The Hills Shire Library Service

Hills Voices Online

Society EN ↓ 29 episodes

The Hills Voices Online (HVO) collection covers various aspects of life in the Hills District. Themes celebrating the varied nature of the Shire include: Changing Suburbs, Changing Shire, Community Stories, Heritage Sites, and Volunteers. Interviews and labelled photos provide a valuable information resource on the heritage of The Hills Shire.

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Episode 4 The Environment - Patricia Schwartz 31.05.2024 48:58

This month, Join Patricia Schwartz, a long-term resident of Glenorie, as she talks about life in the Hills rural area in the 1980s, wildlife in Maroota Forest, her role as a member of the Glenorie Progress Association, and the changes in the bushland over the years.

Episode 3 Castle Hill Players - Maureen Cartledge 01.05.2024 44:12

Castle Hill Players, which has been entertaining local people since 1954, is celebrating its 70th birthday this year. In this podcast episode, Maureen Cartledge, set designer, scenic artist, archivist, and long-term member of The Castle Hill Players, talks about their history, Pavilion Theatre, the productions, and her love for theatre arts.

Episode 2 Castle Hill RSL Club - Ron Smith OAM 03.04.2024 52:52

The late Ron Smith OAM, former Castle Hill and District sub-branch vice president and Naval officer, spoke to us about life in Castle Hill during wartime as well as the development of Castle Hill RSL Club and its ANZAC Day celebrations.

Episode 1 Castle Hill Heritage Park - Peter Douglas and Graham Wilson 25.01.2024 53:22

Join Archaeologists Peter Douglas and Graham Wilson in this Podcast episode, as they talk about the history of early European settlement in Castle Hill, Castle Hill Rebellion and the discovery of the location of Castle Hill Barracks.