Listen to the stories about Hill 60, Port Kembla told by Aboriginal Traditional Owners, custodians and knowledge holders of this important and special place.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that the website contains images, voices, and names of deceased persons.
The Hill 60 Oral History project is part of the Illawarra Stories, an ongoing project of Wollongong City Libraries. They can also be accessed from QR code from Interpretive signage at Hill 60.
Transcribed stories which include memories of Hill 60, conducted by Department of Environment and Conservation NSW in 2004, can also be downloaded here.
Aunty Sheryl Davis/Fulcher is a Wodi Wodi Elder. Aunty Sheryl shares her knowledge of her family members who lived on Hill 60. Her mother Muriel Davis nee Bell resided on Hill 60 with her family.
Listen to Aunty Sheryl’s Hill 60 Story.
See images and listen to more about Aunty Sheryl’s life here.
Uncle Paul Cummins and Uncle Mark Pietruszewski
Uncle Paul Cummins and Uncle Mark Pietruszewski are local Aboriginal Elders whose descendants resided at Hill 60, Port Kembla. Uncle Paul and Uncle Mark are brothers and share the history of their ancestors and their experiences.
Listen to Uncle Paul and Uncle Mark’s Hill 60 story.
See images and listen to more about Uncle Paul and Uncle Mark’s life here.
Uncle Steve Russell
Uncle Steve Russell is an Aboriginal Elder who is a connected to Hill 60 through his ancestors the Timbery family who later moved to La Perouse. His Mother Esme Timbery was born on Hill 60. Uncle Steve is an artist who designed the terrazzo at Hill 60, he shares the meaning of the design.
Listen to Uncle Steve’s Hill 60 story.
See images and listen to more about Uncle Steve’s life here.
Uncle Lance Puckeridge is a local Aboriginal Elder who was born in Port Kembla near Hill 60. He shares his knowledge and experiences about Hill 60. Uncle Lance shares his knowledge about areas surrounding Hill 60 and His family who lived near MM beach.
Listen to Uncle Lance’s Hill 60 story.
See images and listen to more about Uncle Lance’s life here.
Aunty Lorraine’s husband Sonny’s family lived on Hill 60 along with other families she knew. She talks about the seafood which was found in the surrounding waters around the headland which appears in her paintings, the importance of sustainability and teaching Culture to younger generations.
Listen to Aunty Lorraine’s Hill 60 story.
Listen to more of Aunty Lorraine’s life here.
Uncle Stewart Luland is a fish spotter. He shares his experiences spotting fish at Hill 60 for the last 20 years and how he has maintained this Aboriginal tradition there.
Listen to Uncle Stewart’s Hill 60 story.
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