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In Those DaysRichmond: Crime in the libraryPenny and Christina are joined by Julianne Negri to talk about library work and crime. Julianne is an author, artist, library worker and Trove-lover and in this episode she applies her incredible skill set to solving cold-case crimes from the Richmond Library. Trove articles'Lady Librarian', Richmond Guardian, 23 December 1922'Librarian Denies he Alleged Theft', Melbourne Herald, 13 April 1938'Ex-Mayor Fined: Hit Librarian', Melbourne Herald, 25 July 1952OtherBecome a VoluntroveYarra LibrariesGoldfields Libraries'A Traveller in Time', by Alison UttleyRoyal Exhibition Building as a flu hospital, Museums...2024-06-111h 00
In Those DaysRichmond: Baby Expert DepotWe read newspaper articles about some of the first services for mothers and babies in Richmond. Penny's friends Jo Rosenberg and Vaya Pashos compare this to their own experiences of Maternal Child Health services.Then proper oral historian, Carla Pascoe-Leahy, talks to Penny and Christina about how ideas around mothercraft have changed over the past 100 years.This episode was recorded at the Richmond Library Makerspace. Thanks to Yarra Council for their support.GuestsNeighbuzz podcast hosted by Vaya PashosBecoming a Mother: An Australian history by Carla Pascoe Leahy The...2024-04-051h 21
In Those DaysRichmond: Band Blasts from the Past and PresentMusician and educator, Adam Arnold talks to us about brass bands in Richmond. We find some uncanny parallels between Adam's current bands and the Richmond Boys Brass Band started a hundred years earlier.Trove'50 Years Since he Led First Band', Bairnsdale Advertiser and East Gippsland Stock and Station Journal, 16 March 1953'Richmond Boys Brass Band to make Debut', Richmond Guardian, 12 January 1918'City Reserve Not Available for Performances', Richmond Guardian, 1 March 1919'Monopoly at the Band Room', Richmond Guardian, 1 March 1919Adam ArnoldCompositions, Brolga MusicFunk BuddiesRWPS Brass Band2024-03-191h 18
In Those DaysRichmond: the Globe Theatre with Damian CallinanPenny and Christina are joined by star of stage and screen, Damian Callinan, to talk about stages and screens in Richmond in the olden days. Specifically we read articles from Trove about the Globe Picture Theatre, which was built in 1912 on the site of the current Richmond Library. And musician-of-the pod Tim Carruthers joins us to bring some old sheet music to life.Here are some of things we talked about in the episode: See Damian live!Unlikely Friends, Melbourne International Comedy FestivalDamian's stage shows Double FeatureEureka Stocktake2024-03-011h 08
In Those DaysRichmond: In the Library with the ProfessorPenny and Christina are joined by Mary Carroll, Associate Professor in the School of Information and Communication Studies, Charles Sturt University. Mary is a historian of Australian libraries. We read 1870s newspaper articles from Trove about the Richmond at the Town Hall and talk about whether anything has really changed. We cover some hot button library topics including: qualified teacher librarians, silence, and Mills and Boon.This is the first episode in a series about Richmond, Melbourne. It was recorded as part of the Richmond Library Makerspace's Artist in Residence program. Thanks to Yarra Council...2024-02-1457 min
In Those DaysThe Royal Derby: Stage time in the olden daysComedian and broadcaster Charlie Pickering joins us to discuss Brunswick Street pub, The Royal Derby. As a new comic, Charlie started a stand-up room at the Derby with Michael Chamberlain. He tells us about the origins and philosophy of Stage Time and we discuss Royal Derby entertainments from the even more olden days.Trove'Royal Derby Hotel', Mercury and Weekly Courier, 25 October 1888'The Critic', Mercury and Weekly Courier, 13 June 1889'Rat Catching', The Argus, 14 March 1900OtherPhotos of the Royal DerbyCheers theme song 2024-01-181h 09
