The podcast is part of the "Nurture: It takes a village" exhibition at the Albury LibraryMuseum. Interviews and podcast production by A Lasting Tale, www.alastingtale.com. All interviews form part of the AlburyCity Oral History Collection.
This podcast explores the life stories of regional and rural women over the generations. We compare the experiences of Doll and Pip, two women making a home on remote NSW stations - one in the 1950s and one today. We meet Jean, a country journalist and Northern Territory explorer reflecting on her over 90-year life journey. Then there's librarian Carole, a stalwart of local libraries and an example of blending work and family over decades. Next is Uta, who reflects on the intersection of army life, working motherhood and working for regional communities. Each woman's story explores how they have cultivated a village, a tribe, to support them and how this has empowered them to feel included rather than alone.
The podcast is part of the "Nurture: It takes a village" exhibition at the Albury LibraryMuseum. Interviews and podcast production by A Lasting Tale, www.alastingtale.com. All interviews form part of the AlburyCity Oral History Collection.
*Supported by the Australian Government’s Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program.
Doll Stephens reflects on life on a remote Western NSW station in the 1950s and beyond.
A city girl creates a home and finds her community in remote Western NSW. Pip's story is fascinating when comparing life on the land in the 2020s to Doll (from Episode 1) and her experiences over 60 years before, in the 1950s and beyond.
Jean reflects on her over-90 years of a full and fascinating life. A country journalist, an intrepid outback explorer, a powerful community activist and a general force for good. Jean says "I think for myself. I don't always think within the square. And I'm prepared to stand up, and speak out."
Carole is one of Albury library's most-loved and longest serving librarians. She is also a strong community advocate and a mother and grandmother to many. She reflects on how libraries have changed over 50+ years, the dual roles of motherhood and work, her love of lifelong learning, and the ongoing importance of the library in our communities.
Uta's story is full of adventure and service. She reflects on her life journey as a child migrant, an army wife, an Army reservist, a career woman, a wife and mother, and an avid community worker. Uta discusses the intersection between army life and regional communities, and her role crossing both spheres.
