Henry Steers interviewed by Rob Willis in the Voices of the bush oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4604862
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Steers, Henry William, 1921-, interviewee
- Online Access:
- National Library of Australia digital collection item.
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2009
- 1 sound file (ca. 65 min.)
- Series:
- Voices of the bush oral history project.
- Summary:
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Henry Steers speaks about his early days at Gowrie Park; snaring bush animals and other bush crafts; learning the art of bullock driving from his father (a bullocky) and his uncle Sam; the makeup of a bullock team; the commands used for the beasts.
- Biography/History:
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Henry Steers is one of the few remaining Bullock drivers in Australia.
- Notes:
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- Recorded by Olya Willis.
- Summary accompanied by photographs.
- Recorded on January 27, 2009 at Sheffield, Tas.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Bullockies
- 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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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2079 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2009
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