In Those DaysThe Greenaway WayKids Lit allrounder and MVP Emily Gale joins Christina and Penny to talk about illustrator Kate Greenaway. Emily also gives some great advice for writers and illustrators on the state of the industry. Emily GaleWebsiteSubstack - VoraciousTrove'A Charming Artist', Launceston Examiner, 5 June 1893'Miss Kate Greenaway's Latest Child's Book', The Australasian, 27 October 1883'Literary Notes', The Australasian, 30 December 1905'Literary Lines', Quiz, 9 May 1890'Children's Dress Past and Present', Observer, 24 February 1906OtherPetition - Bring Back the Kate Greenaway Medal'The Leicester Gallery', Metropolitan...2023-10-131h 00
In Those DaysAlison in Canberra-landLinnett Turner joins Penny and husband-of-half-of-the-pod Lincoln to talk about Alison Sanchez (nee Binns). Linnett's mother Alison grew up in Canberra in the early days of Australia's capital. A tragedy in her early-20s transformed Alison's plans and she travelled the world before returning to Canberra again.Trove 'Farewell Evening', The Canberra Times, 28 March 1929'Musical Evening', The Canberra Times, 5 August 1929 'Fall into Boiling Water', The Argus, 25 February 1930'Dickens Evening', The Canberra Times, 2 December 1935'Primrose Nurses Meet Tonight', The Melbourne Herald, 14 January 1941'Engagements', The Argus, 4 February 1941'Roll of Honour', The Canberra...2023-09-191h 16
In Those DaysOne Day in FaradayPrimary school teacher Anna Grace joins Penny and Christina to talk about the Faraday kidnappings. With a special guest appearance from Peter Tangey.Trove'$1 Million Demand for Teacher', 6 Pupils, The Canberra Times, 7 October 1972'Big Hunt for School Kidnappers', The Canberra Times, 9 October 1972'2 Men Charged over Kidnap', The Papua New Guinea Post-Courier, 10 October 1972'School Teacher Collapses', The Canberra Times, 10 October 1972'Teacher 'not going back', The Canberra Times, 2 November 1972'In Brief', The Canberra Times, 21 November 1972'Greater flexibility' to NSW Primary Schools, The Canberra Times, 3 January 1973OtherSudanese...2023-08-051h 26
In Those DaysChorkles Sees RedPeter Tangey is back to talk about another chapter in Chorkles Moss's life. She gave evidence at the Victorian Royal Commission on Communism in 1949. We talk about how divisive communism became for Australian politics and communities.Trove'Ideals akin to Christianity', The Herald, 26 July 1949'Woman farmer's evidence at Red inquiry', The Argus, 27 July 1949Miss Mabel Grubb, Western Mail, 20 October 1927'Success at Oxford', The West Australian, 15 August 1933Other'The Victorian Royal Commission on Communism, 1949-50' by Vicky RastrickSir Charles Lowe, Australian Dictionary of Biography'Australia's Game' by...2023-07-1335 min
In Those DaysBushrangers: Real or fake?Tim Carruthers returns to hear more about our sailor's journey from Melbourne to the Goldfields. The sailor reaches the Black Forest and comes across a notorious "bushranger", Black Douglas.We also hear the true story of Tim's star-turn in Castlemaine North's production of Captain Midnite the musical. Trove'A Sailor's Trip from Melbourne to Mount Alexander', The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 May 1852'Death of a Notorious Bushranger', The Age, 17 May 1892'Supreme Court Wednesday April 14th Criminal Sittings', The Argus, 15 April 1852'At the Primary School', Western Herald, 12 July 1968'Escape of "Moondyne Joe"...2023-06-2957 min
In Those DaysStamp LoveWe're joined by Gerard and Celeste McCulloch from the podcast Stamps Aren't Cool. We discover a surprising intersection in Trove's newspaper archives between philately and relationships.Stamps Aren't CoolPodcastYouTube channelBlog - Punk PhilatelistTrove'Hobbies for Husbands', The Australian Star, 16 December 1905'Women Philatelists are Discriminating Collectors, Adelaide Advertiser, 30 January 1935'Double Divorce Stamps Out Philatelist's Marriage', The Sun, 27 October 1946StampsThree cornered Cape of Good Hope, Mystic Stamp CompanyDuck stamps, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service1850 Sydney View, British Library...2023-06-1454 min
In Those DaysChorkles Book of RhymesWe talk to Peter Tangey about Newstead identity Chorkles Kasner Moss. Chorkles and her family were mentioned in a number of newspaper articles but this still left some big questions we couldn't answer.TroveCoranation recipes'Reader's Recipes Coronation Pigeon Pie', Truth, 18 April 1937'Three Coronation Cake Recipes', The Australasian, 15 May 1937Chorkles'Marriages', The Argus, 24 February 1909'Births', The Argus, 30 October 1909'Mental Cases' After Care: Aid from the Lotteries Sought', The Daily News, 20 September 1933'Alliance Francaise: Successes at Examinations', The Daily News, 15 November 1926'Leaving Certificates: University Examinations Metropolitan Region...2023-05-1259 min
