Bill Ahern interviewed by Suzanne Lunney [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2791305
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Ahern, Bill, 1901-, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1974
- 2 sound tape reels : 1 7/8 ips ; 5 in.
- Summary:
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Bill Ahern, a journalist, speaks about the people, places and history of Longreach and Blackall districts; the colonisation of the Central West; Mr E. R. Edkins; the syndicate of William Landsborough, Matthew Cannon and Glenn Walker; mustering; Mr Redford, the protype of Rolfe Boldrewood's Captain Starlight; James McKenzie; horse racing stories; St. Alban's stud; W. R. Wilson; Melbourne Cup; King Edward VIII; Muttaburra; pioneer settlers; relations between town and country people; life on the land; his work experiences; changes in Brisbane.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 9 and 10 January 1974.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-214956660
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Transcript (typescript, 98 leaves) and summary available.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Lunney, Suzanne, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2044 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1974
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