Oral Histories

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Collection SummaryFairfield City Library Service has been active in collecting Oral Histories of its residents since 2000. There are now over 250 recordings and this number is still growing. Interviews have been conducted with community members from many different backgrounds including Assyrians, Lao, Italians, Polish, Spanish, Vietnamese, as well as interview with early pioneers and long term Fairfield families, local Elders, war veterans, police officers, Mayors, Councillors and members of parliament.

If you feel that you have a story or information to share that will contribute to the collection and preservation of Fairfield City's history, please contact the Heritage Services team at heritage@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or use the 'i'/more button on the left side navigation panel.

Collection

Fairfield City District Netball Association

Fairfield Memories of the Vietnam War

Fairfield Belongings - 2008

Police of Cabramatta, Fairfield and Smithfield

All Oral Histories

Bonnyrigg Housing Estate

Communities on the Move - Fairfield's Multicultural Communities

St Johns Park Stories - Oral history

Video interviews

Schools Oral History Project

Mayors and Councillors - Oral histories

Treasures from Home Interviews

Local War Veterans

Foundations of Faith - Christian Churches in Fairfield

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Search within this collection NotesVisitors are advised that some oral histories may contain images, names and voices of deceased persons.DisclaimerOral histories are a recording of personal memories, views and perceptions. They capture a moment in time and reflect the opinions and thoughts of the interviewee and interviewer at that time only. While all reasonable attempts are made to avoid inaccuracy, oral history interviews should not be understood as statements of fact, and do not represent views of Fairfield City Council or views that are endorsed by Fairfield City Council.

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