Community Stories
Community stories include important moments in history, the struggle against oppression and racism, our modern traditions and family and community gatherings.
Community stories about people and places in modern times.
They would come into town dressed to the knockers.
Cheryl Overton (Davison) from Tilba Tilba
Learn about our community stories
Broadcasting
Bunja Smith shares his experiences in broadcasting and community radio in Canberra....
Death of a Black Baby
Judy Norris talks about the sad and controversal death of an Aboriginal baby....
Keith Smith
Bunja Smith talks about his father, Keith Smith, and the impact of his father's work on the community....
Life in the 50s and 60s
Cheryl Overton shares her memories of visiting town during the 50s and 60s all dressed up in their 'Sunday' best....
Reggie Walker
Cheryl Overton shares the story of her Grandfather, Reggie Walker. She talks about his history with injury, his experience as a labourer and the reason her family moved....
The Bunyip – from The Brown Fairy Book
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"The bunyip story in The Brown Book of Fairy Tales edited by Andrew Lang relates to Moruya - nowhere else is so prominent with black swans." Patricia Ellis OAM
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Life in the 50s and 60s
Cheryl Overton shares her memories of visiting town during the 50s and 60s all dressed up in their 'Sunday' best.