OUTBACK OUTLOUD Episode 3 WALGETT
Season 1, Episode 3, Jun 16, 2021, 10:00 PM
In this Episode we hear stories and interviews from people in Walgett NSW. Walgett is located by the Namoi River near its junction with the Barwon River in northern New South Wales. Walgett is south of Lightning Ridge on the Castlereagh Highway- you’ll hear some stories from there too!
Episode 3- Walgett
In this Episode we hear stories and interviews from people in Walgett NSW. Walgett is located by the Namoi River near its junction with the Barwon River in northern New South Wales. Walgett is south of Lightning Ridge on the Castlereagh Highway- you’ll hear some stories from there too!
The Outback Outloud Podcast was designed and produced by Signal Creative and is a collaboration between Signal Creative and Outback Arts.
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Features:
Garry Trindall talks from the Walgett CWA about his life and family, including his interesting and impactful career.
The Knitting Group (Jennifer, Robyn and Valerie) speak from the Big Sky Library. You can join anytime, no experience necessary. Every Tuesday with lunch at the library on Fox Street. For more information on the Big Sky Library Network: https://bsl.nsw.gov.au/
Elaine, Felicity, Jenny, Dianne and Wendy speak about growing up and early life in Walgett. To find out more about the Namoi Reserve and Gingie Mission search AIATSIS: https://aiatsis.gov.au/ And enjoy the book “Freedom Ride” by Ann Curthoys 2002.
Franka Friedrichs-Borkovic came from Germany to Australia and has now been in Lightning Ridge for 15 years. Franka is the owner and manager of: https://www.outbackopaltours.com.au/
Jennifer Colless remembers her childhood in Lightning Ridge and how the town grew and changed over time.
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Special thanks to Jenny T, Cath, Alana and Katie!
Thanks to all Walgett participants: Cath Hiscox, Chris Clemson, Kathy Sullivan, Jenny Trindall, Robyn Flack, Valerie Miller, Alana Copelin, Felicity Sullivan, Jennifer Colless, Dianne Kennedy, Elaine Russell, Wendy Ashby, Garry Trindall, Franka Friedrichs-Borkovic and Katie Hook.
Thanks to the Big Sky Library Walgett, the Walgett CWA and the Walgett Sporting Club.
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