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Celebrating 52 weeks of our Norfolk Island Sound Heritage
Oct 30, 2025
29m 28s
Our Norf'k language as spoken in 1957
Oct 23, 2025
30m 36s
A tribute to historians of Norfolk Island's penal colonies
Oct 16, 2025
36m 31s
History, heritage & conservation - an audio lens!
Oct 9, 2025
29m 39s
Voices of 1970 in speech and song
Oct 2, 2025
25m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 10/30/25 | Celebrating 52 weeks of our Norfolk Island Sound Heritage | Celebrating 52 weeks of our Norfolk Island Sound Heritage - After an incredible journey spanning an entire year, I’ve now reached the end of Season 1. What began as a simple idea has blossomed into 52 extraordinary episodes where we've explored countless topics, shared old audios from my archival collection, and created a library of conversations that I hope will continue to provide curiosity, intrigue and inspiration, long after today. Each week brought something new—and whilst cre... | 29m 28s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | Our Norf'k language as spoken in 1957 | Our Norf'k language as spoken in 1957 - In a couple of my earlier podcast episodes, I have shared some of the recordings as captured in 1957, by linguist and fieldworker, Elwyn Flint from the University of Queensland. His visit to the island involved his capturing in sound recordings some of the first in-depth documentation into the Norf’k language. Upon delving into the old typewritten copies of his journals, there was a list which highlighted 17 dialogues which he recorded on the isl... | 30m 36s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | A tribute to historians of Norfolk Island's penal colonies | A tribute to historians of Norfolk Island's penal colonies - Norfolk Island stands as one of the most significant penal settlements in the British Empire's history. The stories of those who endured transportation, forced labour, and brutal punishment might have been lost to time were it not for the dedicated historians who committed themselves to documenting, preserving, and interpreting this complex colonial heritage. These past historians who dedicated their love of history to ... | 36m 31s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | History, heritage & conservation - an audio lens! | History, heritage & conservation - an audio lens! - In the 1980s, filmmaker John Anderson embarked on a remarkable endeavour to document Norfolk Island's rich tapestry of history, conservation, and heritage through the emerging medium of documentary film. Working with limited resources but boundless vision, John recognised that our remote South Pacific island held stories that deserved preservation and sharing with the wider world. These pioneering films which he would show to visi... | 29m 39s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | Voices of 1970 in speech and song | Voices of 1970 in speech and song - In the late 1960s, when the world was changing rapidly around them, one visionary man on Norfolk Island recognised that something precious was slipping away. Armed with pioneering sound recording equipment—a rarity in those days and costly to acquire for such a remote location—he embarked on a mission that would prove invaluable to future generations. John Anderson had moved to Norfolk Island when he was 12 years old with his parents. Over the years, ... | 25m 55s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) & stewardship | Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) & stewardship - Step into a world where heritage conservation meets hands-on craftsmanship and where the reverence for traditional tools and hand-worked mastery defined every restoration project in KAVHA. This KAVHA area is deeply seeped in a layered history—from early Polynesian occupation and navigation pathways, through successive British colonial architecture, to the traditions and way of life of the Pitcairn Islander... | 27m 49s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 | Norfolk Porpay Jelly & a Jam! | Norfolk Porpay Jelly & a Jam! - What is porpay? Seasonally, Norfolk bestows a delicious gift, the red guava fruit. They grow in thickets in many parts of the island. We call them "porpay" in the Norf’k language and they grow wild here. To look at, the porpay grow about as round as a ten cent piece, and when they are ripe they are a very deep, dark burgundy colour and they have a glorious taste, something like a cross between a cherry and a sweet lemon. AUDIO>> I... | 19m 30s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | The Pitcairn-Norfolk connection | The Pitcairn-Norfolk connection - Nestled in the vast expanse of the South Pacific, two remarkable islands share extraordinary histories whilst maintaining their own unique identities. Norfolk Island and Pitcairn Island, separated by thousands of kilometres of ocean, tell stories of human perseverance in some of the world's most remote locations, where small communities have carved out distinctive ways of life.. As a comparative, Norfolk