The Story Project: Sunshine Coast oral history pilot project

Hilda Penney talks to her daughter, Lynda Burgess, about the beginning of white settlement in Witta, Queensland, in the 1880s and beyond, focusing on Hilda’s grandparents, Frederick and Charlotte Warne, and their family. Includes a transcript summary.

Marjorie Bulcock’s story as told by her daughter, Linnet Fairlie. Includes a transcript summary.

Mother and daughter Anne Delmas and Opia Hamilton-Delmas, share stories about family, growing up and moving. Includes: Anne sharing her memories of her father (Opia’s French grandfather), Henri Delmas; Anne’s story of moving to Maleny; and Opia talking to her mother about her feelings about growing up in Maleny. Includes a transcript summary.

Partners Justine and Richard Newport reminisce about life in Maleny, Queensland in the early 1980s. Includes a transcript summary.

Richard Newport speaks about the life of his old friend and neighbour, Maleny pioneer Tom Burgum and life in Maleny, Queensland in the 1980s. Includes a transcript summary.

Mike Foale talks to his daughter, Jacinta Foale, about their family history 'A Five Generation Kaleidoscope 1849-2011'. Includes a transcript summary.

Ross Tindle talks to Sally Joyce about Crohamhurst Observatory in southeast Queensland and meteorologist Inigo Jones. Includes a transcript summary.

Lawrence 'Lawry' Francis speaks to his son-in-law Steven Lang about cane cutting on the Sunshine Coast and other life experiences. Includes a transcript summary.

Steven Lang and Darryl Ebenezer discuss an experience involving land development, community agitation and consensus building in Maleny. Includes a transcript summary.

Jack Wilcox AM shares with Brian King his experience of writing a book: 'Rotary in Maleny: Fifty Years of Service' about the history of the Rotary Club in Maleny, including his research and writing processes. Includes a transcript summary.

Husband and wife Mike and Pam Foale reminisce about their life and love during the year of their 50th wedding anniversary. Includes a transcript summary.

Trevor McCleary shares with his wife, Sue McCleary, his story of growing up in Ireland and emmigrating to Australia in the 1960s. Includes a transcript summary.

Rhonda Scahill and Stephanie Arlidge talk about the female choir Sweet Chilli in Maleny, Queensland, and share their experiences and feelings about being involved. Includes a transcript summary.

Alan Franks talks to his daughter Dominique (Dom) Franks about his life, emigrating to Australia, how he met Dom’s mother, Karen Stacey (now Stacey Franks or ‘Stace’), and moving to Queensland. Includes a transcript summary.

Jan Duffield and Jon Woodlands discuss the experience of the protests against Woolworths development in Maleny and their respective involvement in these protests. Includes a transcript summary.

Peter Brown shares with his daughter, Susan James, his story of growing up in England, of emmigrating to Australia and his experience of being an immigrant. Includes a transcript summary.

Pam Foale shares with her daughter, Jacinta Foale, her early family life, her experience with her husband raising three children in the Solomon Islands and their return to Australia. Includes a transcript summary.

Patricia Francis talks to her daughter, Christine Francis, about her family including her Bli Bli pioneering great-grandfather to the present and her experience growing up. Includes a transcript summary.

John Pullinger shares with his friend, Jack Wilcox AM, about writing the novel 'The Last Jeep to Baclaran', its inspiration and the processes involved in writing and self-publishing. Includes a transcript summary.

Paul Alister talks with Dada Gunamuktananda about his experience of being wrongfully jailed for events linked with the 1978 Hilton Hotel bombing; his release and his subsequent move to and experience in Maleny. Includes a transcript summary.

Gillian Pechey and Amanda 'Mandy' Wilson reminisce about setting up the intentional community Frog’s Hollow in Maleny in the 1970s, and their experience in a series of battles over their community’s land. Includes a transcript summary.

In part 1, John Stevenson tells Jen Barrkman about emigrating from England to Redcliff, the art of town crying and his experience as a town crier, and how he became Maleny’s town crier when he moved there.

In part 2, John Stevenson demonstrates an example of a town cry. Includes a transcript summary.

Prabha Demasson shares with Dada Gunamuktananda his role in setting up the Ananda Marga River School in Maleny, Queensland, and discusses the development and community reaction to the school. Includes a transcript summary.

Partners Rhonda Scahill and John Wright discuss their relationship, and their experience of raising a large family of nine children. Includes a transcript summary.

Avis 'Betty' Boyd shares with her son Gary Boyd stories about her childhood in Melbourne, working in the army, meeting her husband on holiday in Queensland, and relocating. Includes a transcript summary.

Thomas Boyd shares with his son Gary Boyd, stories about his family and his life, including his experiences growing up, being in the armed forces and starting a family of his own. Includes a transcript summary.

Sarah 'Sadie' McCarthy talks to her daughter, Glenda McCarthy about moving to Australia from Scotland as a war bride and about her life and experiences in Sydney and Queensland. Includes a transcript summary.

