Trentham Archive Treasures

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

For those who haven’t had the chance yet, hear highlights of the 2022 Spud Hut Tour which occurs as part of the annual Spudfest in Trentham.  Join Beth Toomey from the historical society and Reg, a semi-retired spud-digger, as they share stories of the Spud Diggers Huts and the people who lived in them.

We all love the movies, whether our tastes tend towards block-busters on an epic scale or intimate art-house offerings.  In this episode we explore the showing of pictures in Trentham, exciting times when the movie cameras came to town, and the history of cinema in Australia beginning in the 19th century,

Carmen & Snowflake were the first variety of potatoes to be grown in the district.  Hear about past potato growing in the Trentham district as well as some of the varieties and their uses today.

The Recorder has been published by the Trentham and District Historical Society since it's beginnings in 1987.  In this third episode of Recorder Snippets, we present a further selection of articles that were written, topics including rabbits, sugar bags,  sawmilling in Trentham and surrounding areas and the Trentham Falls.

St Patricks Day in Australia brings to mind a pint of Guinness, a feed of potatoes and lots of music and celebration, all with a tinge of shamrock green. 

In this episode of Archive Treasures, we look back to earlier days celebrating St Patrick, and the impact of Irish migration to Australia.  We hear first hand the stories of some of those who have immigrated throughout the decades.

As the trek of small feet lead through the gates and the school year begins, we listen to stories of how some of the past schools of the district were established & some of the local shenanigans that occurred.

Ian Braybrook is the author of 'Outpost Doctor' and long-time appreciator of Dr Gweneth Wisewould.  In 1983, Ian created the radio documentary 'Dr Gwen 1938 to 1972' for broadcast on radio station 3CCC. 

Ian has kindly given permission for the program to be republished here on the fiftieth anniversary of the passing of Dr Gwen.

In part two of this special we hear from more of those who knew her and have kindly shared their memories of Dr Gwen.

The Recorder has been published by the Trentham and District Historical Society since it's beginnings in 1987.  In this second episode of Recorder Snippets, we present a further selection of articles that were written in those early publications.

As the refurbishment of the Trentham Mechanics Institute Hall is imminent, some Members of the Project Advisory Group, or PAG, recently reflected on three years of involvement in the process to get to this point.

The Recorder has been a quarterly publication of the Trentham and District Historical Society since it's early beginnings in 1987.  In this episode of Recorder Snippets, we present a selection of articles that were written in those early publications.