Island is located approximately 1,600 kilometres... | 22m 09s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | Norfolk Island's Centenarian Legacy | Norfolk Island's Centenarian Legacy - Since the arrival of the Pitcairners in 1856, Norfolk Island has celebrated seven residents who reached the remarkable milestone of 100 years. Unlike many modern societies where the elderly are sometimes marginalised, Norfolk Island continues to value and honour its older people in meaningful ways. When someone reaches their centenary on Norfolk Island, the community acknowledges this extraordinary milestone in a special way that both celebra... | 18m 24s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | The Pitcairn Register | The Pitcairn Register - The Pitcairn Register stands as a most significant historical document for the people of Norfolk Island, representing our unique heritage. Created by John Buffett on Pitcairn Island in the early 19th century, this meticulous record chronicles the births, deaths, and marriages of the community from January 1790 until 1854. Here, on Norfolk Island as we prepare to celebrate next year in 2026, the 170th anniversary of the Pitcairn Islanders' relocation, an ambitio... | 16m 52s | ||||||
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| 8/21/25 | Why Norfolk Island's Governance History Matters | Why Norfolk Island's Governance History Matters - Norfolk Island's governance history since 1856 offers visitors far more than academic interest—it provides essential context for a deeper, more meaningful engagement with this remarkable place and our people. Understanding this history transforms a holiday visit from one layer of experience of scenic beauty to a deeper dive and encounter with a resilient community and our own distinctive heritage of identity and belonging. AUDIO>>... | 17m 57s | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | The World of Norfolk | The World of Norfolk - In this episode let’s discuss a few of the reasons that Norfolk Island is described as being a world apart. What makes Norfolk Island truly unique is not just its natural beauty or historical significance, but the way it often exists as a complete world unto itself—with its own distinct character, customs, and contradictions that set it apart from other destinations. Travelling here is not the same as visiting anywhere in Australia or New Zealand, or for that mat... | 17m 20s | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | 'Te Wa Kainga' & a Rawson Hall performance | 'Te Wa Kainga' & a Rawson Hall performance - In this episode let’s step into the rich tapestry of Norfolk Island's sound heritage through the vibrant community performances held at our iconic Rawson Hall with a special focus this week, on the Maori performance group 'Te Wa Kainga'. Rawson Hall has long served as a cultural epicentre of our small Pacific community. Philip Hayward in his book publication ‘Bounty Chords’ shares: It was in 1977, that the Norfolk Island Lions Cl... | 19m 17s | ||||||
| 7/31/25 | From a Whaling Ship to the Methodist Church | From a Whaling Ship to the Methodist Church - The story of Methodism on Norfolk Island begins with an extraordinary twist of fate in 1879. Alfred H. Phelps, serving as a ship's cook aboard the American whaling vessel 'Canton', fell gravely ill whilst the ship was in the Friendly Islands. The captain, recognising the severity of Phelps' condition, made the practical decision to seek medical assistance at the nearest available port—Norfolk Island. What makes this tale particularly remark... | 19m 45s | ||||||
| 7/24/25 | Mapping placenames & language anecdotes! | Mapping placenames & language anecdotes! - Welcome to Episode 38 of the Untold Norfolk Island travel podcast series. My name is Jodie Williams and as a Norfolk Islander & Churchill Fellow, I am your ‘on island’ podcast host. Audio - A snippet of ‘Don’t Fence Me In’ - captured at a 2011 singalong at an island home. In this episode we are going to delve a little deeper into the place names of Norfolk Island. Previously in Episode 8, I introduced excerpts from Dr Joshua... | 16m 14s | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | Our Norfolk Island Hansard and Youth Assembly insights | Our Norfolk Island Hansard and Youth Assembly insights - In this episode, let’s discuss the role of ‘Hansard’ as the official, substantially verbatim report of parliamentary proceedings. Named after Thomas Curson Hansard, who first published debates of the British Parliament in the early 19th century, Hansard serves as the authoritative record of what is said in parliamentary chambers. For Norfolk Island, our heritage collection of published Hansard documents represents more than just... | 19m 47s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | The strength of our Norfolk community in fundraising, volunteering and radio! | The strength of our Norfolk community in fundraising, volunteering and radio! - In isolated island communities such as our Norfolk Island, local initiatives form the backbone of