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Bacchus Marsh & District Historical SocietyBook, Bacchus Marsh by Bacchus Marsh: an anecdotal history, 1986
... . It is a collection of memories of 49 residents recorded in oral history ...Bacchus Marsh by Bacchus Marsh is an anecdotal history of the town and district of Bacchus Marsh. It is a collection of memories of 49 residents recorded in oral history interviews and then adapted into a written record. Most of the interviewees had lived in Bacchus Marsh for many decades and are from a variety of occupations and backgrounds. The oldest interviewee was born in 1890 and the youngest was born in 1938. The interviews were conducted by Geoffrey Camm who then transcribed them and edited them for this publication. A black and white photographic portrait of each interviewee accompanies each chapter. The book includes maps and an index of individual and family names. Publication citation: Camm, Geoffrey, compiler, Bacchus Marsh by Bacchus Marsh: An anecdotal history, Bacchus Marsh, Vic. : Shire of Bacchus Marsh in conjunction with ; Melbourne: Hargreen Publishing, 1986. 392 pages.non-fictionBacchus Marsh by Bacchus Marsh is an anecdotal history of the town and district of Bacchus Marsh. It is a collection of memories of 49 residents recorded in oral history interviews and then adapted into a written record. Most of the interviewees had lived in Bacchus Marsh for many decades and are from a variety of occupations and backgrounds. The oldest interviewee was born in 1890 and the youngest was born in 1938. The interviews were conducted by Geoffrey Camm who then transcribed them and edited them for this publication. A black and white photographic portrait of each interviewee accompanies each chapter. The book includes maps and an index of individual and family names. Publication citation: Camm, Geoffrey, compiler, Bacchus Marsh by Bacchus Marsh: An anecdotal history, Bacchus Marsh, Vic. : Shire of Bacchus Marsh in conjunction with ; Melbourne: Hargreen Publishing, 1986. 392 pages.bacchus marsh, bacchus marsh history, biographies, anecdotes -
Camberwell Historical SocietyBook, Joely Taylor, Backtracks: Recollections of remarkable Australians, 2015
A compilation of oral histories - engaging stories taken from interviews with four Australians conducted by Joely Taylor 90 p. : b+w ill., ; 23.5 cm x 15 cmcamberwell, australia, oral histories -
The Celtic ClubBook, Adam Purcell, Music and friendship : the people of Melbourne Comhaltas, 1984
... stories, collected by oral history interview, are accompanied ...A collection of personal stories from 32 past and present members of the Melbourne branch of the worldwide Irish cultural organisation, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann, produced to mark the 50th anniversary of Melbourne Comhaltas.The stories, collected by oral history interview, are accompanied by photographic portraits of each subject. The stories explore themes of immigration, culture and heritage, and feature, among others, prominent members of the Melbourne Irish scene, such as:-Accordion legend Paddy Fitzgerald-Set dancing teacher Marie Brouder-Prolific musician Tony O'Neill-Leader of the Melbourne Comhaltas band, Joan Mundy. Among the people interviewed are Irish expats, second- and third-generation Australians, and people from Scotland, Japan and the Ukraine.The book includes forewords from Irish Ambassador to Australia, Breandán Ó Caollai - Director-General of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann, Dr. Labhrás Ó Murchú· and Melbourne Comhaltas President, Mary McBride.Ill, p.95.A collection of personal stories from 32 past and present members of the Melbourne branch of the worldwide Irish cultural organisation, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann, produced to mark the 50th anniversary of Melbourne Comhaltas.The stories, collected by oral history interview, are accompanied by photographic portraits of each subject. The stories explore themes of immigration, culture and heritage, and feature, among others, prominent members of the Melbourne Irish scene, such as:-Accordion legend Paddy Fitzgerald-Set dancing teacher Marie Brouder-Prolific musician Tony O'Neill-Leader of the Melbourne Comhaltas band, Joan Mundy. Among the people interviewed are Irish expats, second- and third-generation Australians, and people from Scotland, Japan and the Ukraine.The book includes forewords from Irish Ambassador to Australia, Breandán Ó Caollai - Director-General of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann, Dr. Labhrás Ó Murchú· and Melbourne Comhaltas President, Mary McBride.cultural societies - irish - melbourne, irish music and dancing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Mixed media - Audio Cassette, Melanie Farrow, Yolanda Derakshan, 27 April 2006
