Series 02: Eric Waite interviews, including Radio Australia programs, 1966-1989

MLOH 639/29-91

series

1966-1989

Nonmusical Sound Recordings, Musical Sound Recordings, Textual Records

919275

72 sound tape reels and 4 sound cassettes

29. Dr Helen Wallis, Keeper of the Maps, Library of London, interviewed by Eric Waite at Terra Australis Conference in Sydney, August 1988. Wallis was in Australia to give a paper ‘Java La Grande : the enigma of the Dieppe Maps’, and talk to Waite about theory that Australia was discovered by the Portuguese in the early 16th century before the Dutch, 16th Century Chinese maps and the British Library’s Chinese Terrestrial Globe
1 sound tape reel (25 min.): analogue; 18 cm

30. Marlene Mathews, Australian World Champion athlete, talking about ideas for “New deal for Women in Australian Sport” conference, 1981?
Mathews refers to conference during International Women’s Year (six years earlier) when she attacked Australia’s “flabby women” and too many women on Bondi Beach who should not be in bikinis, discrimination against women in sport, women being encouraged to pursue sporting interests, and too many unfit youngsters in schools etc.
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

31. Alice (Ma) Doyle talking about the history of Doyle fish family of Watson’s Bay fame, and on Doyle’s fish cookbook, 1979?
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

32. Christopher Koch, author, talking about his book “The year of Living Dangerously”, ca. 1980. Koch talks about time in Indonesia on education mission, how he approached the novel, and of early work, etc.
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

33. Tom Cole, Author of “Hell West and Crooked”, Australian world champion horse breaker, crocodile and buffalo hunter talks about his incredible life in the outback and in New Guinea, October 1988
3 sound tape reels (90 min.): analogue; 13-18 cm

34. Eric Blain talking about the history and restoration of the Bulli Pass Hotel which was used as the morgue after Bulli Mine disaster, 1985
1 sound tape reel (25 min.): analogue; 18 cm

35. Father Archie Bryson, Australian Infantry Chaplain, talking about Pacific Wars, Commonwealth Occupation Force, Japan and Korea, being United Nations Observer for the Holy See, meeting the Emperor of Japan and General Macarthur, and poetry, ca. 1981
1 sound tape reel (30 min.): analogue; 18 cm

36. Francis James, ex Editor of Anglican Newspaper, fighter pilot and journalist talks on his last visit to China, being held prisoner in China in the 1970’s as a spy, and the battle with Packer brothers when Sir Frank tried to take over Anglican newspaper, etc., 1985
1 sound tape reel (30.37 min.): analogue; 18 cm

37. Peter Sculthorpe, composer and former Head of Music Dept., Sydney University, interviewed by Eric Waite, talks about his life and music, 1979
1 sound tape reel (22 min.): analogue; 18 cm

38. Donald Horne, author of The Lucky Country, interviewed by Eric Waite, talking about Australia Day, 1968?
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 18 cm

39. Nancy Bird Walton talking about air ambulance and her book “Clear the Runway”, 1985
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

40. Colin Jack Hinton, Curator of Darwin Museum, talking about the Chinese contact with Australia before Captain Cook, recorded Sydney, 12 October 1989
1 sound tape reels (21.30 min.): analogue; 18 cm

41. G.U. Scotty Allan, Australian aviation pioneer talking on Australian aviation history, February 1985. Includes search for missing Southern Cloud and the search for Kingsford Smith
2 sound tape reel (30 min.): analogue; 13 cm

42. Alec Boxall talking on life in 1930s as an NRMA man in charge of the Goulburn district
1 sound tape reel (30 min.): analogue; 13 cm

43. Thomas Keneally on experiences as a Writer in Residence, interviewed by Eric Waite, 1987
2 sound tape reels (ca. 30 min.): analogue; 13 cm

44. David Grey, popular Sydney tenor, recording artist and cruise ship entertainer, 1975?
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

45. Henk Guth, Artist, talking about his Panorama Guth at Alice Springs (a panorama of the Northern Territory based on the Hague historic panorama,) 1984
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

46. Rex Gilroy talking about early Chinese and Phoenician expeditions to Australia, 1985?
1 sound tape reel (30 min.): analogue; 18 cm