development and sustainability. In this episode, it is with much appreciation to a beautiful lady, affectionately called 'Truk'. Lorraine Walker (nee Hayde) was recently back here on the island and she generously shared her memories with me to give background insight into some of the sound heritage r... | 27m 56s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | Norfolk Notes & MBE honours on the island! | Norfolk Notes & MBE honours on the island! - In this episode we pay tribute to the late Kathy Lecren who hosted a weekly VL2NI radio program entitled Norfolk Notes in 1985. Have a listen to the following excerpts read by Kathy from the books written by historian and author, Merval Hoare. You’ll hear a snippet about Allan Cunningham, a botanist on the island in 1830, Bishop Selwyn and the Melanesian Mission on the island, an overview of convict drownings at the Bar. Allan Cunningham was pr... | 26m 16s | ||||||
| 6/26/25 | The traditional art of plaiting and a cabaret! | The traditional art of plaiting and a cabaret! - In this episode we are going to explore two distinctive traditions that have shaped the island's identity - the traditional craft of plaiting and the vibrant musical cabarets of the 1970/80s. The Traditional Plaiting of Island hats Learning to plait traditionally occurs within family settings, with knowledge passed from elders to younger generations through demonstration rather than formal instruction. Learning in this way ensures that... | 26m 11s | ||||||
| 6/19/25 | Country music in festival, a Buffett concert and a tree of knowledge! | Country music in festival, a Buffett concert and a tree of knowledge! - The Norfolk Island Country Music Festival was born in 1993 from the creative vision of its Patron, Gayleen Snell, who gathered a dedicated group of volunteers around her kitchen table to discuss an ambitious idea: staging a country music festival that would bring performers and enthusiasts together for a week-long celebration of music The first lineup featured predominantly New Zealand artists with an Australian hea... | 28m 02s | ||||||
| 6/12/25 | Building Homes, Digging Wells & Communal Gardens | Building Homes, Digging Wells & Communal Gardens - Discover how Norfolk Islanders maintained our way of life through resourcefulness and cooperation. Establishing homes on the island when the Pitcairners arrived, presented immediate challenges. Chief among these was securing a reliable water source, a necessity that shaped the settlement patterns and community development for generations to come. The digging of wells was a tradition that instilled a deep respect for water re... | 40m 24s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | Bounty Day Celebration: A Norfolk Island Tradition | Bounty Day Celebration: A Norfolk Island Tradition - Bounty Day is a significant annual celebration on Norfolk Island, commemorating the arrival of the Pitcairn Islanders on June 8, 1856. The festivities showcase our distinctive cultural identity where this living tradition brings together Norfolk Island families in period costume for a day filled with ceremonies, processions and feasting. Bounty Day (or as it is traditionally known as Anniversary Day) stands as more than just a... | 21m 05s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | Cattle, a taxi driver and the right of way! | Cattle, a taxi driver and the right of way! - This podcast episode introduces you to another one of the most charming and unexpected aspects of life on our unique South Pacific island. Welcome to Norfolk Island, where cows have the right of way! One of the biggest surprises for visitors arriving in Norfolk Island is encountering a herd of cattle wandering the roads with no farmer in sight. While cattle have freedom to roam, strategically placed cattle stops around the main... | 20m 21s | ||||||
| 5/22/25 | Mutiny on the Bounty: Films, a band and a legacy | Mutiny on the Bounty: Films, a band and a legacy - The factual foundation beneath the Hollywood glamour begins in 1787, when Britain's Royal Society dispatched Lieutenant William Bligh to Tahiti on what seemed a straightforward botanical mission. His orders were to collect breadfruit plants and transport them to the Caribbean, where they would provide an inexpensive food source for enslaved people on British plantations. The HMAV Bounty, a relatively small vessel at 90 feet in length, w... | 21m 47s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 | Polyphonic singing and our connection to Polynesia | Polyphonic singing and our connection to Polynesia - Let’s explore the rich tradition of polyphonic singing in Polynesia, particularly focusing on the historical encounter between Hugh Carleton and the Pitcairn Islanders in 1850. Hugh Carleton, a trader, newspaper editor, politician, and writer with no formal musical qualifications beyond his self-proclaimed talent, found himself accidentally marooned on Pitcairn Island. Upon hearing the local singing, he immediately deemed ... | 21m 26s | ||||||
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