Donna Symonds shares with her husband Peter Symonds traumatic events in her childhood including her foster care experiences, about her journey of healing, starting a new life in Queensland with her husband and her passion as an adult to care for foster children herself. Includes a transcript summary.

Fran Platz shares with her daughter Claire Platz stories about her Italian family in North Queensland, including her parents courtship, family life and businesses. Includes a transcript summary.

Partners Ian McDonald and Brian Day reminisce about their life and experience as a gay couple in the permaculture community of Crystal Waters from 1988, and later in Maleny, as well as about their relationship and life experiences. Includes a transcript summary.

Tina Lathouras and Mark Wischnat discuss the value of community centres, the role and work of the Nambour Community Centre (a.k.a Nambour Neighbourhood Centre) and their involvement with it. Includes a transcript summary.

Husband and wife Bryan Costigan and Erica Costigan talk about their connection to the attacked and sunk ship AHS Centaur in 1943, off the coast of Queensland, and their involvement in the discovery of the wreck in 2009. Includes a transcript summary.

Pamela Rudder shares with her grand-daughter, Cherry Rudder-Anderson, stories about her childhood, life as a young woman in Borneo, her own family life experiences and living an alternative lifestyle in an area near Eudlo, Queensland. Includes a transcript summary.

Sam Saunders discusses with John Wright the music and literary works of Francis Brabazon, Brabazon's ties with Meher Baba, his influence on Sam's musical work and the processes involved in making music. Includes a transcript summary.

Doug McKenzie talks to Rhonda Martin about his role in clearing up the Moffat Beach remnant rainforest and contributing to community greening measures on the Sunshine Coast. Includes a transcript summary.

Paavo Mantyla shares with Elli Hentunen stories about his life including his childhood in Finland, migrating to Mt Isa to work in the mines, meeting his wife and moving to Bli Bli, Queensland, farm life, and his involvement with the Finnish community on the Sunshine Coast. Includes a transcript summary.

Des Dwyer and John Ensor share memories of Caloundra. Includes a transcript summary.

Renee Bahloo and Kelly Chambers discuss their life experiences and relationship. Includes a transcript summary.

Elly Costoulas shares with her son, Jason Costoulas, stories about her life including, life in the Greek community in Alexandria, Egypt, migrating to Australia, and her challenging work, family and life experiences, such as being under ASIO surveillance during the Menzies era. Includes a transcript summary.

Mother and daughter Anne Wensley and Yvette Wensley share stories about their family connection to Coloundra. Includes a transcript summary.

Joe Crane shares with his wife Dorothy Crane stories about his family and in particular that of his great grandfather, Joseph Millard. Includes a transcript summary.

Maddalena Marcoionni shares with her daughter, Tina Doe, and her granddaughter, Gia Doe, stories from her life, including her life in Italy, the experience of migrating with her husband to Australia, living on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, and working on farms. Includes a transcript summary.

Raymond George Birrell Offler tells his mother Wendy Birrell about meeting family in Adelaide and both share family stories. Includes a transcript summary.

Two part interview in which Max Rogers talks to his daughter, Janet Lee, about growing up, playing and excelling at sport, schooling, and work after school including shearing and joining the Victorian police force. Includes a transcript summary.

Christine Fogg talks to Wendy Birrell about her parent's business and the experience of living with her family including four siblings during her childhood years in the small country town of Eumundi from 1959 to 1964. Includes a transcript summary.

Joan McVilly and Chris Gibbings share stories about the experience of living in the intentional community, Bellbunya, in Belli Park in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Includes a transcript summary.

Geoffrey Datson tells his partner, Annette Hughes, through words and song, stories from his childhood on his father’s Cooroy farm, about life in the Sydney punk scene through the 1970s, and their return to the farm. Includes a transcript summary.

Ian Mackay shares with his friend Alan Franks memories from his early years including his childhood in Rockhampton and discusses his work to fight for environmental issues. Includes a transcript summary.

Eric Glassop tells Ian Mackay of his years as a forest ranger for the Conondale Ranges area and recounts stories of his encounters with conservationists. Includes a transcript summary.

Dulcie Olsen shares with her friend, Odette Linedale, about her family, and her experiences of growing up in Nambour, Queensland from the early 1920s onwards. Includes a transcript summary.

Partners Suzanne Thompson and Graham Ambridge discuss their intercultural relationship, and their experience of their search for cultural identity. Includes a transcript summary.

Partners Lorraine and Noel Bird discuss their connection to the Noosa River as well as their relationship with one another and their local environment. Includes a transcript summary.

Tina Doe shares with her daughter, Gia Doe, stories about her life including her childhood, the importance of family, her teaching career and meeting Gia's dad. Includes a transcript summary.

A three part interview with Michael Chegwidden who shares with his wife, Frances Zirkler, stories from his life, including his family and his childhood in Wales and his work as a medical professional in South Africa and Australia as a doctor and psychiatrist.

Part 1: Michael’s early life and family. Part 2: Michael’s early years as a doctor in South Africa and Australia. Part 3: Michael’s entry into psychiatry and his establishment of the McKinnon Unit at Rozelle Hospital in Sydney. Includes three transcript summaries.

