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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

20th Century Ryde

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

In this interview Ron describes his early life...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Ian Allison interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [1st interview Part 1]

Recorded on 23rd August 2011 in Dynrrnne,...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Brian Joyce interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 27th August 2011 in Smithton,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Trevor Cowell interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 1]

Recorded on 28th August 2011 in Perth,...

20th Century Ryde

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

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

Antarctic Expeditions

Kent Keith interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 3]

Recorded on 23rd June 2011 in Bowral, NSW. ...

20th Century Ryde

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

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

Antarctic Expeditions

Bob Dingle interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 3]

Recorded on 24th August 2011 in Swansea,...

20th Century Ryde

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

In this interview Ron describes his early life...

12 contributors

Townsville City Oral Histories

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

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

Antarctic Expeditions

Neville Collins interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 10th December 2011 in Brisbane,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Stanley Chivas and Jack Evans, Tape 2, Side A

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

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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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Central Coast Voices

Bill Johnson, RAN stoker Part 3

Bill Johnson joined the Royal Australian Navy...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Partington, Tape 2, Side A

Dorothy recalls her childhood including school...

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North Sydney Olympic Pool

Bill Berge Phillips (Tape 3 Side A) 28th November 1997, interviewed by Janet Ingham

Bill Berge Phillips was a swimming official at...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Bob Dingle interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [1st Interview Part 1]

Recorded on 29th January 2011 in Swansea,...

Wollongong Town Hall

Ann James (nee Simpson), whose grandfather was...

Central Coast Voices

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

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

Antarctic Expeditions

Jack Ward interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 1]

Recorded on 11th January 2011 in North...

Antarctic Expeditions

Mike Sherwood interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 31st August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Andrew Klekocuik interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 4]

Recorded on 29th August 2011 in Kingston,...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Noel Barrett interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 4th July 2011 in Hobart, Tasmania....

Wollongong Town Hall

Jeanette and Lawernce Bond

Lawrence and Jeanette (nee Pepper) Bond...

Antarctic Expeditions

David Waterhouse interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 26th July 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Wollongong Town Hall

Maurene Dredge (nee Rosten), a lifelong...

Antarctic Expeditions

John Pinn interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 26th August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gladys Smith, Tape 1, Side A

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

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gaetano Mauceri, Tape 2, Side A

Gaetano details his memories of arriving in...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Rosemary Hunter, Tape 1, Side B

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

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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council

Paul Wilson, Chief Health and Building Surveyor at Strathfield, Interview 2

Paul Wilson worked at Strathfield Council from...

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Wollongong Town Hall

Judy Bourke grew up in Wollongong went to St...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Mike Webb interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 9th August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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

Ted discusses his school days at St...

20th Century Ryde

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

In this interview Ron describes his early life...

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Townsville City Oral Histories

Arthur Buck Oral History (17 April 2006)

Interview with Arthur Buck. Arthur talks about...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Louise Crossley interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded 11th August in Hobart, Tasmania. ...

Central Coast Voices

Mr Hylton Moore of East Gosford

Mr Hylton Moore speaks with interviewer Andrew...

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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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 Raymond George Clarke, Tape 1, Side B

Raymond details the history of the Combined...

Antarctic Expeditions

Neville Parsons interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 3]

Recorded on 5th July 2011 in Hobart, Tasmania....

Townsville City Oral Histories

George Nankivell Oral History (24 June 2008)

Interview with George Nankivell. George talks...

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North Sydney Olympic Pool

Z. Charles L'Aube (Tape 1 Side B) 15th July 1996, interviewed by Lianne Hall

Born on Poland in 1919, Charles was in...

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

Vern Clifton: working the bullocks

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

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Marie Campbell, Tape 1, Side A

Marie grew up in Eastwood in a Catholic...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Lola Lloyd, Tape 1, Side A

Lola talks about her childhood in Ryde and...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with June Eva Doherty, Tape 1, Side B

June details her early life in Waterview...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Richard Willing interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 1st November 2012 in Adelaide,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Stevens, Tape 1, Side B

Dorothy recalls her visits to family in...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Elizabeth Van Hulssen interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 15th August 2011 in Caulfield...

Antarctic Expeditions

Louise Crossley interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded 11th August in Hobart, Tasmania. ...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Ian Wilson, Tape 1, Side A

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

Antarctic Expeditions

Trevor Cowell interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [1st Interview Part 1]

Recorded on 25th August 2011 in Perth,...

