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Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectO'keeffes Lane: Lyn Brandon (nee Okeeffe) Jaspers BrushLyn Brandon is the last O'keeffe to be born at Kiltankin Stud, O'keeffes Lane in 1953. Her grandfather Denis O'keeffe migrated from Ireland at age 14 and settled in Broughton village, arriving around 1875. Lyn's father Patrick was a great breeder of the Illawarra Red (Shorthorn) a breed developed within the extended family circle on the south side of Jaspers Brush.More to write later today....
2026-01-011h 05
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectIson Lane: The Ison family, Jaspers BrushHenry and Mary Ann Ison migrated to Australia in 1848 and arrived to Coolangatta Estate in March 1849. Henry worked at the estate, in fact his son Robert was born there in 1854. he then moved to a property at Saltwater Creek opposite Bundanon. Henry died in 1887 and his wife in 1905, she was living at Meroo.Their son Robert, youngest of 9 and gold mined for a bit before farming. He married Alicena Rebecca Hollands in Nowra in 1883. She passed away suddently and he remarried to Catherine Justin in 1893. He fathered 8 children. One of whom was Arthur Charles Stanley Ison, known...
2025-12-141h 01
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectThe Fahls in Jaspers Brush Rd & Fahl LaneHenry Fahl eventually purchased land inJaspers Brush in 1941 after share farming along the river. His family on his paternal side arrived in Australia from Prussia in the mid 1850s. Henry married Charlotte Stuchbury a 4th generation Shoalhaven lass in Nowra in 1935. Henry was born into great privilege & had his own servant as a child but his heart was in dairying and after studying at Hawkesbury Ag. he ventured south to the Shoalhaven district. His family found it difficult to accept such a 'low brow' career. He was highly skilled in his work. Henry as a young boy lived at...
2025-11-231h 02
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectThe Host family:Croziers Rd Jaspers BrushTherese Sweeney introduces 3 prominent pioneers from Croziers Rd, The Croziers,Faulks and Host families & their migration trail to Jaspers Brush. A childrens author and distant relation to the Host family is also honoured & Therese reads excerpts from her childrens book, Trouble at Turkey Brush (based on Jaspers Brush).Episode 4 features Colin Host, 80 years of age who is a 5th generation descendant of pioneer Johann Host who grew a successful vineyard & orchards at Broughton Mill Creek in 1862. His son Louis Host went on to farm at Falls Creek for many years then purchased 2 land parcels in Jaspers brush...
2025-11-051h 05
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectThe Barham's Jaspers Brush Rd Jaspers BrushGreat, Great Grandfather James Barham migrated to the Shoalhaven region in 1829 from Suffolk England. He was a labourer, farmer and timber cutter. Settling in Tomerong with his wife Charlotte Watson. They married in 1843 in a Church of England, Phillip St. Sydney. He bought his first land parcel in Tomerong 1855.A further two generations were to be born and raised in Tomerong until James,Jenny's grandfather moved to land, purchased at Jaspers Brush. He married Ivy Knapp, from a great cattle breeding family Bolong.This interview features Jenny Pastor (nee: Barham) daughter of Donald and Una...
2025-10-091h 04
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectStrongs Rd featuring Ray Strong Jaspers BrushPhotograph: Ray Strong 'Glenbrae' Jaspers Brush by Therese Sweeney.Introduction: Glenbrae home to 6 generations of Strongs who lived on Strongs Rd.Ray Strong is the grandson of William & Eliza Jane Strong (nee:Boyd).Rays grandfather William arrived on the Ocean Empress in 1864 with his cousin Alexander-both were 15. They had grown up together in a densely packed house on Loughros Point, County Donegal Northern Ireland. They then steamed down the South Coast to Broughton Creek Wharf. 40 members, from 6 related irish families had arrived on the Ocean Empress.William & Eliza had 5 sons and 3...
2025-09-191h 04
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectIntroduction to Jaspers Brush Presented by Therese Sweeney, Historian & Podcast presenter / producer.Photograph: Jaspers Brush Post Office 1951 -Southern side of Princes HWyThemes: the name Jasper is in contention, cedar cutting, land owners, the Berry Brothers & Wollstoncraft, timber exports, early butter & milk trade, roads, school, hall, railway, land owners after new sub division 1892. milk 1920s Nowra Milk Co-op.References:Notes & documents from 1997 Jaspers Brush school reunion committee. Including details and photos of pioneering families.Various maps held by the Ison family of Berry, Jaspers Brush etc.Sales map of Coolangatta & Berry Estates-undated (1893-1908) with Railway Line...
