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In Episode 10, Sally shares her memories of Clovelly and Coogee in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s:  learning to swim with Tom Caddy, Christmas Mardi Gras at Coogee Oval, Randwick Girls High, and working at Selina's in the Coogee Bay Hotel.

In Episode 9, Vilma shares her memories of Coogee including: the early days growing up in the 1930s and 1940s, the sirens sounding when the Japanese midget submarines entered Sydney Harbour and the barbwire on Coogee beach in world war two, dancing on the Today show, attending the early version of NIDA and the wonderful picture theatres that once littered the Randwick area.

In Episode 8 Michael shares a knowledge of Coogee that only a local would know. From swimming lessons at the Aquarium pool, working out at Giles Gym, to the Coogee floods in the 1960s and surfing at the time of longboards and before wetsuits.

In episode 7, Margot Phillips talks about living in the “delightful village “of Coogee from 1957 until now. She shares her passion for the history and architecture of many of Coogee’s houses and business including the Federation facades on Coogee Bay Road and also the Californian bungalows scattered around the area. Margot also recants her memories of teaching at Coogee Public School in the early 1960s and 1970s as well as reflects on the changes she has seen in Coogee over time.

In Episode 6, Margaret talks about her life in Maroubra, Clovelly and Randwick since her move to the area in 1973. Margaret talks about raising children in the 70s, and the landscape of Randwick City then. Margaret also talks about her 17 years serving on council, her experience as a reluctant mayor and her memories of initiatives introduced and of the wonderful people she encountered while serving on council during that time.

In Episode 5, Linda McIntosh talks about growing up in Clovelly in the 1950s and 60s, and reflects on the history of the area especially focusing on her street, Campbell St and the changes she has seen over the years.  Linda  has gathered  a remarkable knowledge of  Clovelly  from 1880s to  present day including:  the origin of the name Poverty Point,  the reasons for the cannons at Shark Point and Burroughs Park , the  secrets found  in Waverley Cemetery , the establishment of the first school and  some interesting characters who have graced the streets of Clovelly over time.