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Central Coast Voices

Geoff Morris on growing up around Ourimbah NSW

Geoff Morris grew up in the Central Coast...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Ian Allison interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd interview]

Recorded on 30th August 2011 in Dynrrnne,...

Central Coast Voices

Les Morrison: WW2 Lancaster airman Part 6 of 6

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

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Antarctic Expeditions

Dick Thompson interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 4]

Recorded on 18th August 2011 in Sydney, NSW. ...

20th Century Ryde

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

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

Central Coast Voices

Malcolm Brooks: Memories of Gosford

In this 1997 interview late Gosford Councillor...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Enid Borschmann interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey and Michael Ooyendyk

Recorded on 19th June 2011 in Hobart,...

Central Coast Voices

Ray Parsons - Red Bus driver Tape 1 of 2

Ray Parsons started with The Entrance Red Bus...

16 contributors

Antarctic Expeditions

Peter King interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 2]

Recorded on 26th August 2011 in Devonport,...

20th Century Ryde

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

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

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gaetano Mauceri, Tape 1, Side A

Gaetano details his memories of arriving in...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Thomas Stanley (Stan) Beal, Tape 2, Side A

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

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Antarctic Expeditions

Peter King interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [3rd Interview Part 2]

Recorded on 27th August 2011 in Devonport,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Stevens, Tape 1, Side A

Dorothy recalls her visits to family in...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Kent Keith interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 23rd June 2011 in Bowral, NSW. ...

Central Coast Voices

Tom Sales (interviewed by Val Francis) circa 1985 Part 3 of 4

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

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Antarctic Expeditions

Knowles Kerry interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 10th August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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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20th Century Ryde

Interview with John Dudley, Tape 1, Side B

John recalls details of his childhood in North...

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Wollongong Town Hall

James Cook of Mount Ousley worked for...

Antarctic Expeditions

Dick Thompson interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 18th August 2011 in Sydney, NSW. ...

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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Queensland Windmills Oral History

Gavin Caird (2012) Oral History

Gavin Caird was born in 1943. His father was a...

Antarctic Expeditions

Susan Filson interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 23rd March 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

10 contributors

20th Century Ryde

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

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

Antarctic Expeditions

Bob Dingle interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [1st Interview Part 2]

Recorded on 29th January 2011 in Swansea,...

Wollongong Town Hall

Robyn Letham and Sheelagh Garaghty

Robyn Letham and Sheelagh Geraghty are both...

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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council

Clarence "Clarrie" Edwards, Mayor of Strathfield, Interview 1

Clarrie Edwards was Mayor of Strathfield from...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Andrew Klekocuik interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 29th August 2011 in Kingston,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Neville Collins interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 10th December 2011 in Brisbane,...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Partington, Tape 1, Side A

Dorothy recalls her childhood including school...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Peter King interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [1st Interview Part 2]

Recorded on 12th February 2011 in Devonport,...

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North Sydney Olympic Pool

Bill Berge Phillips (Tape 1 Side B) 28th November 1997, interviewed by Janet Ingham

Bill Berge Phillips was a swimming official at...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with John Sproul, Tape 1, Side B

John recounts his memories of growing up and...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Ian Marchant interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 9th August 2011 in Bonnett Hill,...

Former Mayors of Strathfield Council

Eileen Stirk, Strathfield Councillor, Interview 1

Eileen Stirk was an Alderman for Strathfield...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Irene Starkey, Tape 1, Side B

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

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Antarctic Expeditions

Joseph Brennan interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 6th August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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Wollongong Town Hall

Joseph (Joe) Smith

Joe Smith was a much respected swim coach at...

Wollongong Town Hall

Alan Flanagan, a Unanderra resident, visited...

Antarctic Expeditions

Jim Brooks interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 1st November 2012 in Adelaide,...

10 contributors

Antarctic Expeditions

Kent Keith interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 4]

Recorded on 23rd June 2011 in Bowral, NSW. ...

Antarctic Expeditions

Martin Betts interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 2nd September 2011 at Blackmans...

Antarctic Expeditions

Joseph Brennan interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 6th August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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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Wollongong Town Hall

Sue Meehan (nee Woolley) is the president of...

Antarctic Expeditions

Ian Allison interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [1st interview Part 2]

Recorded on 23rd August 2011 in Dynrrnne,...

