Collection: Local AV

Interview recorded with Helen Regan, 19 January 2009 at Penrith Council

Henry Kelly worked in various sections at the munitions factory at various periods of its operation from 1943 until 1988. Henry and his family lived in the Duration Cottages when his parents worked at the old factory.

Interview recorded with Hilton and Marie Sheens, 12 February 2009 at Emu Plains

Home videos of the Hunter family.

The Band dates back to 1889. In 1947, when the licensed club started, the band entered contests. They rose to C Grade in 1963 & A Grade in 1969. In 1971 they were Australian Champions. Conductor: Cliff Reese.

Interview recorded with James (Jim) Mason, Penrith City Council employee of 45 years, concerning his working life at Council, life growing up at Orchard Hills, his family at Orchard Hills, and his community involvements. Interview recorded with Jim Mason, 18 January 2008 and 25 January 2008 at Pe...

Jean Priest working in the Munitions Filling Factory from 1942 - 1946. She started out in the Flame Float Section, but later moved to filling phosphorous grenades.

Jessie McKinney worked at the Munitions Factory in the fuse section during the 1940s. (16:44 mins).

Joan Edwards talks about her years working at Cucksons factory in the Dunheved precinct, making zippers in the 1950s.