Graeme ‘Curly’ Harris shares with Sandy Harris memories from his life on his grandparents’ farm near Rockhampton and the experience of befriending an inspiring Indigenous man from the Woorabinda Mission. Includes a transcript summary.

Melanie Dolinski, owner of Meltone Herbal Products and Natural Skincare, tells Aleisha Adamus about pioneering and running a successful cottage industry in natural skincare from the 1970s in Queensland. Includes a transcript summary.

Snehi Jarvis shares with Sonja Cairns her journey in 1981 that changed my life from a successful career in nursing to one as a homeopath in Noosa. Includes a transcript summary.

David Sims shares with Ian Mackay the consequences of the Traveston Crossing Dam project on the Mary River, south of Gympie, and its subsequent cancellation. Includes a transcript summary.

Dorothy Skene shares with her daughter, Helen Mason, family memories and Helen in turn shares her admiration for her mother. Includes a transcript summary.

Ciaran Rafferty tells his daughter, Danielle Rafferty, about his life, including his life in Canada, and moving a young family to Australia on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Includes a transcript summary.

Joe Crane shares with his wife, Dorothy Crane, stories about his early life, life in various places throughout Queensland and stories from his travels to the United States and Canada. Includes a transcript summary.

Friends Bob Sample and Ian McDonald share memories about the permaculture community of Crystal Waters in Conondale, Queensland, and discuss their relationship with the community today. Includes a transcript summary.

Jennifer Ironside tells her friend, Susie Cavanagh, about her experiences growing up, her various marriages and the life lessons she has learnt from these experiences. Includes a transcript summary.

Max Rogers shares with his daughter, Janet Lee, stories about his dangerous work with the Narcotics Bureau as an undercover agent and as Chief Investigator and Janet in turn shares her memories of her father during this time. Includes a transcript summary.

Lisa Raith tells with her son Ethan Woods about her father, Herman and recalls fond memories of his life. Includes a transcript summary.

Stephen 'Steve' John Powell shares with Andrew Powell MP stories about his father, William 'Bill' Powell who served in the U.S. Army, his mother Marjorie Addison Whyte, Stephen's early life , including in Woodford, his family and meeting family in the United States. Includes a transcript summary.

Peter Wilkinson tells Rod Stachan of his experience in the in the timber industry on the Sunshine Coast after the second world war. Includes a transcript summary.

Sue Smith and Gemma Wright shares memories of and feelings about Boreen Point on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Includes a transcript summary.

Des Ritchie tells Ian Mackay about his early years including growing up in Ireland during the the second world war, his travels and how these experiences shaped his work as a peace and environmental activist on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Includes a transcript summary.

Ross Clarke and Damien Jones recall working for the Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and how working with communities on various projects led to better overall outcomes. Includes a transcript summary.

Karyn Maher shares with her partner, Chris Gibbings, her key role in establishing the intentional community, Bellbunya, in Belli Park in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Includes a transcript summary.

Friends Judy Boyd and Barb Bowler share their experiences of working within various psychiatric/mental health systems from Wellington New Zealand to Wacol, Queensland through different eras. Includes a transcript summary.

Ron and Sue Smith reminisce about the alternative lifestyles in the Maleny area in the 1970s and their experience of them. Includes a transcript summary.

Robena Berry OAM shares with Craig Barnes stories about the the voluntary fundraising work she engaged in to help establish the ‘Carramar’ Aged Care Facility of which she is now a resident and the op shop. Includes a transcript summary.

Maisie Spoor shares with Craig Barnes stories from her life in Yandina, Queensland, and the difficult transition she experienced when she moved to residential care at the Carramar Aged Care Facility, Tewantin. Includes a transcript summary.

Des Andersen shares with Craig Barnes stories about his family and his Danish grandfather as well as his life including his early years in Tewantin and Noosa. Includes a transcript summary.

Francesca Lejeune and Tony Moore, friends and residents of West End, share their experience of the 2011 Queensland floods, including how Tony's house was inundated in the flood whilst he was overseas, how Francesca and her family had saved his belongings and Tony's return to his house. Includes a transcript summary.

Father and daughter Geoff Smith and Maeve Lejeune share how it felt to pack up and clean, the house of their friend, Tony Moore, during the time of the 2011 Queensland floods. Includes a transcript summary.

Richard Margesson tells Hamish Sewell (The Story Project) stories about his family and life and connections to the British military, politics and royalty. Recorded in 2 parts. Includes a transcript summary.

Nell Harris shares with her husband what it was like growing up in Mount Isa during the 1950s and 60s and shares her experience of a mining town and memories of her childhood and family. Includes a transcript summary.

Husband and wife Zafer and Vikki Sarac discuss their cross cultural relationship, their family relationships and living in various parts of the world. Includes a transcript summary.

Partners, Mike Edwards and Angela Griffin share memories from their life which has led them to live in various parts of the world and embark on aid work and volunteering with Rotary. Includes a transcript summary.

Bob and Laurel Wilson share the music of their life over their 30 year relationship. Includes a transcript summary.