Central Coast Voices

Eric Owen Dennett DFC of Narara NSW Part 4 of 4

Eric Owen Dennett was born in Parramatta in...

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North Sydney Olympic Pool

Bill Berge Phillips (Tape 2 Side A) 28th November 1997, interviewed by Janet Ingham

Bill Berge Phillips was a swimming official at...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Marie Campbell, Tape 1, Side B

Marie grew up in Eastwood in a Catholic...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dulcie Smith, Tape 2, Side A

Dulcie discusses her life in North Ryde from...

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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Antarctic Expeditions

Peter King interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 1]

Recorded on 26th August 2011 in Devonport,...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Bill Storer interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 17th August 2011 in Sydney, NSW. ...

Michael Wheeler's Oral History

Michael Wheeler recounts an idyllic childhood...

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Wollongong Town Hall

Doris Stewart of Bulli is a long-time member...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dulcie Smith, Tape 1, Side B

Dulcie discusses her life in North Ryde from...

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Wollongong Town Hall

Robin Hutton, a member of the Illawarra Choral...

Antarctic Expeditions

Jack Ward interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 4]

Recorded on 11th January 2011 in North...

Townsville City Oral Histories

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

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

20th Century Ryde

Interview with John Sproul, Tape 1, Side A

John recounts his memories of growing up and...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Mavis Ferrier, Tape 1, Side B

Mavis lived in Rickard Street, Denistone East...

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Wollongong Town Hall

Sandy Brenchley

Sandy moved to the Illawarra as a young...

Antarctic Expeditions

Jim Brooks interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 1st November 2012 in Adelaide,...

12 contributors

Antarctic Expeditions

Patrick Quilty interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 3]

Recorded on 4th July 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Ian McLeod interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 24th June 2011 in Canberra, ACT. ...

12 contributors

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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Antarctic Expeditions

Peter King interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [3rd Interview Part 1]

Recorded on 27th August 2011 in Devonport,...

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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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Antarctic Expeditions

Bruce Eyers interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 1st September 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Antarctic Expeditions

George Casasayas interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 16th August 2011 in Sandringham,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Trevor Cowell interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [1st Interview Part 2]

Recorded on 25th August 2011 in Perth,...

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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20th Century Ryde

Interview with George Wares, Tape 1, Side A

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

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Jacobs, Tape 1, Side A

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

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Antarctic Expeditions

Trevor Cowell interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 2]

Recorded on 28th August 2011 in Perth,...

Central Coast Voices

Isabel Ward: Memories of Ettalong NSW and the Women's Land Army at Griffith NSW

Isabel Ward is interviewed by Jill Baxter....

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Antarctic Expeditions

Bob Dingle interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [3rd Interview Part 1]

Recorded on 28th August 2011 in Swansea,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Patricia Norah Jenkins, Tape 1, Side A

Patricia details her life at Edward Street,...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gordon Smith, Tape 1, Side B

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

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Central Coast Voices

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

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

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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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Antarctic Expeditions

Fred Elliot interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 14 May 2011 in Berwick, Victoria. ...

Central Coast Voices

Bill Johnson, RAN stoker Part 1

Bill Johnson joined the Royal Australian Navy...

10 contributors

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Queensland Windmills Oral History

Mervyn Ohl (2012) Oral History

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

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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...

Wollongong Town Hall

Jan Waples, from a long-standing Wollongong...

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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Antarctic Expeditions

Ian McLeod interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 3]

Recorded on 24th June 2011 in Canberra, ACT. ...

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

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

13 contributors

Wollongong Town Hall

Grahame Bond AM is an Australian actor,...

Townsville City Oral Histories

Russell Butler Oral History (13 July 1993) Part One

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

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with John Sproul, Tape 2, Side A

John recounts his memories of growing up and...

Antarctic Expeditions

Neville Parsons interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 5th July 2011 in Hobart, Tasmania....

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Patricia Norah Jenkins, Tape 1, Side B

Patricia details her life at Edward Street,...

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Antarctic Expeditions

David Johns interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 4th July 2011 in Lenah Valley,...

Queensland Windmills Oral History

Bill Jones (2012) Oral History Part 1

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

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Antarctic Expeditions

Michael Ooyendyk interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded 20th January 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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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Antarctic Expeditions

Mark Milnes interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 3rd July 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Kent Keith interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 23rd June 2011 in Bowral, NSW. ...

