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Interview 6, Far South Coast NSW
The interviewee has lived and worked on the far south coast for the last eight years. Originally from central Victoria, his parents bought a holiday home in the area when he was as a child. Now he runs a small water-based tourist business with his…
Position: 214 (58 views)
Interview 3, Far South Coast NSW
The interviewee moved to the far south coast primarily for lifestyle reasons – ‘we just liked the kind of laid-back, small country town feel’. He grew up in Port Stephens, Newcastle and has lived in Canberra as well, so is familiar with the…
Position: 173 (70 views)
Interview 2, Far South Coast NSW
The interviewee, in semi-retirement, moved from Sydney’s coast to Moruya on the far south coast to remain by the sea. He has fond memories of growing up on Sydney’s coast, learning to swim at beaches, in rock pools, and learning to surf.
He…
He…
Position: 161 (73 views)
Paroo: Images from interview with Beryl and Colin Leigo
A selection of historical images from the family archive of Colin and Beryl Leigo, from 1926-1985. They show the Paroo River and Willara during flood periods 1926, 1932, 1942, and 1949; flooded shearing sheds; getting food supplies; boating sheep…
Position: 106 (93 views)
Paroo: Images from interview with Ron Heinemann and Ron Gardiner
Historical images of the Heinemann family. Ron Heinemann was born in 1922, and grew up on a sheep property in Springvale, west of Eulo, on the Paroo River. Ron’s parents moved to the area in the 1920s.
Images were sourced by the Talking Fish…
Images were sourced by the Talking Fish…
Position: 78 (106 views)
Namoi: Images from interview with Jason Simpson
A selection of photographs dating back to 1990s of the Namoi River and Murray Cod, courtesy of Jacqui Jamaeson and Jason Simpson. Images of vegetation and riparian areas were taken by the Talking Fish project team.
Jason Simpson and his boss Doug…
Jason Simpson and his boss Doug…
Position: 208 (59 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: 108 (92 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: 130 (82 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: 214 (58 views)
Goulburn: Images from interview with Seymour Anglers
![Large Murray Cod, [n.d.]](https://dharmae.research.uts.edu.au/files/square_thumbnails/55fa6d1c4341801066081dcd3a5bfbde.jpg "Large Murray Cod, [n.d.]")
A collection of photographs spanning decades supplied by Jim Hanley and other fishers illustrate the fish species caught in the Seymour region and surrounds.
Position: 27 (170 views)