Based on memories of Kathleen McArthur's childhood in the 1920's

Kathleen McArthur wrote her book Bread and Dripping Days based on memories from her childhood in the 1920s. It was published in 1977. This lunch hour theatre script podcast episode is based on this book.Actors: Patricia Coles, Martin Harding, Joy Marshall, Errol Morrison, Charlie Osborne, Johanna Osborne, Sam Osborne.Songs:<ul><li>Boiled Beef and Carrots – Harry Champion</li><li>Oh My, My, It's Almost Courtin’ Time – Earl Burtnett and His Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra</li><li>Wildflower Women – Karen Law</li></ul>Producer: James Russell Music.

Bread and Dripping Days - Part 1

Kathleen McArthur established the Caloundra Branch of the Queensland Wildlife Preservation Society in 1963

Kathleen McArthur established the Caloundra Branch of the Queensland Wildlife Preservation Society in 1963.&nbsp;Council’s constant tidying up of nature was an anathema to Kathleen and she was very vocal on the issue.&nbsp;She was a thorn in the side of all bureaucracyActors: Patricia Coles, Karen Harper, Martin Harding, Joy Marshall and Errol Morrison&nbsp;Poetry: True Religion by Judith Wright | Copyright: The Estate of Judith Wright&nbsp;Songs:&nbsp;Jolly Good Company by The Riverboat Banjo Band&nbsp;Wildflower Woman | music and lyrics by Karen Law&nbsp;Producer: James Russell Music&nbsp;

Laughter Without Malice - Part 1

Kathleen McArthur with tongue in cheek said the road to prosperity is simple, we just have to stop being parochial 

Kathleen McArthur with tongue in cheek said the road to prosperity is simple, we just have to stop being parochial&nbsp;Actors: Patricia Coles, Karen Harper, Martin Harding, Joy Marshall and Errol Morrison&nbsp;Love You Queensland: Sunshine Television Network Promo - 1992. * Producer/Director/Editor "Love You Queensland": Alun Humphreys (Network Promotions Director for Sunshine Television Network).&nbsp;Songs:&nbsp;&nbsp;Wildflower Woman | music and lyrics by Karen Law&nbsp;Bundaberg Rum by Ian McNamara and The Burgundian Consort&nbsp;&nbsp;Producer: James Russell Music&nbsp;

Tourism Our Cargo Cult - Part 2

Kathleen McArthur was chosen as the Sunshine Coast Daily’s Citizen of the Century in 2002

Kathleen McArthur was chosen as the Sunshine Coast Daily’s Citizen of the Century in 2002.&nbsp;Kathleen’s passionate commitment, meticulous research and articulate advocacy contributed significantly to the preservation of the environment Actors: Patricia Coles, Martin Harding, Joy Marshall and Errol Morrison&nbsp;Songs:&nbsp;&nbsp;Wildflower Woman | music and lyrics by Karen LawProducer: James Russell Music&nbsp;

Tourism Our Cargo Cult - Part 1

Kathleen McArthur and Judith Wright stood on the top of Mount Tinbeerwah

When Kathleen McArthur and Judith Wright stood on the top of Mount Tinbeerwah behind Noosa in 1953, they immediately saw the fascinating system of sand mass with related river and lakes would make a unique National Park Actors: Patricia Coles, Martin Harding, Joy Marshall, Errol Morrison and James Russell&nbsp;Reference: The Quiet Crisis by Stewart L Udall, 1963&nbsp;Songs:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Song of Cooloola performed by Karen Law and Murray Law – used with permission from WPSQ and written by Keith Bartholemew&nbsp;Wildflower Woman | music and lyrics by Karen Law&nbsp;Producer: James Russell Music&nbsp;

People's Protest

Kathleen McArthur's efforts were tireless

Kathleen McArthur’s efforts were tireless. Writing letters to the newspapers warning of the dangers of CFCS and speaking about the precariousness of the Ozone layer and promoting the biological importance of the world’s seas and rainforestsActors: Patricia Coles, Martin Harding, Joy Marshall, Errol Morrison, and James Russell&nbsp;Poetry: The Bishop by Douglas Stewart | Curtis Brown (Aust) Pty Ltd&nbsp;Songs:&nbsp;&nbsp;Coral Coast |music and lyrics by Karen Law, performed by Karen Law and Murray Law&nbsp;Wildflower Woman | music and lyrics by Karen LawProducer: James Russell Music&nbsp;

