https://dharmae.research.uts.edu.au/items/browse?tags=Culgoa-Balonne&output=atom2024-03-28T22:09:12+11:00Omekahttps://dharmae.research.uts.edu.au/items/show/327
Cheryl Buchanan is a woman from the Guwamu (or Kooma) nation located in southern Queensland. Cheryl is a representative for Northern Basins Aboriginal Nations (NBAN) and in this short interview she briefly discusses growing up on the rivers with her Aunties; the interactions her people had with other Aboriginal Nations, and how these meetings fostered cultural exchange and helped the continuation of their respective cultures; the quality of the water; and how she views the water as a force that brings peace and people together.
Cheryl mentions Warrego (western), Balonne (eastern), Culgoa (southern) as the river boundaries of her peoples' Country.]]>2016-04-29T12:42:16+10:00
Title
Culgoa - Balonne: Oral History of Cheryl Buchanan
Description
An interview with Cheryl Buchannan. Audio only.
Cheryl Buchanan is a woman from the Guwamu (or Kooma) nation located in southern Queensland. Cheryl is a representative for Northern Basins Aboriginal Nations (NBAN) and in this short interview she briefly discusses growing up on the rivers with her Aunties; the interactions her people had with other Aboriginal Nations, and how these meetings fostered cultural exchange and helped the continuation of their respective cultures; the quality of the water; and how she views the water as a force that brings peace and people together.
Cheryl mentions Warrego (western), Balonne (eastern), Culgoa (southern) as the river boundaries of her peoples' Country.
Creator
Heather Goodall
Jodi Frawley
Publisher
University of Technology, Sydney
Contributor
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
NSW Department of Primary Industries - NSW Fisheries
Originally organised by researchers in sub-collection 'MDB Extra'. Balonne forms the eastern boundary and Culgoa forms the southern boundary of Guwamu nation.
An archival version of the Talking Fish Collection is managed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Data Archive (ATSIDA).
Mediator
Unmediated licence agreement. Interviewee's consent condition: That myself (Cheryl Buchanan) and members of my family have unrestricted access. Has requested access restrictions but has not specified what they are.
Interviewer
Jodi Frawley
Interviewee
Cheryl Buchanan
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales
Duration
Part 1 00:10:18
Part 2 00:01:21
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The images span the late 1930s to 1950s. They show Murray Cod caught from the infamous 'Garden Hole' spoken about during the interview, located south of E.J. Beardmore Dam.
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Title
Culgoa - Balonne: Images from interview with Keith Codrington, George Thomas, and Robert Worboys
Description
Historical images provided by Robert Worboys during his oral history interview with friends Keith Codrington and George Thomas.
The images span the late 1930s to 1950s. They show Murray Cod caught from the infamous 'Garden Hole' spoken about during the interview, located south of E.J. Beardmore Dam.
Creator
Heather Goodall
Jodi Frawley
Hamish Sewell
Publisher
University of Technology, Sydney
Contributor
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
NSW Department of Primary Industries - NSW Fisheries
Rights
All rights reserved
Rights Holder
Robert Worboys
Date
2010-10-07
Access Rights
These images may only be reproduced or re-used with permission from Robert Worboys. Please contact State Library of NSW regarding collection ML OH 647/1-130.
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The photos show family activities such as learning to swim in the Narran River in the 1920s. ]]>2016-05-01T11:00:02+10:00
Title
Culgoa - Balonne: Images from interview with Pat Cross
Description
Historical images provided by Pat Cross during her oral history interview.
The photos show family activities such as learning to swim in the Narran River in the 1920s.
Creator
Heather Goodall
Jodi Frawley
Hamish Sewell
Publisher
University of Technology, Sydney
Contributor
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
NSW Department of Primary Industries - NSW Fisheries
Rights
All rights reserved
Rights Holder
Pat Cross
Date
2010-10-12
Access Rights
These images may only be reproduced or re-used with permission from Pat Cross. Please contact State Library of NSW regarding collection ML OH 647/1-130.
