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The aim and objective of this site is to capture and preserve an insight into the people and history of South Australia which can be shared as an online resource to globally promote the region and it’s heritage. These stories have been recorded and produced by Christian Teusner / The EMU Tree, www.theemutree.com Many hours of interviews are captured featuring and celebrating the men and women who have served their country from WWII to present day.This is a personal insight into their experiences, challenges and triumphs. I encourage exploration of these interviews to discover some amazing individuals and their lives and insights into world events. All podcasts are downloadable to listen to at your leisure. Podcasts featured include: 2023 Barossa Village Oral History Project, 2023 veteran, war widows and partners oral histories, 2022 veteran, war widows and partners oral histories, 2021 veteran, war widows and partners oral histories, 2020 veteran oral histories, 2018 Barossa Valley community oral histories. This is an ongoing oral history program which is continually seeking further participants to document their life experiences and achievements.
Episodes
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Walter Richard Becker describes WWII from training, the subs in Sydney Harbour and his experience of being wounded in the Battle of Tsimba Ridge against the Japanese.
D.O.B. 16/3/23
Clare and Districts RSL
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Keith Thomas talks of the Korean War and life after service including Chief Ranger at Uluru. A great story teller.
D.O.B. 28/4/30
Clare and Districts RSL
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
A fascinating journey of Major Wayne Langford OAM including Vietnam 1970 and operation Habitat in Iraq 1991. Many insights explored here with Wayne in great detail.
D.O.B 2/2/51
Tea Tree Gully RSL
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Esther served in the Australian Womens Army Service a fascinating interview from a remarkable woman.
D.O.B 28/7/25
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Tony describes growing up in London during WWII and life later as a British Royal Marine.
D.O.B 28/9/32
Edithburg RSL
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Howard Hendrick, Service no 417371 DOB 2/10/1923
Howard Hendrick originally from Renmark SA, talks in great detail the events that brought him to piloting 30 ops as Lancaster pilot during WW2. Discover the flight training process through various aircraft.
Loxton RSL
The RSL A Time To Celebrate, 2020.
The objective of the program has been to showcase and capture stories and experiences, provide an opportunity for members to engage and share their views and express themselves publicly and to provide positive well being within the community and network of the members and to recognise their sacrifices, triumphs, un selfish loyalty and commitment to creating a better world for future generations.
There have been some amazing moments of wonderful human experiences and moments of emotion over the past months and I encourage everybody to take their time over the coming months to explore as many of these stories and adventures as possible. Help us celebrate the significance and contribution made by those who served our country but also to those who were the support network behind the scenes in family and community.
The onset of Covid 19 in the first month of the program proved to be a formidable challenge with RSL branches forced to close and many isolating until restrictions eased, however the flexibility and passion of the participating members continued the momentum and drive to capture and document these unique and fascinating insights to once in a lifetime global events, cultural movements and moments in time.
I would like to acknowledge the leadership and foresight of the Tanunda RSL Sub Branch and it's members who backed the proposal and endorsed the application to make it all possible. In particular President Trevor Klose and Vice President Lee Martin. This programme was funded by the Veterans and Community Grant stream, 2020.
The programme was facilitated and produced by Christian Teusner / The EMU Tree.
For further information visit: www.theemutree.com
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
The RSL A Time To Celebrate. 2020
Norman Ginn service no VX410783 DOB 16/8/1923
A rare insight into WW2, Norman originally from Mildura talks about his experiences as a Wireless Operator on a Lancaster Bomber in WW2. Norman was shot down over Germany and shares his journey of life in Stalag 4b as a POW.
The RSL A Time To Celebrate, 2020.
The objective of the program has been to showcase and capture stories and experiences, provide an opportunity for members to engage and share their views and express themselves publicly and to provide positive well being within the community and network of the members and to recognise their sacrifices, triumphs, un selfish loyalty and commitment to creating a better world for future generations.
There have been some amazing moments of wonderful human experiences and moments of emotion over the past months and I encourage everybody to take their time over the coming months to explore as many of these stories and adventures as possible. Help us celebrate the significance and contribution made by those who served our country but also to those who were the support network behind the scenes in family and community.
The onset of Covid 19 in the first month of the program proved to be a formidable challenge with RSL branches forced to close and many isolating until restrictions eased, however the flexibility and passion of the participating members continued the momentum and drive to capture and document these unique and fascinating insights to once in a lifetime global events, cultural movements and moments in time.
I would like to acknowledge the leadership and foresight of the Tanunda RSL Sub Branch and it's members who backed the proposal and endorsed the application to make it all possible. In particular President Trevor Klose and Vice President Lee Martin. This programme was funded by the Veterans and Community Grant stream, 2020.
The programme was facilitated and produced by Christian Teusner / The EMU Tree.
For further information visit: www.theemutree.com
Monday Sep 03, 2018
Monday Sep 03, 2018
One of the founders of The Barossa Vintage Festival Colin Gramp discusses the early days of the festival, his life as leading winemaker for G Gramp and Son and his experience of WWII as air gunner in a Lancaster Bomber.
A wonderful insight into Colins life.
This interview was recorded 2 years earlier. Sadly Colin passed before our interview could be arranged.
D.O.B. 4/10/21 - 7/8/2020
Tanunda RSL Sub Branch
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
A detailed account of the Tanunda main street shops back in the 50's.
The Way We Were - Celebrating Our Community documenting the history and heritage of the Barossa Valley.
A partnership program between The EMU Tree, Education and Music in Unison and The Barossa Council.
The aim and objective of this program is to capture and preserve an insight into the history of the region which can be shared as an online resource to globally promote the region and it’s heritage.
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
The Way We Were - Celebrating Our Community documenting the history and heritage of the Barossa Valley.
A partnership program between The EMU Tree, Education and Music in Unison and The Barossa Council.
This is an opportunity for residents of the Barossa to share their stories and stories passed down by their parents and grand parents, all themes were encouraged whether serious events ie WW1 or WW2, old traditions, traditional foods, life in the wine industry, town show days, vintage festivals, life on the farm, early school experiences or humorous escapades in youth.
This was a multi phased program which included local primary school students interviewing aged care residents to share insights and experiences of their childhood years in the region. Participants included, Angaston Primary School, St Jakobi Lutheran School, Tanunda Primary School, Williamstown Primary School, Barossa Village and The Abbeyfield Society District of Barossa Inc.
The programs facilitator is Christian Teusner, formerly from Tanunda. Christian has worked extensively with youth development in the region and is following his parents contributions to local heritage. Christians parents Roger and Myrene Teusner were passionate and committed to local history and the libraries. Both authors of numerous publications reflecting life in the Valley for earlier generations.
The aim and objective of this program is to capture and preserve an insight into the history of the region which can be shared as an online resource to globally promote the region and it’s heritage.