Bret Christian interviewed by Rob Willis in the Voices of the bush oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4700443
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Christian, Bret, 1948-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research and personal copies; written permission required for public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
- Description:
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- 2009 Aug. 20
- 1 sound file (ca. 56 min.)
- Series:
- Voices of the bush oral history project.
- Summary:
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Bret Christian is the owner, manager, award winning journalist and editor of several Perth independent newspapers. He talks about his early career with several major newspapers; moving into his own business along with the associated risks; the important role of community newspapers; the importance of keeping in touch with relevant issues within the community; the high standards of journalism he maintains with his publications; issues, such as delivery, advertising, staff and publication numbers.
- Notes:
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- Summary accompanied by photograph.
- Recorded by Olya Willis.
- Recorded on 20 August 2009 at Perth, W.A.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Related Material:
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- Interview with Greg Christian (Bret's brother) is available in the National Library of Australia's Oral History and Folklore Collection at ORAL TRC 6125/10.
- Interview with Julie Dyson (Bret's sister) is available in the National Library of Australia's Oral History and Folklore Collection at ORAL TRC 6052.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary available (4 p.)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Willis, Rob, 1944-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Voices of the bush oral history project.
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- Until 2079 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2009
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