Trentham Archive Treasures

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Trentham Archive Treasures

Welcome to Archive Treasures, where we delve into the collection of the Trentham and Districts Historical Society, to see what treasures we can discover.

  1. 06/12/2023

    Hidden Histories - the Rainbow Connection

    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/

    30 min

  2. 05/16/2023

    The First Spudfest

    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.

    1h 12m

  3. 03/01/2023

    Archive Treasures -Writing a Family History with Vicki Steggall

    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.

    38 min

  4. 12/15/2022

    Archive Treasures - Cool Country Legends

    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.

    52 min

  5. 11/17/2022

    Archive Treasures Investigates - Who is Mrs C Price? - Episode Three

    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.

    52 min

  6. 10/16/2022

    Archive Treasures Investigates - Who is Mrs C Price? -- Episode Two

    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.

    45 min

  7. 09/15/2022

    Archive Treasures Investigates - Who is Mrs C Price? - Episode One

    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.

    42 min

  8. 08/18/2022

    Archive Treasures - Recorder Snippets #4

    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.

    38 min
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Welcome to Archive Treasures, where we delve into the collection of the Trentham and Districts Historical Society, to see what treasures we can discover.

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  • Creator
    Rosie Hill
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Trentham Archive Treasures

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