Upper Condamine: Oral History of Geoffrey Reilly

Title

Upper Condamine: Oral History of Geoffrey Reilly

Description

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 fauna and fish 'sanctuary zone' and simultaneous government efforts to replenish fish stock and increase fish breeding.

Geoffrey also describes the benefits and issues that arise with the presence of the rich agricultural black soil that is found locally. He elaborates on his no-till approach to his crops that he deems as most suitable to his needs.

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

Copyright University of Technology, Sydney

Date

2010-09-27

Access Rights

Open access

License

Interviewer

Hamish Sewell

Interviewee

Geoffrey Reilly

Location

Lennie Brae, Condamine, Queensland

Duration

00:53:31

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Item: Upper Condamine River
This Item Was Created By Item: Prof. Heather Goodall
Item: Dr Jodi Frawley
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Item: Freshwater Catfish
Item: Upper Condamine: Images from interview with Geoffrey Reilly
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