Voices of the Gascoyne
Voices of the Gascoyne
Podcast Description
The best ideas often emerge from unexpected moments - conversations over coffee, shared memories, and a deep appreciation for the past. That’s exactly how Voices of the Gascoyne came to life: through a chance conversation with a former pastoralist, whose story sparked a bigger idea.These stories, often uncovered by chance, are woven into the very fabric of our region. They capture the triumphs and challenges of those who came before us—their resilience in the face of adversity, their ability to "just get on with it," and the way they shaped the industry we know today.Bringing this idea to fruition, transforming it into six compelling, carefully curated stories, was only possible thanks to the dedication and expertise of Stephanie Coombes Creative. Her commitment to the interviewees and the process resulted in conversations that go beyond what we at GCG could have ever hoped for.Welcome to Voices of the Gascoyne, a podcast series exploring the remarkable stories of the pastoralists who paved the way. These men and women faced enormous challenges—navigating communication, transport, and electricity in remote landscapes, surviving natural disasters, market collapses, and shifting government policies.Through their stories, we gain invaluable insights, lessons drawn from experience, resilience, and perseverance. For them, it was simply life. For us, it’s both an inspiration and a guide for the future.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics such as resilience, nostalgia, and the impact of historical and environmental challenges on pastoral life. Each episode features compelling narratives like Tim D'Arcy sharing his upbringing on Lyndon Station, Jos Percy recounting his war-touched childhood, and Libby Gooch's fight for her family property after profound loss, illustrating their individual and collective experiences within a vibrant agricultural landscape.
The best ideas often emerge from unexpected moments – conversations over coffee, shared memories, and a deep appreciation for the past. That’s exactly how Voices of the Gascoyne came to life: through a chance conversation with a former pastoralist, whose story sparked a bigger idea.
These stories, often uncovered by chance, are woven into the very fabric of our region. They capture the triumphs and challenges of those who came before us—their resilience in the face of adversity, their ability to “just get on with it,” and the way they shaped the industry we know today.
Bringing this idea to fruition, transforming it into six compelling, carefully curated stories, was only possible thanks to the dedication and expertise of Stephanie Coombes Creative. Her commitment to the interviewees and the process resulted in conversations that go beyond what we at GCG could have ever hoped for.
Welcome to Voices of the Gascoyne, a podcast series exploring the remarkable stories of the pastoralists who paved the way. These men and women faced enormous challenges—navigating communication, transport, and electricity in remote landscapes, surviving natural disasters, market collapses, and shifting government policies.
Through their stories, we gain invaluable insights, lessons drawn from experience, resilience, and perseverance. For them, it was simply life. For us, it’s both an inspiration and a guide for the future.
In this episode, we speak to Tim and Chris D’Arcy from Lyndon Station.
Tim D’Arcy’s childhood on Lyndon Station was full of adventure and freedom. Accompanied by friends and mentors from the local Aboriginal community, he developed a love of the land and a dream to own his own station one day.
And, with the help of his wife, Tim would make that dream come true several times over. Today, Lyndon Station has been under the care of the D’Arcy family for over 90 years.
To start our conversation, I asked Tim to share the story of how his father came to be on Lyndon.
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