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Images provided by Peter and Margaret (Pop) Petersen. Many show River Red Gums (some of which are up to 800 years old), stressed from changes in flood and dry cycles.]]>2016-05-01T09:00:51+10:00
Title
Culgoa - Balonne: Images from interview with Peter and Margaret Petersen
Description
Peter and Margaret (Pop) Petersen were the former managers of the Brenda Station in Goodooga. Previously owned by the Church of England, Brenda Station was primarily involved in grazing. The Culgoa River that ran through the property was a major source of feed and water for the Petersen's and their community.
Images provided by Peter and Margaret (Pop) Petersen. Many show River Red Gums (some of which are up to 800 years old), stressed from changes in flood and dry cycles.
Creator
Heather Goodall
Jodi Frawley
Hamish Sewell
Publisher
University of Technology, Sydney
Contributor
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
NSW Department of Primary Industries - NSW Fisheries
Rights
All rights reserved
Rights Holder
Peter and Margaret (Pop) Petersen
Date
2010-08-26
Access Rights
These images may only be reproduced or re-used with permission from Peter and Margaret (Pop) Petersen. Please contact State Library of NSW regarding collection ML OH 647/1-130.
Culgoa - Balonne: Images from interview with Ned and Lynette Underwood
Description
Photos taken on day of oral history recording of Ned and Lynette Underwood by the Talking Fish research team of the Balonne River and areas around their property.
Creator
Heather Goodall
Jodi Frawley
Publisher
University of Technology, Sydney
Contributor
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
NSW Department of Primary Industries - NSW Fisheries
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Geographically the Balonne is an extension of the Condamine River and starts near Glenmorgan. It flows through gently undulating country before reaching an expansive flat plain where it splits and forms several smaller rivers including the Culgoa. The Culgoa River twists and turns across the floodplain and through coolabah woodlands before flowing into the Darling River between the towns of Brewarrina and Bourke.
The 123 000km2 catchment of the Culgoa – Balonne Rivers is semiͲarid and experiences a highly variable rainfall. The rainfall is reflected in the rivers’ flows which often cease for long periods of time, sometimes for up to a few years. During such prolonged droughts only very large waterholes continue to hold water. When the rains are good, the whole floodplain may turn into a slow flowing river around a metre deep.
These rivers are significant to the Bigambul, Kooma, Muruwari, Gungarri, Mandandanjii and Gamilaroi people who have traditionally lived, fished and told stories about these rivers and the life they support.
(Source: Sarac, Z., Sewell, H., Ringwood, G., Baker, E. and Nichols, S. (2012). Culgoa - Balonne: Talking fish, making connections with the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin. Murray-Darling Basin Authority, Canberra.)]]>2015-06-17T12:58:41+10:00
Title
Culgoa ‐ Balonne Rivers
Description
The data from this study region includes 11 oral histories (audio as mp3s, and transcripts) and 4 image galleries, as well as a georeferenced hand-drawn map of the area.
Geographically the Balonne is an extension of the Condamine River and starts near Glenmorgan. It flows through gently undulating country before reaching an expansive flat plain where it splits and forms several smaller rivers including the Culgoa. The Culgoa River twists and turns across the floodplain and through coolabah woodlands before flowing into the Darling River between the towns of Brewarrina and Bourke.
The 123 000km2 catchment of the Culgoa – Balonne Rivers is semiͲarid and experiences a highly variable rainfall. The rainfall is reflected in the rivers’ flows which often cease for long periods of time, sometimes for up to a few years. During such prolonged droughts only very large waterholes continue to hold water. When the rains are good, the whole floodplain may turn into a slow flowing river around a metre deep.
These rivers are significant to the Bigambul, Kooma, Muruwari, Gungarri, Mandandanjii and Gamilaroi people who have traditionally lived, fished and told stories about these rivers and the life they support.
(Source: Sarac, Z., Sewell, H., Ringwood, G., Baker, E. and Nichols, S. (2012). Culgoa - Balonne: Talking fish, making connections with the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin. Murray-Darling Basin Authority, Canberra.)
Identifier
0f4f6b80-0ff1-11e5-8eb9-005056a4d06a
Source
Map image attribution: Murray-Darling Basin Authority, Talking Fish Project see details...
