This is a window into Sydney’s early 20 century history – and what life was like for the those at the bottom of society, particularly it’s women. Iris is poor and victim of domestic violence who escapes the rural life she was brought up in to fend for herself on the streets of Sydney. The author constructed Iris’ story from police records and local documents, tracing her moves from prostituion to busker to a form of freedom.
Fiona Kelly McGregor – The read
The Interview
Recorded at Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival 2023
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To start the year off- here is Bruce Pascoe reading and talking about his children’s book – ‘Young Dark Emu’ – which is a smaller version of his previously published work ‘Dark Emu‘ .
Bruce Pascoe reading from ‘Young Dark Emu’
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Bruce Pascoe Interview
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Recorded at Byron Writers Festival 2019
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