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Episode 46 - Alan ‘Poddly’ Upton
Small country communities are enriched not only by its history but also through the lives of its iconic characters, their eclectic experiences of life and stories of a bygone era.Casterton…
Episode 45 - 1972 Casterton Cup: The Royal School/Regal Vista Scandal
Casterton Race Club’s meticulous preparations are in the starting gates ready for the 144th Casterton Cup. Its picturesque setting, historical live hedges , magnificent course where the horses hit…
Episode 44 - Muzah Makore
It’s New Year 2009: Imagine standing with your wife and two year old son in Perth Airport with customs officers asking “ Do you have money? Do you know where you are heading to?” and your answer…
Episode 43 - Barb Holmberg
Life has been full of Déjà vu and full circle moments across Barb Holmberg’s eighty one years. From her earliest years being raised in post WW2 Melbourne Barb demonstrated a spirited joy to engage in…
Episode 42 - Donald ‘Duck’ Jones
Boxings Australian Super Middleweight Champion: Donald “Duck’ Jones; the kid from Coleraine whose smiling demeanor in the ring belies the commitment, power , determination, speed and skill that…
Episode 41 - Rick Lane
In a self-deprecating, humorously stated assessment Rick Lane sums up his life as a “Long Journey to Maturity “.What a journey it has been thus far! How privileged Casterton Connections are that…
Episode 40 - Neville Wombwell
The Wombwell Family name is synonymous with Bahgallah and eighty four year old Neville still farms the third generation land which was established by the previous generation brothers.In this episode…
Episode 39 - Brian Murrell
An eclectic patchwork of experiences across his 73 years have shaped Brian Murrell’s life and through them all he has always held true to his connection to nature, the bush and waterways. Shaped by…
Episode 38 - Elizabeth Betinsky
‘Who shall find a Valliant Woman?Who shall find a Woman of Strength?A Pearl of Great Price is She”She is known for Dignity and StrengthAnd she laughs at the Days to ComeShe speaks with wisdom and…
Episode 37 - Ian ‘Manny’ Carlin
“ The Lights On the Hill”[Slim Dusty] or “On the Road Again”[ Willie Nelson} could aptly be the sound track of Manny Carlin. The highways and byways have seen him travel all corners of Australia…
Episode 36 - Karen Stephens
“ I am the person I am today because of Casterton! Casterton means the World to Me”“ Volunteering is the Life Line of Community”Two reflective quotes highlighting the impetus of service which Karen…
Episode 35 - Gavin Larkins
One of the delights for Casterton Connection’s Interview team is the opportunity to unpack the hidden experiences and journey of our treasured community characters. Listeners will be treated to…
Episode 34 - Warrock Homestead Mini Series Pt.3
George Robertson’s Foresight in 1843 to survive, farm and be self sufficient could never imagine that throughout the years of custodians Patterson and Larkins that the passion would remain alight.182…
Episode 33 - Warrock Homestead Mini Series Pt.2
Casterton Connections Kane Forbes chats and unpacks a few of the recollections, relationships, events and intrigues that envelope the history of Warrock Station with past owner Gavin Larkins.Gavin,…
Episode 32 - Warrock Homestead Mini Series Pt.1
Casterton’s ‘Birth Place of the Kelpie’ title is entrenched in the history of Warrock Homestead and the Robertson, Patterson, Larkins and Farquharson families. From its earliest days of settlement…
Episode 31 - Chris Hutchins
Casterton Connections is thrilled to bring to the crease lifelong Coleraine Resident Chris Hutchins whose connection to Casterton evolved through a love of cricket and his service for many years as a…
Episode 30 - Casterton-Sandford Football Netball Club 150 Year Reunion
To mark 150 years of football in Casterton, Casterton Connections in collaboration with the Casterton-Sandford Football Netball Club, brought together generations of players, coaches, committee…
S1E29 Episode 29 - Denise Houlihan: VISE Diaries. A life in the outback
Wando Vale resident Denise Houlihan truly embodies the spirit of Pioneering Women. Along with her husband Frank they worked together to provide and raise their children, promote love of the land and…
S1E28 Episode 28 - Denise Houlihan
At 94 years old, Denise Houlihan still lives alone on her Casterton farm—despite losing her sight. Her fierce independence is matched only by her deep gratitude for the local community and family who…
S1E27 Episode 27 - Shane Kelly
Casterton and District Residents were for 31 years accustomed to our “cycling cop “as Leading Senior Constable Shane Kelly rode his pushbike to and from his shift.An answered call of 36.5 years of…
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