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Amplify delivers audio material from a number of cultural institutions including libraries and museums across Australia. These oral histories, many of which have been preserved digitally from their original format, are being delivered online for the first time, paired with machine-generated transcripts. Here you can explore hours of fascinating interviews that capture Australian life, people and history. You can also help enrich these important cultural documents by correcting any errors in the transcripts you may find as you listen along.
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Women's History Month 2024
Charishma Kaliyanda MP Liverpool
Charishma's interview began with genealogical...
1h 9m 57s
4 contributors
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NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Llynne Salom, 4 June 2018
Llynne Salom (nee Morgan) was the private...
1h 42m 29s
12 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 13 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Australasian Book Society...
31m 37s
15 contributors
Manshine 2016 Oral History
Conversation between Tony Speare and Mike Mee (1 May 2016)
Tony Speare and Mike Mee talk about being...
38m 40s
3 contributors
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Women in Local Government
Interview with Bev Martin
“It is very heartening to see Councillors move...
17m 54s
4 contributors
Women in Local Government
Interview with Marjorie O'Neill
“Being on local council has been one of the...
53m 53s
3 contributors
Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 6 Side B] Interview with Nick Matheson-Lines
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
39m 1s
15 contributors
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NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Jacqueline Samuels [Part 1], 9 December 2017
Jacqueline Samuels is the wife of Gordon...
36m 56s
8 contributors
Manshine 2016 Oral History
Conversation between Hamish Sewell and Douglas Wilson (1 May 2016)
Douglas reflects with Hamish Sewell about his...
39m 44s
2 contributors
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 14 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Death of Faith's sister...
18m 14s
7 contributors
Camden Voices
Harry and Frances Warner and Camden Park House
Harry and Frances Warner worked on Camden Park...
1h 46m 18s
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 11 Side B] Interview with Hal Hertberg
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
1h 2m 28s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 5 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Activism with the NSW Peace...
15m 21s
5 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 7 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Meeting Dmitri Shostakovich...
20m 37s
10 contributors
Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 4 Side B] Interview with John Craig and Brian Barry
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
8m 44s
16 contributors
Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 11 Side A] Interview with Hal Hertberg
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
1h 2m 26s
15 contributors
Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 3 Side A] Interview with John Craig and Brian Barry
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
1h 2m 35s
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Women in Local Government
Interview with Barbara Armitage
“Local Government has the capacity to inspire...
1h 5m 49s
8 contributors
Former Mayors of Strathfield Council
Paul Wilson, Chief Health and Building Surveyor at Strathfield, Interview 2
Paul Wilson worked at Strathfield Council from...
1h 2m 10s
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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council
Paul Wilson, Chief Health and Building Surveyor at Strathfield, Interview 3
Paul Wilson worked at Strathfield Council from...
1h 55s
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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council
Eileen Stirk, Strathfield Councillor, Interview 1
Eileen Stirk was an Alderman for Strathfield...
55m 45s
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1% awaiting review
NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Jacqueline Samuels [Part 3], 9 December 2017
Jacqueline Samuels is the wife of Gordon...
1m 48s
4 contributors
Camden Voices
John Wrigley and The Camden Museum
John Wrigley is the former President of the...
1h 12m 57s
3 contributors
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 5 Side A] Interview with Erica Mann and 'Shirley'
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
1h 2m 36s
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 3 Side B] Interview with John Craig and Brian Barry
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
1h 2m 32s
9 contributors
Manshine 2016 Oral History
Conversation between Peter Howie and Peter Howie (in the role of his father John Howie) (1 May 2016)
In this recording, Peter Howie plays both...
34m 55s
3 contributors
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 8 Side B] Interview with Ken Johnson
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
24m 13s
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Women in Local Government
Interview with Joy Clayton
“We are there to make good decisions for the...
35m 8s
3 contributors
Camden Voices
Joan Higgin's Oral History
Joan Higgins was born in Camden and her...
38m 31s
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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...
1h 30s
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Stanton Library Anniversary
Feiko Bouman (2017) Interviewed by Ian Hoskins
Originally from the Netherlands, Feiko Bouman...
2h 15m 45s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 13 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Travel by boat to Ambym...
16m 15s
5 contributors
Women in Local Government
Interview with Paula Masselos
“Local council is the place where you can...
1h 4m 51s
5 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 9 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Begins relationship with...
