Curious Campbelltown

Campbelltown City Library

0.0 (0)
SOCIETY & CULTURE
UPDATED WEEKLY

Curious Campbelltown

Campbelltown has a long, interesting and sometimes strange history. This podcast uncovers stories that contribute to its quirky reputation. From the legend of Fisher’s Ghost to Campbelltown’s own “Saving Private Ryan” war story, Curious Campbelltown will take you on a journey of discovery into the town’s colourful past.

8 JUL

Mandy Perrin - Her Story

Former local newspaper editor Mandy Perrin opens up about her days as editor of the Macarthur Chronicle. From her days of cadet reporter through to the top job, Mandy discusses the stories that she felt most passionate about. Her love for and belief in Campbelltown shines through in this latest episode of Curious Campbelltown.

36 min
9 MAY

Koshigaya Kinship

Campbelltown has been a sister city to the Japanese city of Koshigaya since 1984, exchanging gifts and experiences for now over forty years. Andrew chats to past president of the sister city Association, David Symonds and year 11 student Onyx Holmes.

35 min
8 JAN

Brian Laul

Born in what is now Channai, South India, Brian went to University and had a distinguished career as a journalist interviewing the likes of Mother Teresa and Muhammad Ali among others. Initially visiting Australia for a fun trip he and his family moved here in 1997. Whenever Brian has seen a community need he has championed it beginning many well received projects and finding time to stage a very different musical version of the Wizard of Oz and operate a business. He became a citizen of the year in 2023.

33 min
13/10/2023

John Skandalis

Rugby League and Wests Tigers legend John Skandalis is a household ame in Campbelltown. In this Curious Campbelltown episode, “Skando” discusses the struggles he encountered growing up, his love of Campbelltown, respect for Tommy Raudonikis and that wonderful night in 2005 when his beloved Tigers captured the NRL premiership.

51 min
04/07/2023

Murder And Mayhem

One for all true crime lovers! Our latest Curious Campbelltown episode features a discussion with well-known true crime author Amanda Howard. We discuss famous criminals connected to Campbelltown such as Ivan Milat and the Frankston serial killer, Paul Denyer, plus some of the lesser known crimes that occurred locally. Amanda also examines local missing person cases that continue to baffle searchers.

41 min
02/05/2023

Digging Up The Past

Want to know more about the night an ape terrorised cinema goers? Maybe you would enjoy the story of the man descended from not one but two of the leading protagonists in the Fisher’s Ghost story? In this latest episode of Curious Campbelltown our library’s local studies team uncovers some of Campbelltown’s rich and quirky history. Listen as they share these wonderful tales with you.

39 min
28/03/2023

Making a Difference - Ken Moroney

Former Police Commissioner and Campbelltown resident Ken Moroney served New South Wales with distinction. This Curious Campbelltown episode covers Ken’s incredible career from a young Constable to his rise to the top. Major events discussed: Macquarie Fields riots and the Wood Royal Commission into police corruption, as well as other difficult challenges.

51 min
20/02/2023

Proud Campbelltonian

Jim Marsden, Senior Partner of Marsdens Law Group, is proud of his life lived in Campbelltown. Much of his childhood was spent in the popular family run pub, Lacks Hotel with Mawson Park as his playground. As his successful legal career grew so did Campbelltown and the paddocks and old pubs disappeared. Instrumental in the development of the West Tigers Rugby League Football Club, Jim talks of Tommy Raudonikis and events of the time.

33 min
14/01/2023

A Man Of Colours

Andrew and long-time Menangle Park resident, Gary Seddon talk about old-time local eccentric Tom Cooper - a man who painted his house all shades of reds and gold's, yellows and any number of bespoke colours before these colours spread to his attire.

19 min
14/12/2022

For King And Country

The Great War had a profound impact on Campbelltown. Join author Lauren Hokin as she transports us back to the trenches and what conditions were like for both our brave men at the front and nurses behind the lines . The tragic accounts of various local families are also revealed, including Campbelltown’s own “Saving Private Ryan” story.

43 min
15/11/2022

All Things Fred

The story of Fisher’s Ghost has captivated Australia for almost 200 years. Listen to Jeff McGill as he discusses spooky tales from Campbelltown’s past attributed to “Fred”. The history and future of our Fisher’s Ghost Festival is examined. We also investigate why the legend of this famous spectre has endured to this day.

29 min
30/10/2022

Curious Campbelltown Trailer

A taste of the upcoming Curious Campbelltown Podcast.

1 min

12 Episodes

Campbelltown has a long, interesting and sometimes strange history. This podcast uncovers stories that contribute to its quirky reputation. From the legend of Fisher’s Ghost to Campbelltown’s own “Saving Private Ryan” war story, Curious Campbelltown will take you on a journey of discovery into the town’s colourful past.

Creator

Campbelltown City Library
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

12
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© All rights reserved
Show Website

Curious Campbelltown