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Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectThe Norwegians -Jorgensons from Berry to BomaderryHans Jorgenson jumped ship in England arriving in Sydney in 1879. He was a sailor from Norway. He settled in Robertson and married Harriett Mansfield in 1883, they had 7 children, 2 boys & 5 girls. His son Bert went to school with William Miller. Perhaps that is why Bert came to Berry.Bert established a bullock team and picked up and delivered cedar logs to saw mills. He was a character and played both Rugby Union and Rugby league around WWI. His nephew Norman settled in Bomaderry and worked at Nowra Milk factory for 50 years. Norms father William, was Berts brother.
2025-05-051h 08
Unsung HistoryQuilting & the New DealAs part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), so-called “unskilled” women were put to work in over 10,000 sewing rooms across the country, producing both garments and home goods for people in need. Those home goods included quilts, sometimes quickly-made utilitarian bedcoverings, but also artistic quilts worthy of exhibition. Quilts were featured in other New Deal Projects, too, like the WPA Handicraft Projects, part of the Women’s and Professional Projects Division. Throughout the Great Depression, the programs of the New Deal created a supportive and innovative environment for the art of quiltmaking. Joining me in this...
2024-06-1741 min
Next Level Change SuccessSeason 3 - Episode 9 - Strategy and Change, an interview with Sarah RobertsonIn this Episode of Next Level Change Success we interview Sarah Robertson of Robertson Consulting who talks about the intersection between Strategy and Change. Often times when rolling out transformational change, having a strategy to link it, can support its success. Sarah talks about the challenges that leaders face, the questions they should ask themselves and provides actions you can take, as the listener.
So if you are unsure as to how creating a strategy even works, then this is an episode for you.
To connect with Sarah, you can visit Sarah Robertson Consulting
2024-04-2925 min
The Write CompanyA Chat with Confidence Coach, Therese HoldenIn this podcast episode of The Write Company, Rebecca has a chat with Therese Holden, a life-coach with a specialty in helping people in corporate careers find the confidence to transition in a new direction and find fulfilment.
Throughout this episode, Therese shares her biggest beliefs around confidence, signs to look out for and her TOP TIPS on how to ignite your inner spark.
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2023-04-2529 min
The Adventures of a Birth PhotographerTalks About The Birth Rites CollectionWelcome to episode 20 – On this week's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Helen Knowles who's an artist and the curator of the Birth Rites Collection and also Hermione Wiltshire who's also an artist and the co-head of a photography program at the Royal College of Art.In this episode, I invited both Helen and Hermione to tell me all about how the Birth Rites Collection was born and about the works that reside within it.The Birth Rites Collection is one of the largest collections of contemporary artwork dedicated to childbirth in the world. Du...
2021-10-2646 min
Light from LightEp 23 - The Reformation in EnglandJoin us for the return of our normal Saturday morning episodes.
Br Thomas Thérèse, OP, is joined by a guest, Br Albert Robertson, OP, to talk about a listener's suggested topic of the Reformation in England.
Light from Light posts a short reflection on Tuesdays and a conversational episode on Saturdays. Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes.
2021-09-1858 minLight from LightReflection 6 - The Right to a Good NameBr Thomas Thérèse, OP, shares a reflection on The Right to a Good Name.
We have some good news - our reflections will be continuing but moving to a Tuesday (beginning Tuesday 20th September).
Another bit of good news - our normal episodes are returning on Saturdays (beginning Saturday 18th September). Join us then for an episode with our guest Br Albert Robertson, OP, who will be chatting with Br Thomas Thérèse, OP, on the Reformation in England.
2021-09-1110 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#47 - Saving Private RyanWritten & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleSubscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/NEONpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/NEONpodcast NEON Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NEON-Podcast-617697421894792/History Gems Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/History-Gems-405343956153479/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEON Patreon SupportersCurly HooliganDavid RobertsonGreg...
2019-09-0200 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#46 - NEON at the Movies: 300 with Tom HollandWritten & Presented by Jem DuducuSpecial Guest: Tom HollandProducer: Dan MorelleTom Holland is a writer and popular historian who has published best-selling books on topics including classical and medieval history and the origins of Islam.Subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/NEONpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/NEONpodcast NEON Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NEON-Podcast-617697421894792/History...
2019-06-1400 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#45 - Castlevania: How a video game was inspired by 15th century Ottoman historyWritten & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleMusic: Kinuyo Yamashita and Satoe Terashima - Battle of the Holy Subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/NEONpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/NEONpodcast NEON Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NEON-Podcast-617697421894792/History Gems Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/History-Gems-405343956153479/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEON Patreon Supporters
2019-06-0800 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#44 - Braveheart: Is it history or is it legend? (Part 2)Written & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleMusic: The Herbaliser - The Sensual WomanSubscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/NEONpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/NEONpodcast NEON Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NEON-Podcast-617697421894792/History Gems Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/History-Gems-405343956153479/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEON Patreon Supporters...
2019-05-2400 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#43 - Braveheart: Is it history or is it legend? (Part 1)COMPETITION TIME: Win a pair of Apple AirPods. Enter now: neonpodcast.com/winWritten & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleMusic: The Herbaliser - The Sensual WomanSubscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/NEONpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/NEONpodcast NEON Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NEON-Podcast-617697421894792/History Gems Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/History-Gems-405343956153479/
2019-05-2200 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#42 - Devil's Advocate & Lucifer: What are the origins of evil? Is there an underlying meaning to the names we give to it? (Part 2)The TV show Lucifer is back on Netflix. One of the few hit movies Keanu Reeves has done that doesn’t involve gunplay is the devils advocate. So it’s the perfect time to talk about the devil. In this episode of Neon we take these 2 pop culture views of satan and explore this most ancient of evils. It takes us to areas that will genuinely surprise.Written & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleMusic: The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The DevilSubs...