24m 41s
15 contributors
NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Shirley Sinclair [Part 2], 14 March 2018
Shirley Sinclair was the wife of Rear Admiral...
32m
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 10 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Pearl Gibbs; Muir and Marg...
31m 3s
6 contributors
Women in Local Government
Interview with Angela Burrill
“My motivation has always been to make...
25m 18s
4 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 3 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Women's Land Army; grape...
14m 15s
10 contributors
Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 5 Side B] Interview with Erica Mann and 'Shirley'
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
1h 2m 38s
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Stanton Library Anniversary
Hazel Barker & Anne Berry (2SER.FM Interview)
Hazel Barker and Anne Berry worked at Stanton...
14m 28s
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Stanton Library Anniversary
Ted Mack (Interviewed by John Tingle on 2BL in 1983)
Ted Mack was Mayor of North Sydney from...
8m 20s
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NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Ms Anni Rowland Campbell [Part 2] 29 November 2017
Anni Rowland-Campbell is the daughter of James...
1h 6m 16s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 11 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Protests; Ken Brindle;...
10m 55s
3 contributors
Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 4 Side A] Interview with John Craig and Brian Barry
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
1h 3m 3s
12 contributors
NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Elizabeth Nash, 15 December 2017
Elizabeth Nash (nee Northcott) is the daughter...
51m 45s
7 contributors
Former Mayors of Strathfield Council
Viv Hudson, Deputy Town Clerk, Interview 1
Viv Hudson worked for Strathfield Council from...
59m 18s
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Women in Local Government
Waverley women speak: introduction to the Women in Local Government oral history project
Ingrid Grace, Waverley Library's Local History...
13m 58s
3 contributors
Manshine 2016 Oral History
Conversation between Andrew Bleakley & John Rosenberg (1 May 2016)
In this conversation, John Rosenberg, a...
38m 40s
2 contributors
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NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Shirley Sinclair [Part 1], 14 March 2018
Shirley Sinclair was the wife of Rear Admiral...
1h 43m 44s
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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council
Robert Jordan, Strathfield Alderman, Interview 1
Robert Jordan was an Alderman for Strathfield...
26m 51s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 1 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Childhood in Tumbulgum,...
31m 38s
6 contributors
NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Brian Davies CVO [Part 1], 7 May 2018
Brian Davies was the private secretary to...
1h 15m 43s
9 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 12 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: 1950s; Friendship with John...
11m 48s
8 contributors
NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Lady Suzanne Martin, 1 December 2017
Lady Suzanne Martin is the wife of Sir David...
1h 44m 57s
14 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 3 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: WWII begins; experiences...
31m 36s
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NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Brian Davies CVO [Part 2], 14 May 2018
Brian Davies was the private secretary to...
1h 44m 12s
4 contributors
Manshine 2016 Oral History
Conversation between Hamish Sewell and Steve Smythe (1 May 2016)
Steve Smythe talks to Hamish Sewell about his...
37m 46s
2 contributors
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 6 Side A] Interview with Nick Matheson-Lines
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
1h 2m 6s
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 13 Side B] Interview with Clive Madigan
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
39m 31s
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7% awaiting review
Women in Local Government
Interview with Ingrid Strewe
“He was trying to ban topless bathing. He said...
34m 53s
4 contributors
Manshine 2016 Oral History
Conversation between Oliver Bergel and John Callanan (1 May 2016)
In this conversation Oliver Bergel and John...
39m 36s
1 contributor
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Women in Local Government
Interview with Mora Main
“You want to be on the leading edge, not the...
37m 21s
5 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 15 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Dismissal of Whitlam in...
27m 20s
6 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 10 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Referendum petition launch...
31m 35s
8 contributors
Women's History Month 2024
Tina Ayyad MP Holsworthy
Tina’s interview began with genealogical...
51m 53s
1 contributor
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NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Ms Anni Rowland Campbell [Part 3] 29 November 2017
Anni Rowland-Campbell is the daughter of James...
41m 59s
9 contributors
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13% awaiting review
Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 10 Side A] Interview with John O'Donohoe
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
46m 54s
22 contributors
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 11 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Aboriginal-Australian...
30m 58s
4 contributors
NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Dr Anthony Cutler [Part 2], 18 Jaunary 2018
Dr Anthony Cutler is the son of Roden...