Former Mayors of Strathfield Council

Paul Wilson, Chief Health and Building Surveyor at Strathfield, Interview 3

Paul Wilson worked at Strathfield Council from...

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Central Coast Voices

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

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

20th Century Ryde

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

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

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gaetano Mauceri, Tape 1, Side B

Gaetano details his memories of arriving in...

Antarctic Expeditions

Ian McLeod interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 24th June 2011 in Canberra, ACT. ...

Antarctic Expeditions

Peter King interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [1st Interview Part 1]

Recorded on 12th February 2011 in Devonport,...

13 contributors

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North Sydney Olympic Pool

Charles Elliott (Tape 1 Side B) 29th November 1993, interviewed by Nan Manefield

Betty Yewen's Oral History

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

Antarctic Expeditions

Jack Ward interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 3]

Recorded on 11th January 2011 in North...

Queensland Windmills Oral History

Doug Anderson (2012) Oral History

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

Townsville City Oral Histories

Bill Adams Oral History (2007)

Interview with Bill Adams. Bill talks about...

Antarctic Expeditions

Richard McNair interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey and Michael Ooyendyk [Part 1]

Recorded on 14th May 2011 in Vermont,...

20th Century Ryde

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

Dick and May discuss their lives as a young...

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Central Coast Voices

Schools in the Gosford area

Collected interviews with students and...

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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John Wrigley and The Camden Museum

John Wrigley is the former President of the...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Neville Collins interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 3]

Recorded on 10th December 2011 in Brisbane,...

13 contributors

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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council

Viv Hudson, Deputy Town Clerk, Interview 1

Viv Hudson worked for Strathfield Council from...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Fritz Van Hulssen interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 15th August 2011 in Caulfield...

15 contributors

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Beryl Skinner, Tape 1, Side A

As a child, Beryl lived in Falconer Street,...

Central Coast Voices

The Citrus Industry in the Gosford Region

This interview includes Ivy Smith, Orchardist;...

12 contributors

Antarctic Expeditions

Bill Budd interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 20th August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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 Kenneth Dando, Tape 2, Side A

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

15 contributors

Antarctic Expeditions

Dick Thompson interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 18th August 2011 in Sydney, NSW. ...

North Sydney Olympic Pool

Charles Elliott (Tape 1 Side A) 29th November 1993, interviewed by Nan Manefield

Charles Elliott was the Manager of North...

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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council

Paul Wilson, Chief Health and Building Surveyor at Strathfield, Interview 1

Paul Wilson worked at Strathfield Council from...

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Antarctic Expeditions

George Casasayas interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 16th August 2011 in Sandringham,...

Queensland Windmills Oral History

Jack Barnes and Bevan Farmer (2012) Oral History Part 1

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

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Central Coast Voices

Les Morrison: WW2 Lancaster airman Part 2 of 6

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

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Antarctic Expeditions

Bill Storer interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 17th August 2011 in Sydney, NSW. ...

Wollongong Town Hall

Margret Reeve (nee Maloney) In the...

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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Antarctic Expeditions

Rex Filson interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 23rd March 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Peter Clemence interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 17th January 2012 in Mt Eliza,...

Wollongong Town Hall

Marcia and Karren Belcher

Marcia Belcher (nee Day) born in Kenny Street,...

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20th Century Ryde

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

Ted discusses his school days at St...

14 contributors

Antarctic Expeditions

Andrew Klekocuik interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 29th August 2011 in Kingston,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Bruce Eyers interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 1st September 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Raymond George Clarke, Tape 1, Side A

Raymond details the history of the Combined...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Laura Brackenbury, Tape 1, Side B

Laura moved to Batten Avenue, Melrose Park...

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Richard McNair interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey and Michael Ooyendyk [Part 2]

Recorded on 14th May 2011 in Vermont,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Gordon Smith, Tape 1, Side A

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

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Interview with Dorothy Stevens, Tape 2, Side A

Dorothy recalls her visits to family in...

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Interview with Irene Starkey, Tape 1, Side A

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

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Interview with Kenneth Dando, Tape 1, Side A

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

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Les Morrison: WW2 Lancaster airman Part 1 of 6

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

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Amos and Andrew Douglass of Mangrove Creek

Amos and Andrew Douglass describe their life...

