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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Lettie Walsh Bradley and Margaret Walsh, Pat Grainger, May 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out" (Original interview carried out by Seon Films as part of an episode about Port Melbourne for the ABC 4 Corners program)Lettie Walsh Bradley and Margaret Walsh recalling their lives in Port MelbourneDuration side 00:58:36families, domestic life, social activities, bradley walsh, lettie walsh, margaret walsh -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mrs Grace Irvine, 20th April 2000
Mrs Grace Irvine was born in 1907 as one of eight children to the Shennan family in Silver Creek, a town three kilometres east of Beechworth that was considered a part of the town. Her father was a 'wood-carter', contracted to deliver wood to the mining dredges at Silver Creek and the Mayday Hills asylum. Wife to Dick, and mother to four children, Mrs Irvine spent her life in Beechworth, recalling many transformations in its history and living through wars and the Depression. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.The oral history record of Mrs Grace Irvine is a rare and representative insight into life in Beechworth from the turn of the 20th century to the 21st century, specifically in the descriptions of the everyday, commerce, business, family, and leisure activities for residents of the town throughout war-time and the Depression. Mrs Irvine's recollections have a social value to the Irvine family who have a long enduring history with Beechworth, and so also provide significance to the social and cultural history of the town. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mrs Grace Irvine /listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, irvine, grace irvine -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mrs Alma Ashcroft, 15th June 2000
Alma Isabell Ashcroft was born on the 11th of July 1920 in Newtown, Beechworth. Her father and four of her brothers worked at the Tannery, her mother was recognised as the ‘district nurse’ in the area and the family were well known and at the heart of the local community. Alma joined the Beechworth branch of the R.S.L. and at the time of the interview in 2000, had been with the R.S.L for 40-50 years. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Alma Ashcroft’s story is significant because of her personal and familial connections with Beechworth. Her family were at the heart of the community, and Alma’s association with the RSL in Beechworth spanned 4-5 decades. During the interview with Jennifer Williams, Alma also provided a rich history of the town, the locals and her extensive family.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, jennifer williams, twentieth century, ashcroft, alma ashcroft, r.s.l, community -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, Decca Record Company Ltd, London, England
The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Manon. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: LXT 2620, Record cover, no plastic sleeve, back cover notes (no author listed). Soloists, chorus and orchestra of the Opera-Comique, Paris. Conducted by Albert Wolff.47' printed paper sticky taped to top left front coverlp, sound recording, opera -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 19
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Stephen chats with Kevin Murfitt about the merger of 4 organisations into 1 to improve the quality of service. Valerie Thomas interviews Colin Pascoe, who volunteers in the day centre teaching leather work. Finally Kate Gniel provides a wrap up of Carols by Candlelight.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, kevin murfitt, colin pascoe, kate gniel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Liardet descendents in NZ, Phillipa Charles and Ynys Grecian
Recording of the oral history of Phillipa Charles and Ynys Grecian. Recording made in Room B at Port Town Hall on 30.09.08. An interview regarding Liardet descendants in New Zealand. Recording duration 45:43oral history, liardet family, phillipa charles, ynys grecian, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet, caroline frederica liardet -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Pictorial memories of the Vietnam experience of Rod Bryar
vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: January 29, 2002
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews-Lamb, Susan Thompson, Janet Cronin and Corey Nassau, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. January 29: Carols by Candlelight – Rhonda Cleveland, Dare to Date ball – Jill Baker. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, May Jasper, Listening Party, John Kirby, 22 Oct 2017
May Jasper introduces a "Listening Party" including the recordings of Tom Hills and Myrtle Richardson discussing life during the depression years. PMHPS monthly meeting 22.10.2017 Duration including meeting preliminaries 1:15:19depression, domestic life, may jasper, tom hills, myrtle richardson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Radio interview with John Methven, 2003
Interview done by Lynn Wells, West Gippsland Community Radio, 7 November 2003national vietnam veterans museum -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mr and Mrs Forrest, 25th September 2000
Mr Forrest was born on the 11th of November 1916 in Beechworth. Mrs Forrest was also born in Beechworth. Mr and Mrs Forrest's families have strong association with Beechworth's farming community, especially when it came to rearing sheep and cattle. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Although Beechworth is famous for its history in gold, the project by Jennifer Williams is significant as it captures the everyday life and struggles of residents living in Beechworth during the twentieth century. Mr and Mrs Forrest’s story is significant as their story brings to light the life on a farm in Beechworth. It gives insight into not only the Forrest’s role in Beechworth’s farming, but it also gives insight into the changed Beechworth went through during and after the war period.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, forrest, mr and mrs forrest, farm, farming -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: April 3, 2001
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. April 3: Upcoming recreational programs – Chris Headland, Services to the Western District – Jane Rossiter, Volunteering in Fundraising – Graeme Miller, Centenary of Federation project – Damien Tyquin. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Sarah Barfoot, Madonna Grehan, John Kirby, 24 Jun 2013
PMHPS meeting of 24.06.2013. Madonna Grehan discusses Sarah Barfoot, gentlewoman midwife/accoucheuse, who practiced in South Melbourne in the 1860s/70s. Duration 1:20 including meeting preliminarieshealth - general health, sarah barfoot, madonna grehan, south melbourne -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Crystal Set