47. Gregory Yurisich, Sydney Opera Company baritone, interviewed by Eric Waite on his then budding career, and winning the Australian sections of The Metropolitan Opera auditions, 1979?
1 sound tape reel (16.55 min.): analogue; 18 cm

48. Marilyn Rowe, Australian ballet star, talking about her late husband Christopher Maver, 1981?
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

49. Shirley Thoms, Australia’s yodelling sweetheart of the 40s and 50s
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

50. Dick Smith talking about his first round the world solo flight, ca. 1984
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

51. June Bronhill, interviewed by Eric Waite, talking about her start in Broken Hill and her singing career, 1979
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 18 cm

52. Lord Howe Island Scientific Expedition by Fish Dept., ex the Museum of N.S.W., 1973
1 sound tape reel (11.20 min.): analogue; 18 cm

53. This Australia : Ben Hall (Bushranger) Festival, Carcoar, 24-25 November 1979
1 sound tape reel (14.54 min.): analogue; 13 cm

54. Take time : future services to the Aged. Seminar on services for the Aged, Baulkham Hills Council, Sydney, 1985
1 sound tape reel (15 min.) : analogue; 13 cm

55. The Shah of Iran on visit to Wollongong and Bulli Coal Mine, plus part of Whitlam election broadcast, 1974-1975
1 sound tape reel : analogue; 18 cm

56. Sue Currie, Sydney model, on becoming Miss Asia, 1974
1 sound tape reel (18 min.) : analogue, 19cm/sec ; 18 cm

57. World hang gliding championships held at Bald Hill, recorded Stanwell Park, N.S.W., February 1986
3 sound tape reels (20 min.) : analogue; 18 cm

58. Elizabeth Yoe, organ donor councillor with the NSW Blood Bank, 1985
1 sound tape reel (10 min.) : analogue; 13 cm

59. X-Ray Australia: documentary on kidney transplants and renal dialysis, recorded in part at various Sydney hospitals, including Prince Henry, St. Vincent’s, Concorde Repatriation, ca. 1983
1 sound tape reel (28.15 min.) : analogue; 18 cm

60. Bill Pike, QANTAS Captain and founder of the charter firm, Rebel Air, that was equipped with old DC3’s, interviewed by Eric Waite, ca. 1981
1 sound tape reel (10.28 min.) : analogue; 13 cm

61. Thomas Shapcott, Head of Literature Board, Australia Council, talks about his work in progress (Brisbane Hotel novel) and the studio in Venice for Australian writers organised by Prof. Bernard Hickey (ex Maryborough) now Prof. English, University of Venice, 1981?
1 sound tape reel (10 min.) : analogue; 13 cm

62. Dr Tim Mathew, Chairman of Australia and New Zealand National Renal Dialysis and Transplant Registry, 1983
1 sound tape reel (13.55 min.) : analogue; 13 cm

63. Four short pieces by Bill Olsen, ca. 1989 (1. South Steyne; 2. Tin Roofs; 3. Sydney Rock Hoppers; and, 4. Beach Worms)
1 sound tape reel (ca. 15 min.) : analogue; 18 cm

64. Central Australia Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) Documentary, interviews with Freda Glynn (Manager) and staff by Eric Waite, 1984
2 sound tape reels (20.13 min.): analogue; 18 cm

65. Jill Fitzsimon, Australian fashion designer, talking about her U.S ventures
1 sound tape reel (ca.10 min.): analogue; 13 cm

66. Christine Maher, originator of Celebrity Speakers Australia, talks about some well-known speakers, 1984
1 sound tape reel (10 min.): analogue; 13 cm

67. Prof. Bede Morris, Professor of Immunology, School of Medical Research, Canberra, on “The Acquisition of an Immunological Identity...”, his paper presented at the 29th Congress of Physiological Sciences, 1983
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

68. Larry Pickering, political cartoonist, interviewed by Eric Waite, 1980, includes his involvement in tomato growing publishing, politics and TV
2 sound tape reels (30 min.): analogue; 13 cm

69. Leslie Oldfield, Mayor of Alice Springs, talks on local issues and her brush with death while working for Connair at Alice Springs Airport (disgruntled pilot crashed aircraft crashed into the Connair building), 1984
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

70. Ron Derwent, oyster farmer, talking about history of oldest oyster-farming family on the George River, oyster poison scares that nearly destroyed the industry, and introduction of cleaning plants, 1981
1 sound tape reel (15 min.) : analogue; 13 cm

