Oral history interview with long-time user of Coffs Harbour Library, Mrs Jan Arnett.

Interviewed by Liz Thomas.

Part of Coffs Harbour City Library's 50 Stories project to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary (1964-2014), visit http://ourstorycoffslibrary.info for more information.

Oral history interview with Jan Arnett (50 Stories Project)

Oral history interview with long-time staff member of Coffs Harbour Library, Mrs Lorraine Gardiner.

Interviewed by Jessie Kane.

Part of Coffs Harbour City Library's 50 Stories project to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary (1964-2014), visit http://ourstorycoffslibrary.info for more information.

Oral history interview with Lorraine Gardiner (50 Stories Project)

Oral history interview with past Coffs Harbour Branch Librarian, Lorraine Vass.

Interviewed by Surinder Kaur.

Part of Coffs Harbour City Library's 50 Stories project to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary (1964-2014), visit http://ourstorycoffslibrary.info for more information.

Oral history interview with Lorraine Vass (50 Stories Project)

Oral history interview with long-time user of Coffs Harbour Library, Trish White.

Interviewed by Liz Thomas.

Part of Coffs Harbour City Library's 50 Stories project to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary (1964-2014), visit http://ourstorycoffslibrary.info for more information.

Oral history interview with Trish White

Oral history interview with long time user of Woolgoolga Library, Mr Eric Bennett.

Interviewed by Surinder Kaur.

Oral history interview with Eric Bennett (50 Stories Project)

After 22 years of service, Janet Merriman retired as the Deputy Librarian. Janet shares her memories of Coffs Harbour Library separating from Clarence Regional Library Service and other events.

Interviewed by Surinder.
Part of Coffs Harbour City Library's 50 Stories project to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary (1964-2014), visit http://ourstorycoffslibrary.info for more information.

Oral history interview with Janet Merriman (50 Stories Project)

Margaret Hivon, Coordinator of the Wrap for love program in Coffs Harbour, talks about the library’s involvement in the program and its effect within the community.

Interviewed by Surinder Kaur.
Part of Coffs Harbour City Library's 50 Stories project to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary (1964-2014), visit http://ourstorycoffslibrary.info for more information.

Oral history interview with Margaret Hivon (50 Stories Project)

Carol Ruby is one of the longest serving active volunteers at the library. Carol compares various libraries she has visited to Coffs Harbour Library.

Interviewed by Surinder Kaur.
Part of Coffs Harbour City Library's 50 Stories project to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary (1964-2014), visit http://ourstorycoffslibrary.info for more information.

Oral history interview with Carol Ruby (50 Stories Project)

Dorothy and Ken Briggs are members of Woolgoolga library. Dorothy talks about the purpose built library building and the involvement of Woolgoolga Art Group in the project. 

Interviewed by Surinder Kaur.
Part of Coffs Harbour City Library's 50 Stories project to celebrate the library's 50th anniversary (1964-2014), visit http://ourstorycoffslibrary.info for more information.



Oral history interview With Dorothy And Ken Briggs (50 Stories Project)

Learn about Australian Indigenous experiences and how they perceive they are being treated. Amber grew up in Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga area, went to Korora Primary School and then moved to Kempsey High School. Amber mentions the connection with the land through songlines. As a social worker, Amber has strong views about children being taken from their parents. Amber shares her views of perpetual colonization. Amber talks strongly about Covid-19 and welfare payments as well as about the neglect of the land causing devastating fires in Australia.

Surinder Kaur with Amber Secombe

Oral History Interview with Amber Seccombe

Coffs Harbour City Library is a service of Coffs Harbour City Council.

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