Claire Lynch sits down with Ken Simmonds, brother of Margaret Mellish for an oral history as he shares his story of hard living as a kid at Simmo's beach in the fifties.

Ken Simmonds

Spending much of his early years in an orphanage Robert Scott moved to Menangle to work at the Rotolactor in 1967 where they milked a thousand cows twice a day, seven days a week!

Robert Scott Interviewed 4 Oct 2023

Coming to Campbelltown in 1959, Kathleen talks about her love of music, attending the Performing Arts High school and other remembrances.  Sadly, in 1978 a car accident took away her vision changing her life.

Kathleen Newhouse

Fran Musico Rullo is more than your average high school teacher. As well as her regular classes Fran also runs a History Club for students to learn about and appreciate local and broader Australian history. Her passion for history and dedication to teaching has achieved unprecedented love and respect from her students and contributed enormously to their learning experience. The club has won multiple awards, reflecting Fran’s hard work and commitment. Listen to our latest Curious Campbelltown podcast and learn more about one of Campbelltown’s shining lights.

For the Love of History

Born 1930 in Binnaway, Gloria shares what life was like getting up to milk their cow and working on the railways.

Gloria Hoad

Neil and Robin Hansen talk of their family heritage, driving, making a phone call and life at Campbelltown high school.

Neil and Robin Hansen

Special guest host Zoe Ross sits down for chat with comic book artists Marcelo Baez, Karen Beilharz and Matt Lin to talk about their love of the art, how they became involved in the industry and some bonus recommendations.

Rated "G" for geeky

Born in Harris Park to Doris and Roderick, Bob would move to Lorikeet Avenue at a time when there were only three other houses. He talks of his life as a fireman and love of trains, trams and wildlife. Bob would become involved in the McGarvie Smith institute in Ingleburn.

Bob Winch

Hosts Bess Gilmore-Lim and Melissa Arriola discuss the mysterious death of Jane Ryan, ex-postulant, in 1895. Was it foul play, or bad timing?

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of death, suicide, murder, severe illness, and religious extremism.

Music used:
Chorale 1 by vartioh -- https://freesound.org/s/131915/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
 
Dark Mysterious Strings 2 by tyops -- https://freesound.org/s/624521/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
 
Steam train horn 02 by eliasheuninck -- https://freesound.org/s/170848/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Death on the Mail Train

In this special episode Andrew recounts some ghostly goings-on from Campbelltown's past, hauntings connected with Miss Raymond's cottage, Town Hall Theatre, Denfield, and others.


Curious Campbelltown: Ghost Talk

Campbelltown has a long, interesting and sometimes strange history. This podcast uncovers stories that contribute to its quirky reputation. From the legend of Fisher’s Ghost to Campbelltown’s own “Saving Private Ryan” war story, Curious Campbelltown will take you on a journey of discovery into the town’s colourful past.

Death on the Mail Train

Campbelltown Library

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