Share this page
Interviews with Indigenous People
The State Library holds many interviews with Indigenous people speaking on a variety of subjects and about their lives, experiences and families. A small selection can be found below and others can be located through the State Library Catalogue.
- Interview with Ernie Bridge [sound recording] / [Interviewed by J. Clements]
Ernie Bridge talks about Indigenous/White relations and the Noonkanbah community. Recorded 1980.
- Interview with Rob Riley [sound recording] / [Interviewed by Bill Bunbury]
Rob Riley talks about the attitudes of government and white Australians towards Indigenous people and Indigenous history since 1920. Recorded 1984.
- Interview with Kenneth Colbung [sound recording] / [Interviewed by Erica Harvey]
Ken Colbung talks about his childhood at the Moore River Mission and Sister Kate's, his family and life in East Perth from an Indigenous perspective. Recorded 1994.
- Interview with Alice Nannup [sound recording] / [Interviewed by Bill Bunbury]
Alice Nannup talks about her life, marriage, A.O. Neville and Mogumber. Recorded 1986-1987.
- Interview with Vic Forrest [sound recording] / [Interviewed by Bill Bunbury]
Vic Forrest talks about Aboriginal fringe dwelling. Recorded 1984.
- Interview with Jack Davis [sound recording] / [Interviewed by Annette Roberts]
Jack Davis talks about his experiences on the Moore River Settlement in 1932 and his views on Indigenous policies. Recorded 1990.
- Interview with Isobel Bropho [sound recording] / [Interviewed by Ronda Jamieson]
Isobel Bropho talks about her orphanage upbringing, Carrolup and Moore River Settlements and fringe dwelling. Recorded 1989.
- Interview with Graham Farmer [sound recording] / [Interviewed by Steve Hawke]
Graham (Polly) Farmer talks about his life and football career. Recorded 1992-1993.
- Interview with Paddy Roe [sound recording] / [Interviewed by Bill Bunbury]
Paddy Roe talks about reading the country and life as an Indigenous person. Recorded 1987.
Page last updated: Thursday 21 April 2011