In Those DaysRush to the GoldfieldsTim Carruthers joins us as we attempt to read a very long account of a journey from Melbourne to the Victorian goldfields in 1852. Tim tells us about the time he tried to walk from Melbourne to Castlemaine for a bet. Two ambitious goals. One outcome.Trove'A Sailor's Trip from Melbourne to Mount Alexander', The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 May 1952Hams' Map of the Routes to the Mt. Alexander and Ballarat GoldfieldsOtherGold miners and mining research guide, State Library Victoria'Castlemaine', Visit Victoria'The Significance of the First Anti-Chinese...2023-04-1833 min
In Those DaysAlbury Girls Gone WildWe talk to Nerida Lloyd about her great aunts Pat and Nonie McCarthy. They grew up in the Court House Hotel, owned by their publican father. Through the writings of Border Morning Mail journalist "Constance" we discuss their active Albury social lives. Trove'Mrs J. J. McCarthy', Corowa Free Press, 23 September 1927'Border Personalities', Border Morning Mail 6 August 1949'St Joseph's High School Albury Commercial Examination Successes', Border Morning Mail, 17 December 1937'Twin Daughters' Birthday', Border Morning Mail, 30 March 1943'Brilliant Day for Gold Cup', Border Morning Mail, 3 May 1941 'The Man on the Street's Opinion', B...2023-03-2949 min
In Those DaysInteresting Easter treatsVaya Pashos joins Penny and Christina to talk about Greek and Skip Easter traditions and some "interesting" Easter recipes from Trove's archives.VayaNeighbuzzInstagramTroveTrove Blog, 'Don's Party'Louise Zedda-Sampson, Trove, 'Batter up, ladies''Easter Recipes', Sunday Mail, 10 April 1927'Lost Prestige', The Newcastle Sun, 25 March 1929'Hot Cross Buns', The Sun, 14 April 1935Other'Determining the Date of Easter', Bureau of Meteorology'Why Greek Orthodox Easter is on a Different Day', Greek Boston'Why Greeks Dye Eggs Red for Easter', Greek Reporter...2023-03-1630 min
In Those DaysPrincess of QuizTrove lover and television writer Vaya Pashos joins us to take part in a 1943 Ladies Quiz written by Princess Alexandra Kropotkin. Vaya spills some TV quiz show secrets and tells us about her biggest fact-checking regret.You can find Vaya on Instagram and listen to her fabulous podcast Neighbuzz all about the Australian soap opera Neighbours.The Quiz!'Ladies Quiz', Gippsland Times, 22 February 1943'Answers to Quiz', Gippsland Times, 22 February 1943Trove articles'Prince sees no bow-legged or knock-kneed girls here', Sunday Mail, 28 July 1935'Etiquette of Introduction', South Western Times, 9 July 19392023-02-1454 min
In Those DaysLet's Talk About Pelvic FloorsPhysiotherapist Mary-Anne Tangey joins us to discuss historical articles about the pelvic floor. We try to answer the question that launched 1000 opinion columns: Should women ride horses side-saddle or astride?TroveNational Library of Australia, 'Trove Strategy''How Should Women Ride', Adelaide Advertiser, 13 July 1914'Improving on Nature', Brisbane Courier, 14 May 1932OtherContinence Foundation of AustraliaHistoric UK, 'Riding Side-Saddle'Edwardian Promenade, 'Riding Side-Saddle'National Incontinence, 'The History of Kegels'2023-02-0138 min
In Those DaysGiving a Flying PhalangerSupport TroveContact the Federal Minister for Arts and your local member to tell them you think ongoing Trove funding is important.The Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for ArtsPO Box 6022House of RepresentativesParliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600Tel: 02 6277 4410The Australian Libraries and Information Association has a great resource on how to support Trove.Support gliders and Victoria's native forestsVictorian Forest AllianceKinglake Friends of the Forest, Gippsland Environment Group and Environment East Gippsland are mentioned in the episode but many other l...2023-01-1143 min