Sarac, Z., Sewell, H., Ringwood, G., Baker, E. and Nichols, S. (2012). Culgoa - Balonne: Talking fish, making connections with the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin. Murray-Darling Basin Authority, Canberra. View or download from publisher...
Date
2015-06-10
License
CC-BY
Provenance
hand-drawn map georeferenced by Kevin Davies
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Born in 1932, Ned grew up as a child on the property Warroo, a sheep and cattle station on the banks of the Balonne, owned by his grandfather since 1890.
In the interview, Ned describes how the river was a significant part of his life growing up - like a playground, swimming and fishing. He recalls what the river was like prior to the E.J. Beardmore Dam being built downstream and how it increased the river level along much of their property; the turbidity of the river; and the history of the station as a site of importance for the Aboriginal peoples of the region - recalling stories of tribal warfare, and several locations with remains of shell middens.
Ned has kept records of flood locations and heights, which have been helpful in predicting how flood waters might affect the local area. He also discusses 'gilgais' - an Aboriginal word for small water hole or lake, thought to be formed in vertisols.
Mention of Warroo Station as a sacred Aboriginal site.]]>2016-05-01T07:51:07+10:00
Title
Culgoa - Balonne: Oral History of Ned and Lynette Underwood
Description
An interview in two parts with Ned and Lynette Underwood.
Born in 1932, Ned grew up as a child on the property Warroo, a sheep and cattle station on the banks of the Balonne, owned by his grandfather since 1890.
In the interview, Ned describes how the river was a significant part of his life growing up - like a playground, swimming and fishing. He recalls what the river was like prior to the E.J. Beardmore Dam being built downstream and how it increased the river level along much of their property; the turbidity of the river; and the history of the station as a site of importance for the Aboriginal peoples of the region - recalling stories of tribal warfare, and several locations with remains of shell middens.
Ned has kept records of flood locations and heights, which have been helpful in predicting how flood waters might affect the local area. He also discusses 'gilgais' - an Aboriginal word for small water hole or lake, thought to be formed in vertisols.
Mention of Warroo Station as a sacred Aboriginal site.
Creator
Heather Goodall
Jodi Frawley
Hamish Sewell
Publisher
University of Technology, Sydney
Contributor
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
NSW Department of Primary Industries - NSW Fisheries
Ned and Lynette Underwood reside on a cattle and sheep station in Warroo. The Warroo Station, where Ned grew up, has been in his family for three generations since 1890 when his grandfather purchased the property.
In this interview Ned describes how the river was a huge part of his life growing up. He remembers learning to swim there, visiting there after mustering with his brother, Dick, and fishing - he says it was like a playground.
Ned also delves into the history of the station mentioning a shepherd who previously resided at the property whose personal diaries are being held by the University of New England that describes the local Indigenous tribes at war with one another, and the relationship between the Indigenous peoples and the farmers.
Interviewer
Hamish Sewell
Interviewee
Ned Underwood
Lynette Underwood
Location
Warroo Station, QLD
Duration
Part 1 00:17:46
Part 2 00:47:34
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He also discusses how European Carp came into the water system during the 1974 flood; the importance of floodplains to the breeding cycles of fish; Aboriginal scarred trees, and evidence of large gathering sites (remains of shell middens); the Chinese population in the area and the environmental impacts of the rice industry.
Mention of the the Flood Plain Association and Water Act (Queensland).]]>2018-07-23T10:45:46+10:00
Title
Culgoa - Balonne: Oral History of Rory Treweeke
Description
Rory Treweeke is the owner of the Angledool Station in far northern New South Wales near Lightning Ridge. Rory has been in Angledool since 1969 and has seen a lot of changes in and around the Narran River. These changes include the installation of weirs, the growing cotton industry, the decimation of the Catfish population, droughts, and Aboriginal culture he has observed in the Angledool area over the years. Rory also expresses his appreciation for the river and the floods that it brings, recognising it as a powerful and fascinating force that replenishes the land.
