Click on any of the soundfields on the map above to play a story. Note: On location, GPS would trigger these stories automatically.
The much loved town of Uralla has one of the fastest growing populations of the Northern Tablelands. A popular stopping off point en route between Brisbane and Sydney, Uralla is renowned for its long winters, its heritage buildings and its spectacular granite outcrops.
Uralla’s collective memory is underpinned by a rich vein of stories that are actively treasured; from the new arts scene in the 70s and antics of the Lone Rock Cafe, to the cycle of boom and bust wool prices in the 50s, right back to the first foundry, gold mining culture and connection to bush rangers. (Most everyone here can spin a tale about Captain Thunderbolt!)
The Uralla Soundtrail is a powerful geo locative audio walk that brings alive a heady mix of sounds and stories that span many generations, many people, and many lives. Enjoy!
Credits & Contributors
The Old Phoenix Foundry
Arnold Good, Charlie Rudd, Henry Raymond & Geoff Swilks
Douglas The Tree Planter
Steve Fields, Dave Carr, Dave Curtis and Jon Taylor. Music, ‘Douglas The Tree planter’, by Trelos Lantana.
Soldier Settlers
Kentucky. Len Haynes & Derek Bashford. Original composition by Gary Berryman
Odd Fellows Hall
Barry McDonald, Bill Baraclough and Richie Shanahan. Music, ‘Elder Statesman’, The Fiddle Music of Joe Yates
Sam Bow
Peter O’Donohu. Original composition by Gary Berryman
Mrs O’Malleys Magnificent Music Hall
Kent Mayo & Neil Free
Ossie Miller
Bill Baraclough, Doug Faulkner, Annie Hutchison & Donald McRae. Music, Mrs Howie’s Mazurka by Barry McDonald
McCrossin’s Mill
Kent Mayo & Peter Myers. Music, ‘Come Where The Wattles Are’, The Fiddle Music of Joe Yates
Criminal On A Horse
Graham Wilson, Cathy Welsford & Angie Smith
The Roxy.
Sibyl Hunt, Bill Baraclough, Doug Faulkner & Bob Faulkner. Music ‘Train’ by Gary Berryman.
Peter Phillip’s Shop
Peter & Helen Phillips
Stokers
Kent Mayo. Original composition by Gary Berryman.
Thunderbolt’s Horses
Bill Upjohn
Uralla Cafes
Sue McGrath, John McGrath & Steve Gapes. Music, ‘You’re My Address’, by Matthew Knights
Shearing
Bill Baraclough & Ralph Shanihan
Mrs McCrossin’s Fence
Arnold Goode
Diggers
Derek Bashford, Len Hayes & Bob Carlan
Soldier Settlers & Thelma McCarthy
Thelma McCarthy & Bob Carlan. Music, ‘Four Strong Hands’, Into My Room, by Liz Frencham & Fred Smith
Call To Arms
Bart Zino. Readings from Damian Flynn, Joe Ruddy & John Tucek. Original composition, ‘Call To Arms’ by Caution Horses
Mt Mutton
Arnold Goode
Sam Bow’s Wedding
Reading by Valerie Milton. Original composition, ‘In Connection to Mr Bow’s Wedding’, by Yellow Bird
West End
Les Townsend and Beverley Campbell
The Panhandle
Bob Faulkne. Here In Uralla. Field recordings by Jack Bell-Nelson. Music, ‘Uralla Blues’ by Spike Flynn, Rough Landing