| Bib ID |
4982664 |
| Format |
Audio, Online [sound recording] , Online - Google Books |
| Author |
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| Online Access |
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| Access Conditions |
Access open for research, personal copies and public use. |
| Description |
2010
2 sound files (ca. 107 min.)
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| Series |
Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants oral history project.
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| Technical Details |
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
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| Summary |
Allan Luchetta born 1948 in Hawthorn, talks about his parents; his grandmother caring for him during holidays; his aunt and uncle; the schools he attended; his siblings, six brothers and one sister; brother Thomas; the distribution of his siblings; his education; leaving the orphanage in the middle of his final exams and unable to complete the qualification; the incident which led to his dismissal; Brother Cahill; travelling to Melbourne at his own expense, and starting work with the Myer Emporium; other holiday experiences; his first impressions of St Augustine's; Brother Moore; Brother Webster; the poor quality of food; Brother Eastmure; punishments; accepting lack of privacy; not feeling cared for; Dick Gerrard; sporting activities; his involvement in the brass band; his progress at school; working on the farm and in the kitchen; general atmosphere at St Augustine's; Brother Rowbottom; the problems associated with being a boy from the orphanage in the local school; Mr Tippett; his relations with peers.
Luchetta speaks about boxing matches at Festival Hall; travelling with the Brass Band; bandmaster Frank Irwin; lack of birthday celebrations; working at Myers; his living arrangements; National Service (1968); the confusion over his date of birth; failing to join the army at the age of 18; his feelings about joining the army; comparisons with orphanage; his current volunteer work at Shepparton RSL, helping with pensions; his service in South Vietnam with Civil Affairs Unit (1969); the dangers of service in South Vietnam; achieving rank of corporal; being dumped by army at end of service; returning to work at Myers; his dramatic departure from Myers; working in various jobs; being told he had a sister; his grandmother's funeral; personal relationships; Vietnam veterans; Moratorium march; his entitlements; meeting his wife; his children; the effects of orphanage experience on parenting and personal relationships; moving to Numurkah with his current partner; friendships; retirement; his family photographs, memorabilia and family history and welfare files and papers; his mother’s death (1958); Brother Cook.
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| Notes |
Recorded on 20 October 2010 in Numurkah, Vic.
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| Index/Finding Aid Note |
Timed summary (6 p.) |
| Subjects |
Luchetta, Allan, - 1948- - Interviews. | Sales executives - Victoria - Interviews. | Children - Institutional care - Victoria - History - 20th century. | Foster home care - Victoria.
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| Occupation |
Sales personnel. |
| Other authors/contributors |
Rasmussen, Carolyn, Interviewer
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| Related records |
Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants oral history project
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