2025-09-1827 min
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The Aging Well PodcastSmart Tech That Actually Helps You Age Better (2025 Guide) | Ep. 277In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore the fast-growing world of age-friendly technology—tools designed to help older adults live longer, healthier, and more connected lives.From smart homes and wearable devices to telehealth platforms, virtual reality, and even robotic companions, we cover what’s working, what’s coming next, and what to watch out for when it comes to privacy, usability, and accessibility.We highlight innovative tools like Thrive25, tendercare, and Ome, share insights from past guests, and emphasize why technology should enhance—not replace—our human connections.Whether you're aging your...
2025-08-0555 min
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectThe Davis family, south side of the swamp, Meroo MeadowLaurel Kellett (Nee:Davis) has dairy farmed for 70 years, born at Meroo Meadow. Today she is 86 years of age.Samuel Thomas Davis B Portland England in 1835 married Susan Anthony on 17 August 1886. They migrated to Australia on the ship Hindostan leaving from Liverpool and arriving in Sydney on 12 August 1887. Susan was pregnant with their first child.They were of methodist faith and lived at Milton, on Sth Coast and had 7 children there: John Davis b1857, Sarah Davis B 1860, William Davis B 1862. Edward B 1863, Robert B 1866 & Caroline B 1868.Youngest son Robert married Selina Knapp in 1890...
2025-06-301h 06
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectThe Wiley pioneers on Wileys CreekJames Wiley b 1840 with his brother Thomas b 1836 migrated from northern Ireland to Port Jackson in 1860. Their father Charles, with wife Jane Maquire and 4 additional children followed shortly after on the ship Hot Spur. It cost Charles 28 pounds to bring out the remaining family members.James and brother Thomas were men with vision and savvy business acumen under the eye of father Charles. They contributed to the early development of Kangeroo Valley transforming a land parcel into a small township with a main street. Father Charles was an early lease holder in Foxground which at the time...
2025-06-091h 02
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectTurners Lane: The Walsh familyColin Walsh is a 5th generation dairy farmer in the meadow. His famous twin uncles Tom & Ted were instrumental in developing the Illawarra Shorthorn breed. His families paternal side is Irish Catholic convicts deported to work for Alexander Berry in 1824 & Scottish immigrants on his maternal side arriving in 1852. His aunty was Vonnie Muller (nee: Walsh) who recently passed away. Colin is 1st cousin to Patrick Muller.Colin married Sue McIntosh and they both live in Turners Lane still on the functioning dairy farm ran by their son Justin. They also have a daughter Mel Green who lives...
2025-05-221h 06
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
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane Project'Meroo's Pheeney Travelling Circus' at Maylands Meroo Rd.Pearl Biggs (Nee: Pheeney) was born in 1944 to parents Rita & Eric Pheeney. The Pheeney's are related to the Devitts by marriage and the Vaughan's. Pearl's mother was a Rutledge. William Vaughan travelled up from Bega to secure land for sale from the Berry Estate. William farmed at Bolong til death in 1932 and was Pearls Great Grandfather. on her maternal side. Her grandparents Evelyn Vaughan and Fredrick Pheeney came up from Bega a bit later and secured some land near Fletchers lane. Evelyn came up in a horse and carriage with 3 kids and pregnant with son Eric and a wheel...
2025-04-171h 09
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectDevitts Lane Meroo Meadow Shoalhaven NSWThe Devitt family date back to 1857 when the patriach John Devitt migrated from Donegral Ireland to Woodhill Mountain indentured to Adam & Mary Boyd.His grandson Albert Devitt moved to Sunnyside, Devitts Lane when marrying Grace Shepherd whose father William originally owned the property in 1911. Their daughter Valerie married Reg Radford andassisted running the farm from 1950. They dairy farmed on the 140 acres. Their son Arthur provided Therese Sweeney with insight as to life on the property during mid 20th century and this is covered in the introductory narration. They were never mechanised, poor and had to sell the...
2025-03-2655 min
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectLamonds Lane Meroo Meadow with Patrick MullerPatrick Muller born 1954 is one of 7 children to parents Albert & Vonnie Muller. His mother Vonnie has recently passed to eternal light this April '25 at the age of 100 years. She was a powerhouse in the community, God bless her.Patrick’s Great Great Grandfather Jacob & wife Annie with 3 young children migrated to Australia on Dec. 1854 from Hamburg Germany. Germans were assisted to emigrate if British could not supply the skills, mainly pastoral & wine industries. They travelled with 500 others on the ship Cateaux Wattel.Jacob and his family then boarded the vessel Norma arriving in The Sh...
