Collection: Local AV

Two oral histories of historic houses Glenmore and Winbourne.

Interview recorded with Sue Sewter, 22 February 2008 at Penrith City Library

The Seniors Group of Surveyors, at its June Meeting in 2001, resolved that the involvement of the Land Surveyors and their contribution to the first settlement, and the history of development of this State should be recorded. This project was aptly named “The Pathfinders” a task that was taken up...

Video footage from Sydney International Regatta Centre who hosted Olympic competition in rowing, canoeing and kayaking during the Olympic games in September and October 2000. Includes some footage from other parts of the Olympics also.

Heather Church talks about her work in the Contact of Explosives (CE) Bay at the munitions factory during the period 1943-1948. Ted Church also worked at the factory during the period 1943-1946.

The program highlights a stunning mid season surge which saw Penrith win 15 of 16 matches culminating in a Grand Final victory against the hotly fancied defending Premiers, Sydney Roosters.

Tom Russell worked at the Munitions Filling Factory in various roles between 1952 and 1973. Tom started as a Chemist Grade 1, became an engineer and completed his years at the factory as the Assistant Manager in charge of all engineering functions.

John Mulders talk to the Creative Embroiderers of the Nepean Valley about the textile art projects that they have created for the public spaces of Penrith - the Library, the Council building and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

Una McIntosh worked as a nurse in the Munitions Factory from 1967 to 1990, performing general medical checks, blood tests, vaccinations and treating injuries.