2019-05-1900 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#41 - Devil's Advocate & Lucifer: What are the origins of evil? Is there an underlying meaning to the names we give to it? (Part 1)The TV show Lucifer is back on Netflix. One of the few hit movies Keanu Reeves has done that doesn’t involve gunplay is the devils advocate. So it’s the perfect time to talk about the devil. In this episode of Neon we take these 2 pop culture views of satan and explore this most ancient of evils. It takes us to areas that will genuinely surprise.Written & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleMusic: Jidenna - Long Live The ChiefSubscribe to the...
2019-05-1700 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#40 - American Gods: Ancient Slavic Curses, Hinduism, and Vikings (Part 2)American gods is a supernatural drama set in contemporary America, and yet its characters date back thousands of years from across the globe. Allow Neon to take you on a journey from the dark forests of central Europe to the Savannah grasslands of Africa.Written & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleMusic: Brian Reitzell - Main Title ThemeSubscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com...
2019-05-1500 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#39 - American Gods: Ancient Slavic Curses, Hinduism, and Vikings (Part 1)American gods is a supernatural drama set in contemporary America, and yet its characters date back thousands of years from across the globe. Allow Neon to take you on a journey from the dark forests of central Europe to the Savannah grasslands of Africa.Written & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleMusic: Romare - Work SongSubscribe to the podcast and follow us on Twitter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/NEONpodcast
2019-05-1300 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#38 - Game of Thrones: Examples From History That Jon Snow Could Learn From (Part 2)With the army of the dead baring down on Winterfell Jon Snow finds it’s hard to get the houses to fight for a common goal. Realistic? Yes, there have been many occasions in history where factions squabble as the real danger is on the horizon. This episode of Neon looks at real examples of the challenges Jon Snow faces.Written & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleSubscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter...
2019-05-1000 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#37 - Game of Thrones: Examples From History That Jon Snow Could Learn From (Part 1)With the army of the dead baring down on Winterfell Jon Snow finds it’s hard to get the houses to fight for a common goal. Realistic? Yes, there have been many occasions in history where factions squabble as the real danger is on the horizon. This episode of Neon looks at real examples of the challenges Jon Snow faces.Written & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleMusic: Chemical Brothers - Lost In The K HoleSubscribe to the podcast on iTunes&nb...
2019-05-0800 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#36 - Avengers Endgame: How You Think About Thor Every Week#36 - Avengers Endgame: How You Think About Thor Every WeekToday Thor is a superhero but a thousand years ago he was worshipped. Thor takes us into the meaning of our calendar and how legends evolve. Allow Neon to guide you through more than a millennia of history, culture and religion.Written & Presented by Jem DuducuProducer: Dan MorelleMusic: Incredible Bongo Band - ApacheSubscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter
2019-04-2700 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#35 - Bonnie & Clyde: How pop culture distorts history and lasts longer than the events they describeProducer: Dan MorelleMusic: Tom Rogerson, Brian Eno - Motion in FieldSubscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/NEONpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/NEONpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JemDuducu NEON Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NEON-Podcast-617697421894792/History Gems Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/History-Gems-405343956153479/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2019-04-1900 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#34 - The Movie Poster: One man’s remarkable career and when posters were used in historyIn space no one can hear you scream - oh wait, that was last week wasn't it? Right! This time around Jem explores the real history behind movie posters and an artist whose work your probably love but whose name you probably don't even know.Producer: Dan MorelleMusic: Portishead - CowboysSubscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/NEONpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/NEONpodcast
2019-04-0300 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#33 - Alien: The dawn of cinema, real parasites that will give you nightmares, and Nazi uniformsIn space no one can hear you scream. In this episode Jem discusses the history of cinema, human phobias and fears and how disgusting creatures have been reproducing for millions of years!Producer: Dan MorelleMusic: DJ Shadow, Nils Frahm - ScarsSubscribe to the podcast on iTunes and follow us on Twitter-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/NEONpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/NEONpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JemDuducu ...
2019-03-2100 min
NEON: The Real History Behind Popular Culture#32 - Echoes: The history of writing and printing starting in Egypt and ending with Jem’s new bookJem discusses how humans have stored and consumed information over the millennia.Order Jem's new book, Echoes here.Producer: Dan Morelle-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/NEONpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/NEONpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JemDuducu NEON Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NEON-Podcast-617697421894792/History Gems Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/History-Gems-405343956153479/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEON Patreon Supporters
2019-03-1100 min
KinoRevolutionens omslagspojkar - Kino om revolutionsromantikKino analyserar fenomenet revolutionsromantik, och utforskar gränsen mellan att vara revolutionär och terrorist - frihetskämpe eller folkfiende. Kino har sett den senaste i en rad filmer om den västtyska revolutionära rörelsen RAF, eller Baader-Meinhof-ligan som de kallades i media. "Wer wenn nicht wir", eller "If not us, who" heter filmen regisserad av Andres Veiel som tidigare gjort dokumentären "Black Box" på samma tema. Lisa Bergström ringde upp honom för att ta reda på vad det är med RAF som fascinerar så. Handlar det om unken revolutionsromantik eller fascinationen för välmenande intent...
2011-04-0800 min