He also discusses how European Carp came into the water system during the 1974 flood; the importance of floodplains to the breeding cycles of fish; Aboriginal scarred trees, and evidence of large gathering sites (remains of shell middens); the Chinese population in the area and the environmental impacts of the rice industry.
Mention of the the Flood Plain Association and Water Act (Queensland).
Creator
Heather Goodall
Jodi Frawley
Hamish Sewell
Publisher
University of Technology, Sydney
Contributor
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
NSW Department of Primary Industries - NSW Fisheries
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Born in 1933, Pat talks about fishing in the Dirranbandi area and the changes he has noticed over the last 60 years. Having fished since he was a boy, the biggest changes have been a reduction in the smaller, regular floods since E.J. Beardmore Dam was built. These small floods used to wet a large area of the country, which were essential for grazing purposes. He notes the effect of the dam on river flow, and how the water does not clear up like it used to.
He also talks about: the impact of European Carp on fish populations over the last 30 years; a flood in the 1890s; floodplains and the effect of river water levels on trees; fishing techniques, such as lures; and the decline in Crayfish since bore drains were removed. ]]>2016-05-01T07:02:25+10:00
Title
Culgoa - Balonne: Oral History of Pat Stephens
Description
An interview with Pat Stephens, a local butcher.
Born in 1933, Pat talks about fishing in the Dirranbandi area and the changes he has noticed over the last 60 years. Having fished since he was a boy, the biggest changes have been a reduction in the smaller, regular floods since E.J. Beardmore Dam was built. These small floods used to wet a large area of the country, which were essential for grazing purposes. He notes the effect of the dam on river flow, and how the water does not clear up like it used to.
He also talks about: the impact of European Carp on fish populations over the last 30 years; a flood in the 1890s; floodplains and the effect of river water levels on trees; fishing techniques, such as lures; and the decline in Crayfish since bore drains were removed.
Creator
Heather Goodall
Jodi Frawley
Publisher
University of Technology, Sydney
Contributor
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
NSW Department of Primary Industries - NSW Fisheries
Unmediated licence agreement. Interviewee's consent condition: Has requested access restrictions but has not specified what they are.
Interviewer
Hamish Sewell
Interviewee
Pat Stephens
Location
Dirranbandi, QLD
Duration
00:32:58
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Peter and Margaret (Pop) Petersen were the former managers of Brenda Station in Goodooga. On the Culgoa River, it spans both New South Wales and Queensland. Previously owned by the Church of England, Brenda Station was primarily involved in grazing sheep and cattle. The Culgoa River which runs through the property, was a major source of feed and water for the Petersen's and their community. Peter and Pop reminisce about the pleasant experiences had on Brenda Station and discuss the course of events leading to the less than ideal conditions that the river is currently in. They also talk about: the long term benefits of floods; the changes in flows as a result of irrigation and intense agriculture; differences in water colour (red Maranoa, black Darling Downs); Artesian bore drains; Aboriginal tools found on the property.
The Petersens have maintained records of rainfall, river height, and floods that date back to 1872.
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Title
Culgoa - Balonne: Oral History of Peter and Margaret Petersen
Description
An interview with Peter and Margaret (Pop) Petersen.
Peter and Margaret (Pop) Petersen were the former managers of Brenda Station in Goodooga. On the Culgoa River, it spans both New South Wales and Queensland. Previously owned by the Church of England, Brenda Station was primarily involved in grazing sheep and cattle. The Culgoa River which runs through the property, was a major source of feed and water for the Petersen's and their community. Peter and Pop reminisce about the pleasant experiences had on Brenda Station and discuss the course of events leading to the less than ideal conditions that the river is currently in. They also talk about: the long term benefits of floods; the changes in flows as a result of irrigation and intense agriculture; differences in water colour (red Maranoa, black Darling Downs); Artesian bore drains; Aboriginal tools found on the property.
The Petersens have maintained records of rainfall, river height, and floods that date back to 1872.
Creator
Heather Goodall
Jodi Frawley
Hamish Sewell
Publisher
University of Technology, Sydney
Contributor
Murray-Darling Basin Authority
NSW Department of Primary Industries - NSW Fisheries