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Child In Time - Growing up in the 1960s!

It is about growing up in the 1960s in Australia. It is part history and part memories, personal experience and more!

Recent Episodes

March 24, 2025

That first date!

Send us a text This time, it's all about that first date! We start with a date that never was and then return to a date that went; well, you can decide. Listen to see how it all turned out. Thanks for listening! You can conta...

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Feb. 14, 2025

It's the fad, Dad!

Send us a text This time, we discuss, among other things, yoyos, slot cars, superballs, bowling alleys and miniskirts. So many fads and crazes in the 1960s are still around, but you are cautioned not to limbo again unless giv...

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Nov. 21, 2024

Hey, teacher, leave that kid alone!

Send us a text It's a double-length episode about the teacher we had in 5th class in 1965. Please note that this episode details a schoolteacher's harsh treatment of a child and may not be suitable for everyone. You may prefe...

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Oct. 12, 2024

A chat to a child in 1964!

Send us a text In a fantastic world first, our host travels through time to speak with a child in 1964, 60 years ago! Leslie talks about day-to-day life, and listeners will note the differences from life today. Please note- L...

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Sept. 16, 2024

The Great (Australian) Outdoors!

Send us a text This time we talk about snakes, spiders, sharks, crocodiles, deadly jellyfish, and cicadas. For this brief and far from comprehensive 16-minute tour, please keep your arms inside your trolley at all times. Exit...

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July 17, 2024

Hair!

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the new series! In the 60s guys started to wear their hair long. It was the fashion, it was rebellious, and it was very bad for barbers. Sometimes, it was even dangerous to have long hair. ...

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