In Those DaysAn Australian Christmas TraditionTrove articles'Christmas', The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, 27 December 1879'Christmas Pudding Reform', The Register, 13 December 1901'An Australian Christmas Dinner; cold dishes for choice', Newcastle 24 December 1935OtherWassail bowlMoulded Meats, Messy Nessy2022-12-1537 min
In Those DaysPen Hall: A rose by any nameTrove articlesPresentation to the Mayoress, Queensland Figaro, 26 February 1903 The Mayoress's Fete, The Queenslander, 1 November 1902Death of Mr L.G. Corrie, The Daily Mail, 3 August 1918The State Ball, The Queenslander, 7 August 1920Fined for Trespassing, The Brisbane Telegraph, 6 April 1922Family Notices, Brisbane Courier, 8 May 1922Naming a Rose, Sunday Times, 7 May 1922Officer's "At Home", The Telegraph, 30 May 1924A Dog's Sagacity, The West Australian, 31 May 1934Mrs A.J. Thynne Passes, The Telegraph, 8 May 1937Divorce Decrees Granted, The Herald, 12 April 1937A Soldier's Wedding, The Daily News, 27 July 1937Romantic Engagement, Sunday...2022-12-0154 min
In Those DaysSpace Available for Major SanchezTrove articlesOld Yankee Spirit, The Canberra Times, 14 March 1968Letters to the Editor - Australian or British, The Canberra Times, 27 May 1969Letters to the Editor - Australia and US, The Canberra Times, 30 May 1969Letters to the Editor - Subservient Australia, The Canberra Times, 12 September 1969Letters to the Editor - Mother's Boys, The Canberra Times, 20 January 1971Letters to the Editor - Not Mother's Boys, The Canberra Times, 2 February 1971Letters to the Editor - Australian Independence, The Canberra Times, 24 January 1976Letters to the Editor - Feeling for Peru, The Canberra Times, 13 June 19702022-11-0757 min
In Those DaysBig TreeTrove articlesGuildford, Mount Alexander Mail, 30 April 1907Mount Alexander Shire Council, Mount Alexander Mail, 6 January 1897Mount Alexander Shire Council, Mount Alexander Mail, 3 February 1897A Pedestrian Trip to Ballarat, Mount Alexander Mail, 10 September 1858Other informationBronwyn Tracey ArtGuildford, Victorian PlacesThe Big Tree, National TrustBig Tree Park, Goldfields GuideThe Guildford Community Forum Aspirations Plan 20142021-05-3140 min
In Those DaysFunny Ladies Then and NowTrove articlesAustralian Comedienne Looks Back, The Newcastle Sun, 11 March 1938Letty Craydon's Varied Career, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 January 1941Powder on Coat Made her Suspicious Fought Other Woman, Evening News, 16 December 1926Other infoTrove Correction Hall of FameBiography Letty CraydonBiography Ron ShandBonnie Tangey comedy2021-04-1351 min
In Those DaysA Tale of Two AuntiesTrove articlesMenagerie of Pets, Advocate, 17 July 1924Down on the Farm, Advocate, 23 October 1924Gives her Prize to the Tiny Tots, Advocate, 24 November 1924Another Islander Brightens up her Oar, Advocate, 9 April 1925Chooks Galore, Advocate, 24 September 1925Newstead's 'Queen Carnival', Advocate, 30 June 1927Other infoAunt Patsy biographyAbout Newstead, Victoria2021-03-0550 min![Bodgy Creek Community Podcast [with Damian Callinan]](https://bodgycreekcommunitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Ep11_Footy-in-Space_3000x3000px-3-300x300.jpg)
Bodgy Creek Community Podcast [with Damian Callinan]S1E11 – Footy in Space
Half way through their 3 week journey to the planet hub of Greshloot 7, the relocating Caxton Valley AFL teams are able to play their first real round of AFL for the season in simulated recreations of their home grounds. Will the Hudsons Flat players emotionally recover from the sustained abuse from the sentient goal posts? Will the on-ship ‘Phillip Island Experience’ be closed down after the giant penguins turned on the tourists? Why has ‘Medical Condition Bingo’ become such a hit with the passengers? Don’t miss this historic transportation of an entire regional community to a planet entirely unsuited for human...2020-08-091h 08
Middle Grade MavensEpisode 58: Beyond Belief / As Fast As I can / The Power Of Positive Pranking / Dee White interview / Nat Amoore interviewToday on Middle Grade Mavens, Pamela reviews, "Beyond Belief," by Dee White, and Julie reviews two books. "As Fast As I Can," by Penny Tangey, and "The Power Of Positive Pranking," by Nat Amoore. Plus Nat stops back in to the Mavens hot seat for a one year post debut follow up interview.