35m 11s
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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council
Eve Dutton, Mayor of Strathfield, Interview 2
Eve Dutton served as Mayor of Strathfield from...
1h 1m 10s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 8 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Continuing travel through...
20m 8s
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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council
Clarence "Clarrie" Edwards, Mayor of Strathfield, Interview 1
Clarrie Edwards was Mayor of Strathfield from...
17m 28s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 12 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Alf Clint and the...
31m 24s
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 14 Side A] Interview with Tommy Gaynor
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
24m 45s
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 7 Side A]
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
35m 24s
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Former Mayors of Strathfield Council
Eve Dutton, Mayor of Strathfield, Interview 1
Eve Dutton served as Mayor of Strathfield from...
1h 12s
3 contributors
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 10 Side B] Interview with John O'Donohoe
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
17m 3s
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 7 Side B]
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
40m 6s
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Camden Voices
Michael Wheeler's Oral History
Michael Wheeler recounts an idyllic childhood...
59m 46s
2 contributors
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NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Jacqueline Samuels [Part 2], 9 December 2017
Jacqueline Samuels is the wife of Gordon...
6m 10s
8 contributors
Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 13 Side A] Interview with Clive Madigan
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
46m 26s
18 contributors
NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Dr Anthony Cutler [Part 1], 18 Jaunary 2018
Dr Anthony Cutler is the son of Roden...
1h 27m 57s
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NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Penny Woodward [Part 2], 12 February 2018
Penny Woodward is the grand-daughter of Lady...
1m 13s
6 contributors
Camden Voices
Betty Yewen's Oral History
Betty grew up in Camden and has fond memories...
56m 19s
3 contributors
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 8 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Visiting schools and...
30m 40s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 2 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Faith's childhood and...
31m 36s
14 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 14 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Documentary with Bill Peach...
29m 51s
22 contributors
NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Ms Anni Rowland Campbell [Part 1] 29 November 2017
Anni Rowland-Campbell is the daughter of James...
1h 42m 12s
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NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Penny Woodward [Part 1], 12 February 2018
Penny Woodward is the grand-daughter of Lady...
59m 27s
20 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 9 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Recent visit with Hans...
30m 33s
11 contributors
Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 2 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Funeral of Faith's father -...
30m 18s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 6 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Living in Woolloomooloo;...
30m 3s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 6 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Travel to the 1951 Youth...
31m 35s
30 contributors
Manshine 2016 Oral History
Converstaion between Rob Clarke and Peter Kroll (1 May 2016)
This conversation is with two men looking back...
39m 11s
7 contributors
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 4 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Depression era, 1930s;...
31m 38s
18 contributors
Women in Local Government
Interview with Prue Cancian
“Being active in your community is the way to...
26m
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NSW Governors' families & staff
Interview with Brian Davies CVO [Part 3], 14 May 2018
Brian Davies was the private secretary to...
29m 3s
6 contributors
Former Mayors of Strathfield Council
Laurel O'Toole, Mayor of Strathfield, Interview 1
Laurel O'Toole was Mayor of Strathfield from...
59m 15s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 4 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Effects of the Depression...
6m 40s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 7 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Post-War Austria and...
26m 33s
6 contributors
Manshine 2016 Oral History
Conservation between Hamish Sewell and Trevor Ozanne (1 May 2021)
Trevor reflects on his involvement in men’s...
39m 42s
2 contributors
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Women in Local Government
Interview with Elaine Keenan
“You have to have a bit of a thick skin...
42m 1s
5 contributors
Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 12 Side A] Interview with Hal Hertberg
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
47m 47s
14 contributors
Camden Voices
Mick Starr's Oral History
Mick Starr grew up at Camden Park and also...
54m 29s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 5 Side A] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Move to Sydney in 1940,...
31m 11s
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Garry Wotherspoon
Garry Wotherspoon [Tape 8 Side A] Interview with Ken Johnson
Interview summary: Garry Wotherspoon...
1h 3m 1s
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Faith Bandler
Faith Bandler [Tape 1 Side B] Interviewed by Carolyn Craig
Interview summary: Faith's memories of her...
30m 59s
14 contributors
Women in Local Government
Interview with Sally Betts
“At one stage, nine out of twelve councillors...
48m 4s
4 contributors
Camden Voices
Alba Marasco's stories of Camden.
Alba Marasco migrated to Australia in 1951...
1h 4m 46s
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