2025-03-111h 02
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane Project Boxsells Lane Meroo Meadow with Richard BoxsellRichard Boxsell is a 5th generation Boxsell residing in Meroo Meadow on part of his families dairy farm. The Boxsell Bros ran a prominent dairy stud, breeding Illawarra Shorthorns from 1893 at Myrtlebank Meroo. They took out many ribbons at local shows along the east coast including Kiama, Berry & Nowra. Richard Boxsell represented in this photograph with wife Minnie Anna was an integral part to creating the family legacy. Boxsells lane is named in his memory.His grandson Richard is engaged for this episode and reflects on many areas of the families life up in Kangeroo Mountain then...
2025-02-261h 00
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectThe Morschels in Pestells Lane Meroo Meadow Johannes Morschel migrated from Germany to Australia in 1855 with wife Marie Karoline and 2 sons, Henry & baby Jocob. An agreement was signed in Germany prior to migrating to work on the Terrara Estate owned by De Mestre, a horse stud and farm. Marie worked as a milk maid. Johannes as a farm hand/gardener. A son John was born in 1856 at David Berry Hospital when they were living & working on the Terrara Estate.After 1869 Johannes secured land in Boxsells Lane in 1893. His son Jacob and younger son John farmed this land with him. Then John purchased land on...
2025-02-111h 06
Season 1 & 2: The Dairy Lane ProjectButter to MilkIntroduces the listener to Therese Sweeney, Historian and her interest & experience producing dairying histories by immersing herself for years in communities. This new project aims to capture and publish the 20th century dairying history of Berry & surrounds through the voices of the descendants; their life stories, memories and anecdotes of ancestors and their hardships and victories as farmers and early settlers. Toward a regional history, pioneers who laid the foundations in developing the dairy industry to what it is today in Australia. dairying was the primary industry in the Shoalhaven region throughout the 20th century.Therese engages...
2025-01-271h 02
The Cordial Catholic261: One Thousand Different Conversion Stories in One (w/ David Douglas)In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by David Douglas, President of the St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission, to tell us his long, winding, and incredibly compelling faith journey. It begins, for David, in a socialist commune, the son of a prominent bluegrass musician, David's parents had a radical conversion to Evangelical Christianity through the Jesus People movement in the 1980's which would forever shape the trajectory of David's faith life – and this would only be the beginning. Through overseas missionary work, life on nearly every continent on the globe, and th...
2024-08-142h 00
Galway Bay fmTrad On The Bay - May 6thTuilleadh ceoil agus amhráin, including tunes from Carlos Sweeney & Mc Cartin, Notify, Breda and Claire Keville, Marion Curtin and Therese Mc Inerney agus roinnt mhaith eile. Máirín also chats with Lorna from The Henry Girls and plays the new song release from Norianna Kennedy.
2024-05-2356 min
Beyond The Beacon42: The Eucharist's impact on the spiritual life of young adultsWe welcome back Cecile Pagliarulo to discuss the Eucharist's impact on the spiritual life of young adults. Bishop Kevin Sweeney also announces a video contest for two trips to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this summer. Cecile, who manages social media for the Diocese of Paterson, reveals the contest rules while reflecting on her experience of Eucharistic adoration and her role as a catechist at St. Anthony Church in Passaic. They also discuss many ways the diocese is taking part in the National Eucharistic Revival locally, including offering Eucharistic Adoration nights. Bishop Kevin discusses the uniqueness of Valentine’s...
2024-02-0847 min
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2022-05-0254 minMovies Are Dope: Film Addicts ONLYIf You Like Apocalyptic Movies But Want It To Hit Too Close To Home, This Is The Movie For You (no spoilers)Join the Movies Are Dope Discord - https://bit.ly/MoviesAreDopeDiscord (& assume all links from here on are affiliate links)
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2022-04-2933 min
In the 'House Seats'Ep35: Sarah Ingram, leading lady, actress and directorSend us a textSarah Ingram is a London-based actress whose musical theatre credits include Miss Jane in Floyd Collins (Wilton's Music Hall), Paulette in Legally Blonde (South Korea for The Curve) Grand High Witch in The Witches (The Curve and Tour) Medium / Aunt in See What I Wanna See (Jermyn Street Theatre), Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd (Twickenham Theatre), Stella in Follies (Opera de Toulon), Josie in Taboo (Brixton Club House), Mrs Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank (York Theatre Royal and Tour), Miss Hannigan in Annie (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Road Show...
2021-01-1048 min
safefood PodcastFood Safety: Is remote auditing here to stay?This is the safefood Food Safety podcast series, which looks at the factors that shape the food industry on the Island of Ireland. In this episode, we chat to quality and hygiene systems consultant Marie-Therese Sweeney about remote food safety auditing and discuss its implications for food businesses.
2020-10-0122 min