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Murray: Oral History of Tony Martin
An interview in three parts with Tony Martin.
Tony discusses bait and lure fishing; permanent set lines; and recalls the arrival of Redfin and Carp. He shares stories about the professional fisherman who used to fish the Murray; illegal fishing;…
Tony discusses bait and lure fishing; permanent set lines; and recalls the arrival of Redfin and Carp. He shares stories about the professional fisherman who used to fish the Murray; illegal fishing;…
Position: 169 (41 views)
Murray: Oral History of the 'Kerang Crew'
John Baulch: taught himself how to fish as a child with an Alvey sidecast fishing reel. He talks about flow rates; water levels; the European Carp supplanting the Redfin; the decline of Yellowbelly; selling fish to the local clubs; and the return of…
Position: 76 (65 views)
Murray: Oral History of Merrilyn Strachan and Kelli Cunningham
An interview with Merrylin Strachan and Kelli Cunningham.
Merrylin and Kelli are members of the Corowa Angling Club, Merrylin a champion women's fisher. Kelli is manager of the Corowa Motor Inn and grew up fishing around the Menindee Lakes. They…
Merrylin and Kelli are members of the Corowa Angling Club, Merrylin a champion women's fisher. Kelli is manager of the Corowa Motor Inn and grew up fishing around the Menindee Lakes. They…
Position: 136 (48 views)
Murray: Oral History of John Douglas
An interview in five parts with John Douglas. Fern Hames is also present at the interview.
Born in 1960, John grew up in Melbourne, visiting with extended family around the Mildura area. He worked at Snobs Creek as a technician, becoming an expert…
Born in 1960, John grew up in Melbourne, visiting with extended family around the Mildura area. He worked at Snobs Creek as a technician, becoming an expert…
Position: 124 (51 views)
Murray: Oral History of Graham Ellis, Ken Strachan, and Pete Tidd
An interview in three parts with Graham Ellis, Ken Strachan, and Peter Tidd.
Graham, Ken and Peter are members of the Corowa Angling Club, and have lived in the Corowa area since the 1970s. Graham has worked as a water bailiff, a law enforcement…
Graham, Ken and Peter are members of the Corowa Angling Club, and have lived in the Corowa area since the 1970s. Graham has worked as a water bailiff, a law enforcement…
Position: 152 (45 views)
Murray: Oral History of Gavin Vale
An interview in three parts with Gavin Vale.
Born in 1957, Gavin has lived all his life at Picola on the Murray River, at the edge of the Barmah Forest. Gavin‘s family property was used predominantly for sheep farming, with the occasional crop…
Born in 1957, Gavin has lived all his life at Picola on the Murray River, at the edge of the Barmah Forest. Gavin‘s family property was used predominantly for sheep farming, with the occasional crop…
Position: 158 (43 views)
Murray: Oral History of Dennis Lean
An interview in five parts with Dennis Lean.
Born in 1943, Dennis Lean is a third generation shop owner in Yarrawonga. His grandfather came to the area in 1917 and opened a barber shop. The shop was predominantly for hairdressing, but Dennis's…
Born in 1943, Dennis Lean is a third generation shop owner in Yarrawonga. His grandfather came to the area in 1917 and opened a barber shop. The shop was predominantly for hairdressing, but Dennis's…
Position: 96 (59 views)
Murray: Images from interview with Graham Ellis, Ken Strachan, and Pete Tidd
![Murray Cod catch, Corowa Anglers Club, [no date]](https://dharmae.research.uts.edu.au/files/square_thumbnails/8367023a4bc2ae08882a624f2047a462.jpg "Murray Cod catch, Corowa Anglers Club, [no date]")
Images were sourced by the Talking Fish project team from Graham Ellis, Ken Strachan, and Pete Tidd on the day of oral history interview.
Position: 197 (37 views)
Murray: Images from interview with Tony Martin
Photographs of fishing equipment and lures used by Tony Martin, described further in his oral history interview.
Photographs taken by Jodi Frawley.
Photographs taken by Jodi Frawley.
Position: 185 (39 views)
Katarapko: Oral History of Tracy Bye
An interview in four parts with Tracy Bye.
Born in 1964, Tracy is Manager of the Loxton Information Bureau. She moved to Loxton when she was about 11, and spent a lot of time at Katarapko Creek. Tracy saw her interview as a way to honour her…
Born in 1964, Tracy is Manager of the Loxton Information Bureau. She moved to Loxton when she was about 11, and spent a lot of time at Katarapko Creek. Tracy saw her interview as a way to honour her…
Position: 197 (37 views)