Author links: https://www.deescribe.com.au/
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Author: Dee White
Title: Beyond Belief
Format: Book
Publisher: Scholastic
Date: 1 April 2020
ISBN...2020-05-281h 21
Neighbuzz: The Neighbours Recap PodcastNeighbuzz Ep 80 – A Hucks on Both Your Houses (w/ Internet Hate Machine) | Week of Oct 2, 2017Chris Kennett and Bec Petraitis from podcast Internet Hate Machine, join Penny Tangey and Vaya Pashos to cover the week of Oct 2 in the PirateNet Studios!
The Wedding-of-the-Week is looming and Erinsborough is gearing up by trying to pluck crustaceans out of Lassiters Lake, which the council should definitely frown upon. We peer through the fence-hole at the latest crop of love triangles; Vaya joins Sonya in crushing on Jewish Sam; and Bec sums up GazCan and Terage's entire relationship using only sounds.
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Neighbuzz: The Neighbours Recap PodcastNeighbuzz Ep 62 – Troubled Waters | Week of Feb 20, 2017In the 62nd episode, Vaya is joined by writer/comedian Penny Tangey and her mum Marilyn Tangey for a very holy episode in the PirateNet Studios.
Vaya gets Penny (lapsed Catholic) and Penny's mum Marilyn (actual Catholic) to weigh in on all the biz with Father Jack, Paige's devil spawn, and the Bish. Dee/FakeDee/RealDee/IDunnoAnymore messes with the wrong toy marsupial. Marilyn (a former teacher) schools Ms Conway on how to handle delinquent students. And Penny swears a HECK of a lot in front of her mum on the Lord's day!
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Neighbuzz: The Neighbours Recap PodcastNeighbuzz Episode 57 – Hi, Toadie | Week of Jan 16, 2017It’s Neighbuzz, a Neighbours recap podcast, rehashing the events on Ramsay Street. In the 57th episode, Penny Tangey, Christina Adams and Vaya Pashos cover the week of Jan 16 in the PirateNet Studios…
FINALLY, we get a big whiff of Dee Bliss! Plus afternoon delight all around the street, Pyles is on the run to the least glamourous Victorian holiday destination of them all, and Summer School becomes a thing but no one has studied up on appropriate schoolyard attire.
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Neighbuzz: The Neighbours Recap PodcastNeighbuzz Episode 49 – Ticking Boxes | Week of Sep 26, 2016It’s Neighbuzz! The Neighbours recap podcast, rehashes the events on Ramsay Street each fortnight. In the 49th episode, Vaya and Penny Tangey cover the week of September 26 in the PirateNet studios.
This week, Neighbours’ ad sales team remembered how popular the show is overseas so they teamed up with Sea World to get tourist bums in seats at a few dolphin shows. As a result, Madison Robinson and her aunt Lucy, Ben and his nan Susan, XanCan and Angus all hit the Gold Coast for a day of sitting on the type of beach they can’t affo...2016-10-021h 29
Neighbuzz: The Neighbours Recap PodcastNeighbuzz Episode 37 – Hot Water Bottle | Week of Apr 18, 2016It’s Neighbuzz! A Neighbours recap podcast, rehashing the events on Ramsay Street each fortnight. In the 37th episode Vaya and writer Penny Tangey cover the week of April 18 in the PirateNet mobile studio.
PistoriJosh’s funeral turns into an open mic night; Sarah’s got an upset tummy; Paul invests in a crime whiteboard and Immy lands a lawyer job with wrestlers!
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Neighbuzz: The Neighbours Recap PodcastNeighbuzz Episode 34 – Hotel Motel Holiday Inn | Easter 2016Neighbuzz Episode 34 – Hotel Motel Holiday Inn | Easter 2016
It’s Neighbuzz! A Neighbours recap podcast, rehashing the events on Ramsay Street each fortnight. In the 34th episode Vaya Pashos, Penny Tangey and Bonnie Tangey cover the Easter episodes until March 30 in the PirateNet mobile studio.
We gear up for #HotelDeathTrapWeek with a whole lotta hotel-motel chicanery; we help #aarondownthemines try to crack the code of the Doctored Environmental Report; Piper and Chas’ relationship is officially legal but creepy; and we ask Neighbuzz listeners to share who makes up their #DreamDeathTrio! Drop us a line anytime: neighbuzzpod@gmail...2016-04-031h 23