland Windmills Oral History

Mervyn Ohl (2012) Oral History

Mervyn Ohl was born on 2 March 1926 in...

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Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Arthur Campbell: Part 2

Arthur Campbell talks about life growing up in...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Patricia Norah Jenkins, Tape 1, Side B

Patricia details her life at Edward Street,...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Thomas Stanley (Stan) Beal, Tape 1, Side A

Stan Beal (with input from his wife Muriel)...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gordon Smith, Tape 1, Side A

Gordon grew up in Adelaide Street, West Ryde,...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Leonard (Len) Small, Tape 1, Side A

Len's ancestors (John Small and Mary Parker)...

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Central Coast Voices

Tom Sales (interviewed by Val Francis) circa 1985 Part 1 of 4

Tom Sales was born in the Wyong area around...

Sweet Talking Oral Histories

Joyce Shuttlewood (12 November 1997) Oral History Part 2

Interview with Joyce Shuttlewood who lived on...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Diana Mitchell, Tape 1, Side A

Diana and her husband Malcolm lived...

18 contributors

Kiama Stories: oral histories

Interview with Betty Chittick

Betty Chittick recalls her early life growing...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with George Wares, Tape 1, Side B

George came to live in North Ryde in 1956. In...

12 contributors

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20th Century Ryde

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Joe Toft (16 March 1998) Oral History

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Interview with Harold Alva (Dick) and Emily May (May) Wybrow, Tape 1, Side B

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Les Morrison: WW2 Lancaster airman Part 1 of 6

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Michael Wheeler's Oral History

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John and Gladys Plant Oral History (7 June 1995) Part One

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Tom Sales (interviewed by Val Francis) circa 1985 Part 2 of 4

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Mick Starr's Oral History

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Les Morrison: WW2 Lancaster airman Part 6 of 6

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