All the interviews have been uploaded into YouTube for easier viewing. You can read a short biography of each person on the Participants page.
Watch the interviews – hear their stories. Click on an image to start viewing.
Please note: you can turn on the captioning in the settings function of the video – select English option.
Keith Buchanan
Vale Keith Buchanan (1934-2021)
Puddy Dan
Linda Dwyer
Moyra Falkinder
Bob Fredman
Barry Grainger
Jennifer Grainger
June Haylock
Pam Hopkins
Cacilia Michalowitz
Geoff Mieran
Rose Organ
Vale Rose Organ (1930-2023)
Kaili Parker-Price
Glenda Pickersgill
Lisa Powell
Ailsa Smith
Vale Ailsa Smith (1930-2023)
Ian Stehbens
Pat Towner
Betty Tramacchi
Julie Walker
Rochelle Bull
To view more stories visit the reflections page.
To view the transcripts of the videos visit here
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Disclaimer
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All opinions expressed in the Voices of the Valley interviews are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Gympie Regional Council.
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Gympie QLD 4570
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More Local History
Gympie Regional Memories
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Curated Photo Collection
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The Past in Print
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Heritage Talks
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Gympie Region Heritage Trails
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