Where Has All the Country Gone? - Part 2

Kathleen McArthur's greatest impact

Kathleen McArthur’s greatest impact was as part of a growing collective dedicated to awakening Australia to the impact of environmental vandalism.&nbsp;Actors: Patricia Coles, Martin Harding, Joy Marshall and Errol Morrison&nbsp;&nbsp;Poetry: For Today by Judith Wright | Copyright: The Estate of Judith Wright&nbsp;Songs:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sleeping Like Koalas | music and lyrics by Karen LawWildflower Woman | music and lyrics by Karen Law&nbsp;Producer: James Russell Music

Where Has All the Country Gone? - Part 1

Wild food in Australia

Our program is about wild food in Australia so we will begin the menu by introducing you to wattle fritters!Actors: Patricia Coles, Martin Harding, Joy Marshall, Errol Morrison and James Russell&nbsp;Songs:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Wattle is a Lady | words Amy Mack, music by Frank Hutchens, performed by Patricia ColesWildflower Woman | music and lyrics by Karen Law&nbsp;References:&nbsp;Wild Food in Australia | Cribb&nbsp;Australian Natural History | the Australian Museum&nbsp;Tom Petrie’s Reminiscences&nbsp;Producer: James Russell Music&nbsp;

Wattle Fritters

The protection of Pumicestone Passage

Kathleen McArthur fought for the protection of Pumicestone Passage and described it as a living waterwayActors: Patricia Coles, Martin Harding, Karen Harper, Joy Marshall, Errol Morrison, Charlie Osborne and James Russell&nbsp;Songs:&nbsp;The Little Fish | The Penguin Australian Song Book compiled by J S Manifold, performed by Patricia Coles&nbsp;Wildflower Woman | music and lyrics by Karen LawProducer: James Russell Music&nbsp;References:&nbsp;&nbsp;Archer, Alexander: Queensland Heritge Vol 2, No 8, 1973&nbsp;Australian Coastal Zone Management: Report from the House of Representatives; Standing committee on Environment and Conservation.&nbsp;March 1980.&nbsp;Australian Government Publishing Service&nbsp;Australian Fisheries: Vol 40, No 1; Vol 41, No 3Carroll, Lewis: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Puffin&nbsp;Carson, Rachel: The Edge of the Sea – Staples Press 1955Coleman, Neville:&nbsp;A Field Guide to Australian Marine Life – Rigby 1977Co-ordinator General’s Department: Coastal Management Report 1975CSIRO Division of Fisheries &amp; Oceanography: Estuarine Project Progress Report 1974-76&nbsp;Hansard Report: House of Representatives Standing Committee on Environment and Conservation Coastal Management Inquiry&nbsp;Hutchings, P A &amp; Wilkinson, D L: Guidelines and Principles for Estuarine Management – the Water Research Foundation of Australia 1980&nbsp;Lovelock, J E: Gaia – Oxford University Press 1979&nbsp;Marshall, Tom C: Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coastal Waters of Queensland.&nbsp;A &amp; R 1964&nbsp;Matthiessen, George C: Tidemarshes – Massachusetts Audubon Society&nbsp;Roughley, T C Fish and fisheries of Australia – A &amp; R 1951

Little Fish - Part 2

The Old Woman of the Sea

The Old Woman of the Sea is disturbed about what is happening to strange and beautiful ocean.&nbsp;She has a strong maternal protectiveness towards itActors: Patricia Coles, Martin Harding, Karen Harper, Joy Marshall, Errol Morrison and James Russell&nbsp;Songs:&nbsp;&nbsp;Song of the Fishes (American folk song) performed by Patricia Coles&nbsp;Wildflower Woman | music and lyrics by Karen LawProducer: James Russell Music&nbsp;

Little Fish - Part 1

Artist. Author. Activist.Take an audio journey through Kathleen McArthur’s life in this new podcast series. The legacy of Kathleen McArthur whose life blossomed on the Sunshine Coast has been captured in a new podcast series launched by Sunshine Coast Libraries.Supported by the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Government, Libraries have produced a podcast series of 22 episodes based on the Kathleen McArthur’s Lunch Hour Theatre Scripts Collection.

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