Cultural Wellsprings of the Far South Coast

Four generations of the Ward and Oliver families at the launch of Heritage Books at Narooma Library during Family History Week, August 2007.

Project Summary

Cultural Wellsprings of the Far South Coast was an opportunity for residents of the Eurobodalla Shire to enjoy an intergenerational experience where children and new migrants were able to share stories from their family's cultural past.
Participants were able to explore their culture and identity in the creation of artist books, artefacts and personal stories.
The project was a partnership between Eurobodalla Shire Council, South East Arts Region, NSW Community Relations Commission and the Queanbeyan Multilingual Centre.

Photos

    • Four generations of the Ward and Oliver families at the launch of Heritage Books at Narooma Library during Family History Week, August 2007.

      Four generations of the Ward and Oliver families at the launch of Heritage Books at Narooma Library during Family History Week, August 2007.

    • Narooma Public School students explore the stories behind a family treasure, a 1921 typewriter

      Narooma Public School students explore the stories behind a family treasure, a 1921 typewriter

    • At the Narooma Exhibition - left to right: Oral Historian Myfanwy Thompson, Class Teacher Vicky Westwood and Visual Artist Virginia Catts

      At the Narooma Exhibition - left to right: Oral Historian Myfanwy Thompson, Class Teacher Vicky Westwood and Visual Artist Virginia Catts

    • The structure of this project provided a platform for participants to research, document, and express their cultural background in a creative manner.

      The structure of this project provided a platform for participants to research, document, and express their cultural background in a creative manner.

Supporting Web Links

http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au

http://www.thebegavalley.org.au/sear

http://www.crc.nsw.gov.au

http://www.qmlc.org.au

Project Information

Council
Eurobodalla Shire Council
Cultural Officer
Steve Picton
Programs Projects and Partnerships
Division B
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