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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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Stevie at the Red House brothel Hay Street Kalgoorlie 1990
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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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ABC Radio Perth logo and Watercolour and ink drawing of Shark Bay by J Alphonse Pellion
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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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WA Reflections Rolling through time behind the scenes
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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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Portrait of Alexander Izzy Orloff c1919
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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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Chart of the Swan River by Francois-Antoine Boniface Heirisson 1801
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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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The Bridal Magazine vol 7 1938 front cover
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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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View across Roebourne toward Harding River to country beyond about 1890
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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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CY OConnor and family Wellington New Zealand
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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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File Cover for the UFO File held at the State Records Office
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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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Map of Australia prepared during the secession to show Western Australias disabilities under the Commonwealth
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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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Acquisition of Bon Scott letters pictures and ephemera
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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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WW1 illustration of soldier on cigarette card