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Harry and Frances Warner and Camden Park House

Harry and Frances Warner worked on Camden Park...

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Adrian Dean interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 27th July 2011 in Margate,...

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David Johns interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 4th July 2011 in Lenah Valley,...

Wollongong Town Hall

John Street shares information about his life...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Diana Mitchell, Tape 1, Side A

Diana and her husband Malcolm lived...

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Richard Willing interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 1st November 2012 in Adelaide,...

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Suzanne Stallman interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 2nd September 2011 at Blackmans...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with John Sproul, Tape 2, Side B

John recounts his memories of growing up and...

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

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

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Bob Dingle interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [3rd Interview Part 2]

Recorded on 28th August 2011 in Swansea,...

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Bill Berge Phillips (Tape 1 Side A) 28th November 1997, interviewed by Janet Ingham

Bill Berge Phillips was a swimming official at...

Former Mayors of Strathfield Council

Eve Dutton, Mayor of Strathfield, Interview 1

Eve Dutton served as Mayor of Strathfield from...

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

Robert Anthony Harris was born in New Zealand...

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Brian Joyce interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 27th August 2011 in Smithton,...

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Wollongong Town Hall

Janet Bitter and David Bryars

Dave Bryars and Janet Bitter, members of the...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Kenneth Dando, Tape 1, Side B

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

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David Challis interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 5th July 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with George Wares, Tape 1, Side B

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

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Interview with June Eva Doherty, Tape 1, Side A

June details her early life in Waterview...

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Peter Cutler interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 26th August 2011 in Evandale,...

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20th Century Ryde

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

In this interview Ron describes his early life...

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John Williams interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 25th June 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Townsville City Oral Histories

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

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

Wollongong Town Hall

Ada Raynor & Stephen Zantiotis

Ada Raynor and Stephen Zantiotis both long...

North Sydney Olympic Pool

Bill Berge Phillips (Tape 2 Side B) 28th November 1997, interviewed by Janet Ingham

Bill Berge Phillips was a swimming official at...

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Interview with Ian Wilson, Tape 1, Side B

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

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Jack Ward interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 2]

Recorded on 11th January 2011 in North...

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Gwen Smith: Memories of The Entrance and Long Jetty

Gwen Smith was a constant holiday visitor to...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Joan Murray, Tape 1, Side B

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

Queensland Windmills Oral History

Jack Barnes and Bevan Farmer (2012) Oral History Part 2

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

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Thelma Harris talks about Pearl Beach

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

Dick and May discuss their lives as a young...

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John Windolf interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 18th December 2011 in Coolum,...

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Dave McCormack interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 1]

Recorded on 22nd August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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Andrew Klekocuik interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 3]

Recorded on 29th August 2011 in Kingston,...

Queensland Windmills Oral History

Bill Jones (2012) Oral History Part 2

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

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Noel Barrett interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 4th July 2011 in Hobart, Tasmania....

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Bob Dingle interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 1]

Recorded on 24th August 2011 in Swansea,...

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Ray McMahon interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd interview]

Recorded on 2nd August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

20th Century Ryde

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

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

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Ian Marchant interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 9th August 2011 in Bonnett Hill,...

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Ross Dunlop interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 4th December 2011 at The Gap,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Rosemary Hunter, Tape 1, Side A

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

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David Carstens interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 10th December 2011 in Brisbane,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Jacobs, Tape 1, Side B

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

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Interview with Mavis Ferrier, Tape 1, Side A

Mavis lived in Rickard Street, Denistone East...

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Hans Brinkies interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 7th July 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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Jack Ward interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [1st Interview]

Recorded on 10th January 2011 in North...

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

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Robert Jordan, Strathfield Alderman, Interview 1

Robert Jordan was an Alderman for Strathfield...

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Interview with Thomas Stanley (Stan) Beal, Tape 2, Side B

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

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Patrick Quilty interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 4th July 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

20th Century Ryde

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

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

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Patrick Quilty interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 4th July 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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Hans Brinkies interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 7th July 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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Norm Tame interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 15th August 2011 in Oakleigh,...

20th Century Ryde

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

In this interview Father Murray discusses his...

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Fred Elliot interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 14 May 2011 in Berwick, Victoria. ...

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David Carstens interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 10th December 2011 in Brisbane,...

Alba Marasco's stories of Camden.

Alba Marasco migrated to Australia in 1951...

