Penny and Christina are joined by Julianne Negri to talk about library work and crime. Julianne is an author, artist, library worker and Trove-lover and in this episode she applies her incredible skill set to solving cold-case crimes from the Richmond Library. Trove articles 'Lady Librarian', Richmond Guardian, 23 December 1922 'Librarian Denies he…

We read newspaper articles about some of the first services for mothers and babies in Richmond. Penny's friends Jo Rosenberg and Vaya Pashos compare this to their own experiences of Maternal Child Health services. Then proper oral historian, Carla Pascoe-Leahy, talks to Penny and Christina about how ideas around mothercraft have changed over the pa…

Musician and educator, Adam Arnold talks to us about brass bands in Richmond. We find some uncanny parallels between Adam's current bands and the Richmond Boys Brass Band started a hundred years earlier. Trove '50 Years Since he Led First Band', Bairnsdale Advertiser and East Gippsland Stock and Station Journal, 16 March 1953 'Richmond Boys Brass B…

Penny and Christina are joined by star of stage and screen, Damian Callinan, to talk about stages and screens in Richmond in the olden days. Specifically we read articles from Trove about the Globe Picture Theatre, which was built in 1912 on the site of the current Richmond Library. And musician-of-the pod Tim Carruthers joins us to bring some old …

Penny and Christina are joined by Mary Carroll, Associate Professor in the School of Information and Communication Studies, Charles Sturt University. Mary is a historian of Australian libraries. We read 1870s newspaper articles from Trove about the Richmond at the Town Hall and talk about whether anything has really changed. We cover some hot butto…

Comedian and broadcaster Charlie Pickering joins us to discuss Brunswick Street pub, The Royal Derby. As a new comic, Charlie started a stand-up room at the Derby with Michael Chamberlain. He tells us about the origins and philosophy of Stage Time and we discuss Royal Derby entertainments from the even more olden days. Trove 'Royal Derby Hotel', Me…

Kids Lit allrounder and MVP Emily Gale joins Christina and Penny to talk about illustrator Kate Greenaway. Emily also gives some great advice for writers and illustrators on the state of the industry. Emily Gale Website Substack - Voracious Trove 'A Charming Artist', Launceston Examiner, 5 June 1893 'Miss Kate Greenaway's Latest Child's Book', The …

Linnett Turner joins Penny and husband-of-half-of-the-pod Lincoln to talk about Alison Sanchez (nee Binns). Linnett's mother Alison grew up in Canberra in the early days of Australia's capital. A tragedy in her early-20s transformed Alison's plans and she travelled the world before returning to Canberra again. Trove 'Farewell Evening', The Canberra…

Primary school teacher Anna Grace joins Penny and Christina to talk about the Faraday kidnappings. With a special guest appearance from Peter Tangey. Trove '$1 Million Demand for Teacher', 6 Pupils, The Canberra Times, 7 October 1972 'Big Hunt for School Kidnappers', The Canberra Times, 9 October 1972 '2 Men Charged over Kidnap', The Papua New Guin…

Peter Tangey is back to talk about another chapter in Chorkles Moss's life. She gave evidence at the Victorian Royal Commission on Communism in 1949. We talk about how divisive communism became for Australian politics and communities. Trove 'Ideals akin to Christianity', The Herald, 26 July 1949 'Woman farmer's evidence at Red inquiry', The Argus, …

Tim Carruthers returns to hear more about our sailor's journey from Melbourne to the Goldfields. The sailor reaches the Black Forest and comes across a notorious "bushranger", Black Douglas. We also hear the true story of Tim's star-turn in Castlemaine North's production of Captain Midnite the musical. Trove 'A Sailor's Trip from Melbourne to Mount…

We're joined by Gerard and Celeste McCulloch from the podcast Stamps Aren't Cool. We discover a surprising intersection in Trove's newspaper archives between philately and relationships. Stamps Aren't Cool Podcast YouTube channel Blog - Punk Philatelist Trove 'Hobbies for Husbands', The Australian Star, 16 December 1905 'Women Philatelists are Disc…

We talk to Peter Tangey about Newstead identity Chorkles Kasner Moss. Chorkles and her family were mentioned in a number of newspaper articles but this still left some big questions we couldn't answer. Trove Coranation recipes 'Reader's Recipes Coronation Pigeon Pie', Truth, 18 April 1937 'Three Coronation Cake Recipes', The Australasian, 15 May 19…

