Red Dew Rest A Little
The text installation at Colyton Neighbourhood Centre. We took the existing park names and re-ordered the letters to make poetic alternatives. This one came from Edward (Ted) Little Reserve.
Soundscape Workshop
For the representing Colyton project we went out into the field and captured sounds from our neighbourhood. We used these sounds in creative ways to make stories about journeys to the park and fantastical happenings.
His name is Steve
Interview by Monica Castillo It was a cold Wednesday morning when I fumbled with the school library’s tape recorder. My frozen fingers pressed every button as my participant was reading a set of questions on crispy white paper. His room was like a home office – photos of family displayed on the walls, suitable neatness [...]
The old fish shop
The old fish shop by George Ray “This is the site of the Tony and Maria’s old fish and chip shop located on the Great Western Highway and near Marsden road. It was a favourite pastime on a Friday night to go and buy fish and chips for a quick meal and then catch the [...]
Listening to community
Chris Reid: speaking with and listening to community….. Chris said many ideas came out of his interviews with people in St Marys and from listening to the community. These ideas from people he spoke with included: a community approach to children’s learning by mediums such as painting, dancing and listening to stories Youth Drop in [...]
Norma Thorburn
Interview with Norma Thorburn by George Ray George: We are talking with Norma in her home in Monfarville St, St Marys, where Norma has lived for 50 years, after her marriage to her late husband George Cull. Do you like living in this area? Norma: It is a quiet place and I am very handy to the shops in Monfarville St and the [...]
The old Butcher Shop in St Marys
“This photo was taken prior to becoming Beecroft’s Butchery. You will notice the sign in front of the butchery quotes rump steak at sixpence which was seems to be very cheap compared to todays prices! Today you pay anywhere between $12 to $14 per kilo!” George Ray, 2010.
Historical photo of Jim Hackett’s Barber Shop in St Marys
Photograph courtesy of St Marys Historical Society
World War II Veterans Memorial
This World War II Memorial is located at the corner of Mamre Road and Hall Street. This has become the office of the surviving soldiers of World War II.
St Marys Horticultural Signage
This is a beautiful sight to behold. It creates an artistic landscape with an environmental touch. This is located at the corner of Charles Hackett Drive and Great Western Highway.
Victoria Park
This is the view of the Victoria park alongside the street at the corner of Pages Road and Great Western Highway. The World War II Veterans Memorial is on the background.
The site of the old Butcher Shop by George Ray
This photo taken from the 770 Bus shows the site of the old Butchers Shop on the corner of the Great Western Highway and Queeen Street in St Marys. The original Butcher shop was owned by W. Williams and later by Frank Beecroft.
“My word, we used to go down there to get our weekly meat. Beecroft owned land and slaughtered his own produce. He owned land near St Marys League Club.” George Ray, June 2010.
Photograph by George Ray
Historical image courtesy of St Marys Historical Society.
Guido’s Hairdressing Salon by George Ray
photograph by George Ray 2010
Historical photographs courtesy of St Marys Historical Society