Mick Starr's Oral History

Mick Starr grew up at Camden Park and also...

Townsville City Oral Histories

Eugene 'Jack' Daly Oral History (27 February 2007)

Interview with Eugene 'Jack' Daly. In the...

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Bob Jacklyn interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 12th August 2011 in Geilston Bay,...

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20th Century Ryde

Interview with Kenneth Dando, Tape 2, Side B

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

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Peter Shaughnessy interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 29th November 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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Dave McCormack interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 2]

Recorded on 22nd August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

20th Century Ryde

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

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

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Z. Charles L'Aube (Tape 1 Side A) 15th July 1996, interviewed by Lianne Hall

Born in Poland in 1919, Charles was in...

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Neville Collins interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 4]

Recorded on 10th December 2011 in Brisbane,...

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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...

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

Two part interview with Kathleen Ruth Nugar....

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Bill Budd interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 20th August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Beryl Skinner, Tape 1, Side B

As a child, Beryl lived in Falconer Street,...

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Central Coast Voices

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

Roberta Paterson married airman Leslie...

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Mike Sherwood interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 31st August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Central Coast Voices

Bill Johnson, RAN stoker Part 2

Bill Johnson joined the Royal Australian Navy...

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Townsville City Oral Histories

Chrissie and Pat Prior Oral History (10 July 1995)

Interview with Chrissie and Pat Prior....

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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...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dulcie Smith, Tape 1, Side A

Dulcie discusses her life in North Ryde from...

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Knowles Kerry interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 10th August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Central Coast Voices

Ray Parsons - Red Bus driver Tape 2 of 2

Ray Parsons started with The Entrance Red Bus...

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Martin Betts interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 2nd September 2011 at Blackmans...

20th Century Ryde

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

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

Central Coast Voices

Les Morrison: WW2 Lancaster airman Part 5 of 6

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

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Laura Brackenbury, Tape 1, Side 1

Laura moved to Batten Avenue, Melrose Park...

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Andrew Paterson: teacher at Wyong and The Entrance NSW

Andrew Paterson talks about his teaching...

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Ken Smith interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 6th August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Ernest (Ernie) Stinson, Tape 2, Side A

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

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Interview with Janet Horley, Tape 1, Side A

Janet recalls her memories of the Eastwood...

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Neville Parsons interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 2]

Recorded on 5th July 2011 in Hobart, Tasmania....

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 Williams interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 25th June 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Wollongong Town Hall

Helga Christie-Burnett

Helga Christie-Burnett, a Wollongong Pianist,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Dave McCormack interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 11th August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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Bob Dingle interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [2nd Interview Part 2]

Recorded on 24th August 2011 in Swansea,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Dorothy Partington, Tape 1, Side B

Dorothy recalls her childhood including school...

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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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Peter Clemence interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 17th January 2012 in Mt Eliza,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Adrian Dean interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 27th July 2011 in Margate,...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Lola Lloyd, Tape 2, Side A

Lola talks about her childhood in Ryde and...

Joan Higgin's Oral History

Joan Higgins was born in Camden and her...

20th Century Ryde

Interview with Joan Murray, Tape 1, Side A

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

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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council

Eve Dutton, Mayor of Strathfield, Interview 2

Eve Dutton served as Mayor of Strathfield from...

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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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Ray McMahon interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 1st August 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

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

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

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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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Antarctic Expeditions

John Windolf interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 18th December 2011 in Coolum,...

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Antarctic Expeditions

Eddie Firth interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 27th August 2011 in Lower...

Former Mayors of Strathfield Council

Laurel O'Toole, Mayor of Strathfield, Interview 1

Laurel O'Toole was Mayor of Strathfield from...

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Peter Cutler interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 1]

Recorded on 26th August 2011 in Evandale,...

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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...

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North Sydney Olympic Pool

Daina Fletcher, interviewed on ABC radio, 9th February 1999

Daina fletcher, Senior curator at the...

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Wollongong Town Hall

Barbara Street shares detailed experiences of...

Antarctic Expeditions

Dick Thompson interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey [Part 3]

Recorded on 18th August 2011 in Sydney, NSW. ...

Antarctic Expeditions

George Cresswell interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded 30th June 2011 in Sandy Bay,...

Antarctic Expeditions

Jim Semmens interviewed by Ingrid McGaughey

Recorded on 25th August 2011 in Perth,...

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