Tim Carruthers joins us as we attempt to read a very long account of a journey from Melbourne to the Victorian goldfields in 1852. Tim tells us about the time he tried to walk from Melbourne to Castlemaine for a bet. Two ambitious goals. One outcome. Trove 'A Sailor's Trip from Melbourne to Mount Alexander', The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 May 1952 H…

We talk to Nerida Lloyd about her great aunts Pat and Nonie McCarthy. They grew up in the Court House Hotel, owned by their publican father. Through the writings of Border Morning Mail journalist "Constance" we discuss their active Albury social lives. Trove 'Mrs J. J. McCarthy', Corowa Free Press, 23 September 1927 'Border Personalities', Border M…

Vaya Pashos joins Penny and Christina to talk about Greek and Skip Easter traditions and some "interesting" Easter recipes from Trove's archives. Vaya Neighbuzz Instagram Trove Trove Blog, 'Don's Party' Louise Zedda-Sampson, Trove, 'Batter up, ladies' 'Easter Recipes', Sunday Mail, 10 April 1927 'Lost Prestige', The Newcastle Sun, 25 March 1929 'Ho…

Trove lover and television writer Vaya Pashos joins us to take part in a 1943 Ladies Quiz written by Princess Alexandra Kropotkin. Vaya spills some TV quiz show secrets and tells us about her biggest fact-checking regret. You can find Vaya on Instagram and listen to her fabulous podcast Neighbuzz all about the Australian soap opera Neighbours. The …

Physiotherapist Mary-Anne Tangey joins us to discuss historical articles about the pelvic floor. We try to answer the question that launched 1000 opinion columns: Should women ride horses side-saddle or astride? Trove National Library of Australia, 'Trove Strategy' 'How Should Women Ride', Adelaide Advertiser, 13 July 1914 'Improving on Nature', Br…

Support Trove Contact the Federal Minister for Arts and your local member to tell them you think ongoing Trove funding is important. The Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for Arts PO Box 6022 House of Representatives Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Tel: 02 6277 4410 The Australian Libraries and Information Association has a great resource on how to s…

Trove articles 'Christmas', The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, 27 December 1879 'Christmas Pudding Reform', The Register, 13 December 1901 'An Australian Christmas Dinner; cold dishes for choice', Newcastle 24 December 1935 Other Wassail bowl Moulded Meats, Messy NessyBy Penny Tangey

Trove articles Presentation to the Mayoress, Queensland Figaro, 26 February 1903 The Mayoress's Fete, The Queenslander, 1 November 1902 Death of Mr L.G. Corrie, The Daily Mail, 3 August 1918 The State Ball, The Queenslander, 7 August 1920 Fined for Trespassing, The Brisbane Telegraph, 6 April 1922 Family Notices, Brisbane Courier, 8 May 1922 Naming…

Trove articles Old Yankee Spirit, The Canberra Times, 14 March 1968 Letters to the Editor - Australian or British, The Canberra Times, 27 May 1969 Letters to the Editor - Australia and US, The Canberra Times, 30 May 1969 Letters to the Editor - Subservient Australia, The Canberra Times, 12 September 1969 Letters to the Editor - Mother's Boys, The C…

Trove articles Guildford, Mount Alexander Mail, 30 April 1907 Mount Alexander Shire Council, Mount Alexander Mail, 6 January 1897 Mount Alexander Shire Council, Mount Alexander Mail, 3 February 1897 A Pedestrian Trip to Ballarat, Mount Alexander Mail, 10 September 1858 Other information Bronwyn Tracey Art Guildford, Victorian Places The Big Tree, N…

Trove articles Australian Comedienne Looks Back, The Newcastle Sun, 11 March 1938 Letty Craydon's Varied Career, Sydney Morning Herald, 21 January 1941 Powder on Coat Made her Suspicious Fought Other Woman, Evening News, 16 December 1926 Other info Trove Correction Hall of Fame Biography Letty Craydon Biography Ron Shand Bonnie Tangey comedy…

Trove articles Menagerie of Pets, Advocate, 17 July 1924 Down on the Farm, Advocate, 23 October 1924 Gives her Prize to the Tiny Tots, Advocate, 24 November 1924 Another Islander Brightens up her Oar, Advocate, 9 April 1925 Chooks Galore, Advocate, 24 September 1925 Newstead's 'Queen Carnival', Advocate, 30 June 1927 Other info Aunt Patsy biography…