71. Dr. Paul Roy, Head of Department, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, interviewed by Eric Waite, 1983
2 sound tape reels (ca. 20 min.) : analogue; 13 cm

72. Prof. Stephen Leeder, Head of Dept. Community Medicine, Sydney University on dispersal of medical resources and operation waiting times for elderly patients, 1987
1 sound tape reel (10 min.): analogue; 13 cm

73. Prof. K.R. (Noel) McKinnon, Wollongong University, talking on relationship between University and China, and tie up with Beijing University relating to iron and steel technologies, 1987
1 sound tape reel (12.35 min.): analogue; 13 cm

74. Pat Palmer, Associate Director, Sydney University Project “TV The Child’s View”, 1987
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

75. Media Studies in Sydney High Schools. Interviews with girls and teacher at St George Girls High, and Media teacher, Barry Lee, Heathcote High, and Year One pupils, 1985
1 sound tape reel (60 min.): analogue; 13 cm

76. Mona Byrne, Alice Springs artist and the Namatjira Retrospective, 1984
1 sound tape reel (ca. 15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

77. Ashton’s Circus, recorded on location at Helensburgh, NSW by Eric Waite, 1984
1 sound tape reel (10 min.): analogue; 13 cm

78. Grant Navin, profile of Australian child actor, star of film “Tale of a Tiger”, 1985
1 sound tape reel (15 min.): analogue; 13 cm

79. Rex Gilroy talks about “Know Your Spiders” campaign, a promotion by Emu Plains Lyons Club, differences between coastal and Blue Mountain funnel webs, etc., 1985?
1 sound tape reel (13.57 min.): analogue; 13 cm

80. Otford Valley Buck Jumping School, 1985. Comparison between sport in Australia and U.S., interviews with pupils and instructor Rick [Braden?]
1 sound tape reel (15 min.) : analogue; 18 cm

81. Frank Taylor, author of “Barbed wire and footlights” interviewed by Eric Waite, 1989?
1 sound tape reel (15 min.) : analogue; 18 cm

82. Margrett Gilson, Aboriginal studies, Wollongong University, talks on ways to preserve cultural identity, including approaches to early childhood studies for aboriginal children, 1987
1 sound tape reel (20.33 min.) : analogue; 18 cm

83. First FA-18 fighter jets arrive at Williamtown Air Base, Newcastle
1 sound tape reel (8.45 min.) : analogue; 13 cm

84. Ken Andrews, Australia’s own Red Baron Flying Act, part of Neil Cottee’s flying spectacular at Bowral
1 sound tape reel (7.35 min.) : analogue; 13 cm

85. Bill Moyes, pioneer of hang gliding, Lunch for Oswald Watt Medal, recorded at Royal Australian Aero Club. Includes Alan Prestage, Engineer, talking about working with Moyes
2 sound tape reels (ca. 15 min.) : analogue, 9.5 cm/sec; 18 cm

86. EW’s people : Kylie Tennant
1 sound tape reel (20 min.): analogue; 18 cm

87. Percy Trezise interviewed by Eric Waite about his artwork, Peopling of Australia exhibition, Aboriginal rock art sites and his relationships with Xavier Herbert, Dick Roughsey and Mary Haginikitas, ca. 1988
2 sound cassettes (ca. 45 min.): analogue
Note: Interview is recorded side B of each tape only, with Tape 2 chiefly on Xavier Herbert

88. Kylie Tennant interviewed by Eric Waite, Sydney. One of her last interviews and includes honorary degree from Monash
1 sound tape reel (ca. 28 min.) : analogue; 18 cm

89. Sir H. D. (Herman) Black interviewed by Eric Waite about Major General Sir Ivan Dougherty and his contribution to Sydney University
1 sound tape reel (30 min.) : analogue; 18 cm

90. Guboo Ted Thomas, Aboriginal spiritual leader of Walliga Lake, NSW, interviewed by Eric Waite, including his Chinese connections
1 sound tape reel (30 min.) : analogue; 18 cm

91. Rhodesian Independence day programme tape, 1966 / Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation
2 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min) : analogue, 19cm/sec; 18 cm

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List compiled from annotated typed lists in Library correspondence file and from items