Jack Barrie interviewed by Keith McKenry [sound recording]

Bib ID:
3082944
Format:
Audio
Author:
Barrie, Jack, 1917-, interviewee
Access Conditions:
Access open for research use and personal copies; written permission required for public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
Description:
  • 2004 Mar. 18
  • 1 digital audio tape ( 51 min.)
Summary:

Jack Barrie born in Bondi, N.S.W. in 1917, speaks about his Scottish family background; growing up in Bondi; the unemployment during the Depression; coping as a family; having to live on fish, rabbits and coupons; his move to Heathcote in the 50's; joining the Eureka Youth League; Communist Party; the formation of the Heathcote Bushwhackers; The Bushwhackers; the play, Reedy River; his motives for performing; the reasons for walking away from performing.

Biography/History:

Jack Barrie, folk musician, one of the original members of The Bushwhackers formed in late 1953, the band originally named the Heathcote Bushwhackers.

Notes:
  • Recorded on Mar. 18, 2004 at Heathcote, N.S.W.
  • Digital master available National Library of Australia
Index/Finding Aid Note:
Timed summary (5 p.)
Subject:
Occupation:
Folk musicians
Other authors/contributors:
McKenry, Keith, 1948-, interviewer
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