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… interview with Jules Kim, the CEO of the Scarlett Alliance, about Joan who was a sex worker and ran brothels in Perth in the 1940s … him back his money. According to Joan contraception was rarely used. “It didn’t seem to be necessary, grass doesn’t …
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… public talk recordings. Barrack Street Bridges 1, 2, and 3 SLWA on ABC Radio WA history Heritage Librarian Peter … 1906 – 1908. Pieces of 8, Seagull Dinners, and Gelignite SLWA on ABC Radio WA history Listen to the incredible story … Buccaneer. Bon Scott's Letters, Postcards and Photos SLWA on ABC Radio WA history Adam Trainer joins Sam Longley …
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… OF INTERVIEW Christine : So you and I have spoken a lot about Fremantle as a place but have you ever seen it from … is where he used to live with his wife Daphne. But why are we talking about him today? Well, he played a major role … and the vast majority of them are digitised and they show a whole range of civic life in Fremantle and visiting …
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… This week, Dr Kate talks about the vast collection of photographs included in the … and much loved community figure Abraham “Izzy” Orloff, who captured Perth throughout the interwar years as a … and clarity of image, many of his most captivating images are human subjects captured within these public spaces. This …
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… 1800s, the State Library preserves many archival documents about the Swan River. This podcast shares Noongar culture … often at the heart of where you live, go to play, but what about the stories behind them? The State Library of WA has … first. What kind of material does the State Library have about this one? Dr Gregory: Well, you can probably imagine. …
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… Today, Dr Kate is talking about some promotional wedding magazines published by three … how are you today? Peter : I am well. Can you tell us about bridal magazines in your state archives? KG : Oh yes, … Well the magazines ... look I am actually not entirely sure about the donation history of these ... how they came to be …
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… This week, Dr Kate talks about a very early letter from the Pilbara, written just as … across Roebourne toward Harding River to country beyond, about 1890. Recorded live on ABC Radio Perth on 12 May 2020. Tags SLWA on ABC Radio Photographs Topic SLWA on ABC Radio … SLWA …
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… National Library of Australia, catalogue. O'Connor speaks about the influence of the French Impressionists on her … to Fremantle. He stands as a legend of WA history. But what about his daughter? A renowned artist of her time, Kathleen … father as well. END OF INTERVIEW The O’Connor Family Tags SLWA on ABC Radio Photographs Topic SLWA on ABC Radio … SLWA …
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… Records Office, talks about the Police Department’s “UFO File” held in the State archives collection. The file includes reports of UFO sightings from government … Russian Sputnik satellite was not launched until 1957). File Cover for the “UFO File” held at the State Records …
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… Hassan, Senior Archivist at the State Records Office, talks about the Secession Movement and how in 1933, we almost … was sworn in, a government which was far less enthusiastic about the idea of secessionism. Secession - referendum While … Recorded live on ABC Radio Perth on 11 August 2020. Tags SLWA on ABC Radio Photographs Topic SLWA on ABC Radio … SLWA …
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… available and easy. But there’s something to be said about opening a handwritten letter or card and seeing that … to ask it. Are you a letter writer? AT : I was thinking about this actually and as you suggested - cards, and … postcards. Preserving WA's Music History Cassette tapes SLWA on ABC Radio Listen to Dr Adam Trainer as he delves …
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… today of course ahead of Anzac Day, we are going to talk about some very important pieces of history with Pete … but you’ve found some pretty special things. Can we talk about the historic maps first that you’ve uncovered? Pete: … they can go onto the State Library (of WA) website so slwa.wa.gov.au and you can do a search straight from the …
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