Grant given for Woy Woy stories

A study of local Woy Woy stories has received grant funding of $1000 from Gosford Council as part of its Local Studies Assistance Grants (LSAG).

Local historian Ms Sharon Bull applied for funding for the study, "Woy Woy's Life in Stories".

Ms Bull said: "The Woy Woy area has a fascinating history and many 'characters' that deserve to be celebrated.

"This MP3 oral history recording and publishing project aims to record 10 life stories of long-term Woy Woy area residents."

Council officers stated that the need for oral history recording in the district was "pressing", and the applicant was "to be congratulated" for adapting new technologies to recording the life experiences of some of the areas elderly residents.

Officers stated that the projected outcome for the study would be an MP3 oral history recording of residents and a book of "broad interest to local historians, Woy Woy residents and students".

The initial print run would be for 25 copies.

Ms Bull asked for $1230 for the A4 laser printed book, card covers and spiral binding or $2630 for the A5 hard cover book.

Officers recommended a grant of only $1000 due to available funds.

The study was one of three to be accepted by council.

Council agenda COM.23, 28 Aug 2007