Hills Voices Online

Episode 6 Changing Suburbs: Baulkham Hills - Elizabeth Porter

In this episode, we delve into the rich history of Baulkham Hills, guided by the recollections of long-term resident and Hills District Historical Society member, Elizabeth Porter. Elizabeth takes us on a journey through time, sharing her early memories of Baulkham Hills from the 1950s to the early 2000s. From health and childcare, schools, and churches to shopping and entertainment, her recollection paints a vivid picture of the district's development over the years.

Episode 5 Changing Suburbs: Castle Hill - Heather Watson

In this podcast episode, The late Heather Watson, nee Kentwell, a member of the Hills pioneering Kentwell family and the author of The Kentwell Chronicle, Where Have All the Orchards Gone and several other books, guided us through the historical landscape of The Hills District. She took us to her Showground Road home, the Methodist Church, Castle Hill Public School, and other significant locations, sharing stories about the everyday life of early settlers, life during the Great Depression, and the social and cultural life of Castle Hill.

Episode 4 The Environment - Patricia Schwartz

This month, Join Patricia Schwartz, a long-term resident of Glenorie, as she talks about life in the Hills rural area in the 1980s, wildlife in Maroota Forest, her role as a member of the Glenorie Progress Association, and the changes in the bushland over the years.

Episode 3 Castle Hill Players - Maureen Cartledge

Castle Hill Players, which has been entertaining local people since 1954, is celebrating its 70th birthday this year. In this podcast episode, Maureen Cartledge, set designer, scenic artist, archivist, and long-term member of The Castle Hill Players, talks about their history, Pavilion Theatre, the productions, and her love for theatre arts.

Episode 2 Castle Hill RSL Club - Ron Smith OAM

The late Ron Smith OAM, former Castle Hill and District sub-branch vice president and Naval officer, spoke to us about life in Castle Hill during wartime as well as the development of Castle Hill RSL Club and its ANZAC Day celebrations.

Episode 1 Castle Hill Heritage Park - Peter Douglas and Graham Wilson

Join Archaeologists Peter Douglas and Graham Wilson in this Podcast episode, as they talk about the history of early European settlement in Castle Hill, Castle Hill Rebellion and the discovery of the location of Castle Hill Barracks.