Untold Norfolk Island Travel Podcast
Recognising the unique tapestry of the travel destination, Norfolk Island, we are excited to present a captivating podcast series that will delve into the island's rich sound heritage and traditions.
Through this audio exploration, listeners will embark on a journey to discover and learn more about the island's distinctive Norf'k language, its captivating sound recordings, and the intricacies of our customs & etiquette.
This podcast series is hosted by Jodie Williams, Churchill Fellow.
Each episode offers a deep dive into a specific aspect of Norfolk Island's way of life through personal narratives and sound heritage audios.
Episodes
53 episodes
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 ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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29:28
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 vis...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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30:36
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 labo...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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36:31
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 em...
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Episode 49
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29:39
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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25:55
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 defin...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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27:49
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 langua...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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19:30
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, sepa...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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22:09
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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18:24
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 c...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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16:52
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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17:57
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 significan...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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17:20
'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 fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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19:17
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'...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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19:45
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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16:14
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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19:47
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. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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27:56
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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26:16
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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26:11
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 volun...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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28:02
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 arri...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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40:24
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 di...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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21:05
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 c...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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20:21
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 straightforwa...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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21:47
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 Islander...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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21:26