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Archive Treasures is brought to you by the Trentham and Districts Historical Society. Each episode we explore a topic relating to the history of the region. It may be a story about the people who have lived here, the industries that have helped shaped the area, or memorable incidents that have occurred. We hear from members of the historical society, past and present, as well as speaking with locals who have a story to share.
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Hidden Histories - the Rainbow Connection
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
In this episode, planned to coincide with Pride Month, we explore ways of looking beyond assumptions of the past. We attempt to discover other histories, those not always acknowledged in versions previously presented.
For those who would like to hear the other podcast series referred to, that can be accessed via the link below.
https://hiddeninplainsight3458.podbean.com/
Wednesday May 17, 2023
The First Spudfest
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Spudfest is now an integral part of the Trentham calendar, annually bringing people from all directions, to celebrate the humble spud. In this episode, we hear from some of those who were there from the beginning, what inspired them and how they went about it, and of course, what are their favourite potatoes.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Archive Treasures -Writing a Family History with Vicki Steggall
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
With an appreciative audience gathered at the TNC on Sunday the 19th of February, we were all treated to an excellent talk by Vicki Steggall, committee member of the TDHS and professional historian.
Vicki speaks of the difference between collating research and writing a family history, along with lots of tips and anecdotes of her experience writing family histories.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Archive Treasures - Cool Country Legends
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
As we bring to a close the first season of Trentham Archive Treasures, we revisit some of the anecdotes shared with us during earlier episodes. There have been local legends and tall tales, magnificent myths and sensational stories.
Many good fireside yarns have done the rounds, handed down through generations to a sometimes disbelieving or sceptical modern audience.
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Archive Treasures Investigates - Who is Mrs C Price? - Episode Three
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
In the final episode of who is 'Mrs C Price, Market St, Trentham', we follow the lead to Daylesford to find out what happened to young Harry. We learn more details of Christina's siblings in the area and about the connections the family have to properties in Market St and, as always, we listen to a few more recipes.
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Archive Treasures Investigates - Who is Mrs C Price? -- Episode Two
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
In the second episode of who is 'Mrs C Price, Market St, Trentham' , we hear back from the Boort Historical Society, discover nuggets of information tucked away in the folders in the Archive Centre storage, and learn that digging onto the past can we very hard work.
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Archive Treasures Investigates - Who is Mrs C Price? - Episode One
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Recipes, Recipes, Recipes, with the odd handy hint thrown in!
Just who is 'Mrs C Price, Market St, Trentham' provider of so many recipes to so many publications.
Join us on our journey as we learn the 'ins & outs' of historical research. How do we start, what help do we need & where might we go wrong.
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Archive Treasures - Recorder Snippets #4
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
The Recorder has been published by the Trentham and District Historical Society since it's beginnings in 1987. In this fourth episode of Recorder Snippets, we present a further selection of articles that were written in those early publications. We must thank the early editors for their wonderful articles, especially those written by Bruce McKenzie.
This episode includes digging up the past of a local blacksmith, gold in the Trentham area, an early concert at the Mechanics Hall and something notorious for Trentham - snow and mud.
Also included, a Red Cross Footy fundraiser, the Foundry vs the Dingbats, shown below.
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Archive Treasures - 2022 Spud Hut Tour
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
For those who haven’t had the chance yet, hear highlights of the 2022 Spud Hut Tour which occurs as part of the annual Spudfest in Trentham. Join Beth Toomey from the historical society and Reg, a semi-retired spud-digger, as they share stories of the Spud Diggers Huts and the people who lived in them.
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Archive Treasures - Cinema & Film in Trentham
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
We all love the movies, whether our tastes tend towards block-busters on an epic scale or intimate art-house offerings. In this episode we explore the showing of pictures in Trentham, exciting times when the movie cameras came to town, and the history of cinema in Australia beginning in the 19th century,
Sunday May 01, 2022
Archive Treasures- The Humble Spud
Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
Carmen & Snowflake were the first variety of potatoes to be grown in the district. Hear about past potato growing in the Trentham district as well as some of the varieties and their uses today.
