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Darling River - Bourke to Brewarrina
The data from this study region includes 7 oral histories (audio as mp3s, and transcripts) and 3 image galleries, as well as a georeferenced hand-drawn map of the area.
Bourke was once the end of the line for most of the paddlesteamers that made…
Bourke was once the end of the line for most of the paddlesteamers that made…
Position: 43 (141 views)
Paroo River
The data from this study region includes 8 oral histories (audio as mp3s, and transcripts) and 5 image galleries, as well as a georeferenced hand-drawn map of the area.
The Paroo River catchment is in the north‐western corner of the…
Position: 29 (169 views)
Upper Condamine River
The data from this study region includes 12 oral histories (audio as mp3s, and transcripts) and 7 image galleries, as well as a georeferenced hand-drawn map of the area.
The Condamine River is one of the major tributaries of the Darling River…
The Condamine River is one of the major tributaries of the Darling River…
Position: 24 (187 views)
Upper Condamine: Oral History of Ray and Olive Shooter
An interview with Olive and Ray Shooter.
The Shooters speak of their experience living next to Dalrymple Creek, a tributary of the Condamine. Ray talks about the changes he has observed in the creek over almost 80 years, its transformation, and…
The Shooters speak of their experience living next to Dalrymple Creek, a tributary of the Condamine. Ray talks about the changes he has observed in the creek over almost 80 years, its transformation, and…
Position: 121 (86 views)
Upper Condamine: Oral History of Geoffrey Reilly
An interview with Geoffrey Reilly.
Geoffrey Riley is the owner of the property 'Lennie Brae' that has been in his family for generations. Geoffrey speaks of the changes as a result of the weirs, flood irrigation, and fish ways. He talks about a…
Geoffrey Riley is the owner of the property 'Lennie Brae' that has been in his family for generations. Geoffrey speaks of the changes as a result of the weirs, flood irrigation, and fish ways. He talks about a…
Position: 59 (120 views)
Upper Condamine: Oral History of Dessie Obst
An interview with Dessie Obst, a recreational fisher. Dessie has sixty years of experience fishing in the local area, and is a member of the Chinchilla and District Amateur Fishing and Restocking Club. Dessie recalls fond memories of his youth,…
Position: 130 (82 views)
Upper Condamine: Images from the Allora Museum
Photographs taken at the Allora Historical Museum by the Talking Fish project team.
Images of local history, including fishing prongs and the infamous 'Talgai skull', reported to be the first fossil evidence of human occupation, found in the…
Images of local history, including fishing prongs and the infamous 'Talgai skull', reported to be the first fossil evidence of human occupation, found in the…
Position: 165 (72 views)
Upper Condamine: Oral History of Brian Kuhn
Brian Kuhn has been working as a farmer since he was seventeen years old. He lives on a property that borders Kings Creek, a major tributary of the Condamine River, between Clifton and Nobby. Brian is a fisherman, fish stocking club member, and…
Position: 181 (68 views)
Upper Condamine: Oral History of Noal Kuhl [MASONS BRIDGE]
The first three parts of a twelve part interview with Noal Kuhl.
Noal has lived in the area for 40 years. He discusses the changes he's observed in the River ecosystem since becoming involved with the Oakey Freshwater Fish Stocking Association in…
Noal has lived in the area for 40 years. He discusses the changes he's observed in the River ecosystem since becoming involved with the Oakey Freshwater Fish Stocking Association in…
Position: 189 (65 views)
Upper Condamine: Oral History of Sam Bonner
An interview in three parts with Sam Bonner.
Sam Bonner is a Githabul Elder who lives near Emu Creek, which is a tributary of the Condamine River. Sam speaks about his childhood experiences of the river, his love and passion for the river, its…
Sam Bonner is a Githabul Elder who lives near Emu Creek, which is a tributary of the Condamine River. Sam speaks about his childhood experiences of the river, his love and passion for the river, its…
Position: 10 (293 views)