... History Migration program Interview with Yolanda Darakshan, who ...Interview with Yolanda Darakshan, who migrated to Australia from Colombo in 1984. Interviewed by Melanie Farrow on 27 April 2006Interview with Yolanda Darakshan, who migrated to Australia from Colombo in 1984. Interviewed by Melanie Farrow on 27 April 2006.|Transcription see ND5709derakshan, yolanda, emigration, sri lankans in australia, oral history migration program -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - Audio Cassette, Lottie Szrgat aka Szigat, 29th June 2006
Interview with Lottie Szigat , who emigrated to Australia from Germany in 1965. Interviewed by Liz Chapman on 29th June 2006. Transcription on ND5659Interview with Lottie Szigat , who emigrated to Australia from Germany in 1965. Interviewed by Liz Chapman on 29th June 2006. Original record ID was NP3448. Transcription on ND5659szigat lottie, emigration, oral history migration program, germans in australia, szrgat lottie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - CD-Rom, Patricia Stimpson, 7 March 2006
Interview with Patricia Stimpson, who emigrated to Australia from Singapore in 1960. Interview by Fred Smith on 7 March 2006.Transcription at ND565Interview with Patricia Stimpson, who emigrated to Australia from Singapore in 1960. Interview by Fred Smith on 7 March 2006.Transcription at ND5658stimpson patricia, emigration, oral history migration program, singaporeans in australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Audio Cassette, Johanna van Hoek, 1/04/2006
Interviewed by Melanie Farrow 21 April 2006. Tape at NP 3446Interview with Johanna van Hoek, who migrated to Australia from Holland in 1954. Interviewed by Melanie Farrow 21 April 2006. Tape at NP 3446emigration, oral history migration program, dutch in australia, van hoek, johanna -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Audio Cassette, 'Peter', 2006. Part of the Oral History Migration Program
. Interviewed by Lucie Baragwanath on 27 November 2006. Part of the Oral History Migration Program.Interview with Peter (surname withheld) who migrated to Australia from Germany in 1955. Interviewed by Lucie Baragwanath on 27 November 2006. Part of the Oral History Migration Program. Printed transcript available at Whitehorse Historical Society.peter, emigration, oral history migration program, germans in australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - Audio Cassette, Don Harrison, 28/02/2007
Oral history of the early traders of the Blackburn Shopping Centre by local resident, Don Harrison. Interviewed by Vicky Jones-Evans and Valda Arrowsmith Printed transcript available at Whitehorse Historical Society.harrison, don, grocers, presbyterian church, blackburn, blackburn railway station -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Volunteer migrant worker with Good Neighbour Council of Victoria, Erica Wilson, Pat Grainger, 14 Oct 1991
Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out"Miss Erica Wilson discussing how she came to be a volunteer migrant worker with the Good Neighbour Council of Victoria and her experiences in PortDuration side 1 00:31:20 Side 2 00:32:14migrants, erica wilson, good neighbour council -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Beris Campbell, Pat Grainger, 1990s
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Beris CAMPBELL, City of Port Melbourne Social Worker, discussing migrant matters early in her time with Council, The Port Melbourne festival, and moreDuration side 00:50:40families, domestic life, social activities, beris campbell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Working on the wharves, Vin McNamara, Pat Hawkins, 22 Oct 1989
Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out"Vin McNamara recalling his early days working on the wharf, the depression, etcDuration 00:50:57workers, piers and wharves - webb dock, depression, mcnamara -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Tippo HAYES, Wendy Morris, 22 May 1984
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Tippo HAYES discussing his life in Port Melbourne, particularly working on the wharvesDuration side 0:44:53domestic life, piers and wharves - webb dock, workers, tippo hayes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Ada POLSON, 1980s
Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out" . Original recording was made many years earlier and was loaned by her daughter, Margaret BRIDE for this project.Mrs Ada POLSON discussing her life before and after her marriage; and her family's (Bellion) general store in Stokes St.Duration side 1 00:29:26. Side 2 00:28:04families, domestic life, ada polson nee bellion -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, "Thirst Aid Kiosk", Station Pier, Ted Rohan, 17 Sep 1991
Interviewed by Pat Grainger at "Thirst Aid Kiosk", West side Station Pier, Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out"Ted Rohan recounting his experiences operating the "Thirst Aid Kiosk" at Station PierDuration side 1 - 00:46:40; side 2 - 00:09:00business and traders - kiosk, edward j (ted) rohan, "thirst aid" kiosk -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Mrs. Florence STARK, 07 Sep 1980