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Archive Treasures - Recorder Snippets #3
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
The Recorder has been published by the Trentham and District Historical Society since it's beginnings in 1987. In this third episode of Recorder Snippets, we present a further selection of articles that were written, topics including rabbits, sugar bags, sawmilling in Trentham and surrounding areas and the Trentham Falls.
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Archive Treasures - St Patricks Day & Irish Migration
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
St Patricks Day in Australia brings to mind a pint of Guinness, a feed of potatoes and lots of music and celebration, all with a tinge of shamrock green.
In this episode of Archive Treasures, we look back to earlier days celebrating St Patrick, and the impact of Irish migration to Australia. We hear first hand the stories of some of those who have immigrated throughout the decades.
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Archive Treasures - Recorder Snippets - Back to School
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
As the trek of small feet lead through the gates and the school year begins, we listen to stories of how some of the past schools of the district were established & some of the local shenanigans that occurred.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Archive Treasures - Dr Gwen 1938 to 1972 - Radio Documentary by Ian Braybrook
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Ian Braybrook is the author of 'Outpost Doctor' and long-time appreciator of Dr Gweneth Wisewould. In 1983, Ian created the radio documentary 'Dr Gwen 1938 to 1972' for broadcast on radio station 3CCC.
Ian has kindly given permission for the program to be republished here on the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of Dr Gwen.
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Archive Treasures - Dr Gweneth Wisewould - 50 Years On - Part Two
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
In part two of this special we hear from more of those who knew her and have kindly shared their memories of Dr Gwen.
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Archive Treasures - Dr Gweneth Wisewould - 50 Years On - Part One
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the passing of Dr Gweneth Wisewould - a Trentham citizen loved and remembered to this day – some of the people who knew her have kindly agreed to share their memories of this remarkable woman.
In part one of this special, we hear from Ian Braybrook, author of ‘Outpost Doctor’. Ian shares his personal recollections of Dr Gwen, along with some of the stories he uncovered as part of the research for his book.
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Archive Treasures - Recorder Snippets #2
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
The Recorder has been published by the Trentham and District Historical Society since it's beginnings in 1987. In this second episode of Recorder Snippets, we present a further selection of articles that were written in those early publications.
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Archive Treasures - Trentham Mechanics Hall & the Project Advisory Group
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
As the refurbishment of the Trentham Mechanics Institute Hall is imminent, some Members of the Project Advisory Group, or PAG, recently reflected on three years of involvement in the process to get to this point.
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Archive Treasures - Recorder Snippets #1
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
The Recorder has been a quarterly publication of the Trentham and District Historical Society since it's early beginnings in 1987. In this episode of Recorder Snippets, we present a selection of articles that were written in those early publications.
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Archive Treasures - Mechanics Institute Hall - Tea and Tales
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
A day of celebration and reminiscing was held at the Trentham Mechanics Institute Hall on Sunday the 5th of December 2021. This was to mark the drawing to a close of the current era of the building and to look forward to what stories and memories the renovated building will bring.
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Archive Treasures - The First Recorder
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
In this episode of Archive Treasures, we share with you some of the early history of the Trentham & District Historical Society. The year of 1987 saw the formation of the original Trentham Historical Society. Also in that year, the inaugural issue of the Recorder Newsletter was published for all members.
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Archive Treasures - Pig Tales with Noel Keogh and John Toomey
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
In the last of the Pig Tales recordings, it is Noel Keogh and John Toomey keeping us entertained with stories of life in East Trentham and some of the characters of the district.
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Archive Treasures - Pig Tales with Mario Sartori & Bill O‘Connell
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
In the second of the Pig Tales recordings, Mario Sartori and Bill O'Connell keep the local stories and tall tales coming thick and fast.
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Archive Treasures - Pig Tales with Pat Walsh & Bill Hickey
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
In the first of the Pig Tales recordings, Pat Walsh and Bill Hickey share stories of life in East Trentham, from their time at school through to 2010 when the recording was made.