Crystal radio set in hinged wooden box. Induction coil stands upright when box is opened. Has four aerial connections and rotatable connection for tuning the aerial. Appears to have been made commerciallycommunication, radio -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, CBC Records
The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Charpentier: Louise. LP 33RPM vinyl - Box set, Catalogue Number: S3BR 220614, 1 cardboard box cover with hinged lid, 3 paper record record sleeves (with inscriptions), 3 vinyl disk, 1 booklet with libretto. Cover notes, Paul Myers. Composer: Charpentier. New Philharmonic Orchestra; Conductor: George Pretre; Ambrosia Opera Chorus.Side 1 - Side 6 the paper record sleeveslp, sound recording, opera -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 18
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Valerie speaks with Bernadette Hodgkinson and her work in the library over the past 28 years. Roberta Ashby pays tribute to Doris Nothling, who recently passed away, and had been a vibrant force within the Association for the Blind. Valerie Thomas then interviews Graeme Jones about life after his long involvement with the Vision Australia Foundation Board and Tilly Aston Council.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, bernadette hodgkinson, roberta ashby, doris nothling, graeme jones -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, Decca Record Comany Limited, London
The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.The Tales of Hoffmann (Record 3). LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: LXT 2584, Record cover, no sleeve, 1 vinyl disk, back cover notes (no author listed). Conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham, the Sadler's Wells Chorus and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.lp, sound recording, opera -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: September 14, 2004
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. September 14: For Sight Achievement Award winner for Sport – Paul Borg, NILS – Frances Keyland. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Don't forget me cobber & The band played waltzing matilda
2 songs: dedicated to every soldier who ever served our country (RSL): autographed by unknownpopular music - australia -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - A Pommy Kid in the Borough, Mike Brady, 22 Mar 1010
Mike Brady - a Pommy Kid in the BoroughDuration 00:43:38families, built environment, mike brady -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHSP Meeting, Early aviators, Kevin O'Reilly, John Kirby, 22 Apr 2013
Kevin O'Reilly discussing early aviators, especially those in Port Melbourne. Includes meeting preliminaries. Duration 01:17:15transport - aviation and aerodrome, kevin o'reilly, r graham carey -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, John Watson, 22 June 2000
John Watson's story shows insight to the families that moved to Beechworth and the motivation behind this. It showcases the nuances of life in the district and the day to day ways of living. This history speaks of land cultivation and the innovation of industry in the region, in particular cattle farming and butchering. Watson's account speaks of the way that the practice of breeding cattle effects the rural lifestyle, and the hardships that come with working on the land. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Watson's account is historically significant due to its ability to illustrate the lifestyle and industry of those in Beechworth during the twentieth century. It is a rare insight into the the practices of residents of this time. This oral history also shows deep insight into the social structure of the community. It describes the family and community dynamics over a long period of time, the motivations behind behaviour, and the greater community fabric. This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.John Watson1800s beechworth, 20th century beechworth, beechworth, farming and agriculture, farm, farm work, farmers, farming, cattle, industry, oral history, john watson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Audio Cassette, Diamond Valley Choral Society, Concert no.151, performed by Diamond Valley Choral Society 1981, 06/06/1981
A recording of a concert performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society for Heidelberg City Council (H.C.C.) on 06/06/1981.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "H.C.C. concert no.151. 6 June 1981"diamond valley choral society, concerts, heidelberg city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Audio Cassette, Diamond Valley Choral Society, Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, performed by Diamond Valley Choral Society 1995, 1995_12
A recording of Shire of Diamond Valley Carols, December 1995. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "DV Carols Dec '95".diamond valley choral society, christmas music, diamond valley, carols -
Federation University Historical Collection
Audio - Video Casette, Beer Awards Intro by Rob Greig
Black video casette in a clear plastic cover with University Of Ballarat's Rob Greig introducing the Beer Awards.university of ballarat, rob greig, beer awards, brewing -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Back to the Front: Australian newspaper article about Pandanus Park in Queensland
Pandanus Park is a camping retreat for Vietnam Veteransvietnam veterans - australia, pandanus park -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Growing up on Fishermen's Bend, Keith Turnbull, 10 Jul 2008
Keith Turnbull discussing growing up on Fishermen's Bend. Interviewed by Margaret and Grahan Bride.Duration 00:23:28built environment, families, natural environment, fishermans bend, keith turnbull -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Wilbraham Liardet, Dawn Harris, Frankston Historical Society, Glen Stuart, 26 Jul 1999
Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 26.07.1999. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speaker was Dawn Harris of the Frankston Historical Society regarding Wilbraham Liardet, who was a distant relative of Dawn who has been working on a book about the family or a decade. Recording duration 59:11.liardet family, dawn harris -
Apollo Bay Museum
Audio - Nellie O'Meara Oral History Interview Apollo Bay April 2023
Local Otways residents (Gadubanud Country) were interviewed by artist/researcher Amy Tsilemanis for the 2023 storytelling project Heart Maps, a collaboration with the Apollo Bay Museum and Historical Society. Themes include memories of communication technologies, entertainments, school, work, community, and life near the ocean. More information here: https://amytsilemanis.com.au/portfolio/heart-mapsapollo bay, tourism -
Apollo Bay Museum
Audio - School memories
Hear Val Flitton, Norma Begely Gordon Currie on school memories. Created as part of the Heart Maps projectapollo bay, school, oral history