Interviewed by Wendy MORRIS, City Librarian, Port Melbourne. Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out". Mrs. Florence STARK recalling her memories of growing up in Port Melbourne.Duration 01:20:24florence stark -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Norah HOWARD, June Kirby, 24 Apr 1988
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out" (Interview originally took place as part of a Heritage Week event at the Mission)Norah HOWARD discussing her memories of the 1937 opening of the Mission to Seamen's building, Harbour Lights Guild ativities, changes in Port Melbourne, Poolman St and moreDuration side 0:24:21missions to seamen, norah howard nee mallet, ladies harbour lights guild -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Tom HILLS, Trevor Robinson, 4 Jun 1984
Interview used in contribution to the book "They Can Carry me Out" (Originally taken from a Radio Australia program)Tom HILLS discussing his life working on the wharves, Communist politics, standing for Port Melbourne Council and moreDuration side 0:25:26piers and wharves - webb dock, local government - city of port melbourne, politics, tom hills -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Nell Thackrah, Pat Grainger, 3 Jan 1992
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Nell Thackrah recalling her early life, two marriages and employment during World war 2Duration side 01:o1:54families, domestic life, social activities, war - world war ii, nell thackrah -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Chutathip Silpiphat, Amelia Finch, 19 Feb 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Chutathip Silpiphat discussing her life in Thailand prior to moving to Australia 12 months earlier and her experiences in Port Melbourne over the past year.Duration side 01:19:25domestic life, social activities, chutathip silpiphat -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Laura McGill, Amelia Finch, 30 Apr 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Laura McGill discussing growing up in Port Melbourne, local dances, beach, piers and moreDuration side 01:10:44domestic life, social activities, laura irving mcgill -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Lily Goss and Tom Lahiff, Seon Films, 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)Lily GOSS and Tom LAHIFF recalling their lives in Port Melbourne, football, etcDuration side 01:31:14families, domestic life, social activities, sport - australian rules football, lilian 'lil' goss nee johnson, tommy lahiff -
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 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Ted TOBIN, Anne Callaghan, May 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Ted TOBIN talking about living in Port Melbourne; operating his small engineering business; and moreDuration side 0:29:51domestic life, business and traders, engineering, ted tobin -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Delva Crawford, 2 May 1991
Interviewed by Pat Grainger. Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out" .Delva Crawford discussing her life in Port Melbourne with particular reference to the HCV (Housing Commission Victoria) flats in Graham/Danks Streets and the tenantsDuration 01:02:08families, domestic life, delva crawford, housing commission of victoria -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, John CARROLL, Wendy Morris, 30 May 1984
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"John CARROLL discussing his life in Port Melbourne during the Depression; housing; two-up games ; moreDuration side 0:21:27depression, domestic life, john carroll -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Marlene Mitchell (nee Sharp), 30 May 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Marlene MITCHELL nee SHARP discussing growing up in Garden City, moving out and returningDuration side 01:41:28domestic life, business and traders, social activities, marlene sharp mitchell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Pat Grainger, Amelia Finch, 21 May 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They Can Carry me Out"Pat Grainger discussing her life both before and since moving to Port Melbourne, with particular reference to the campaign to stop the conversion of the Port Melbourne rail line to light railDuration side 01:55:43domestic life, transport - railways, public action campaigns, pat grainger -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Mrs. May LOWE, 06 June 1991
Interviewed by Amelia FINCH. Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out". Mrs. May LOWE recalling her memories of growing up in Port Melbourne.Duration : Side 1 00:46:21, Side 2 00:43:47may lowe -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Brenda BEDFORD, 06 June 1991
Interviewed by Pat GRAINGER. Interview used in contributions to the book "They Can Carry Me Out". Brenda BEDFORD recalling her memories of growing up in Garden City.Duration 00:41:47brenda bedford
