A collection of Willow Court audio pieces from a range of sources.
Living in Living Out Expo (WARD C) 2000
Contains 11 tracks that include interviews with ex-staff members.
Interview with Ryk Goddard Breakfast ABC 936 (23/4/13)
“Does making a film about a place work as a kind of exorcism? New Norfolk film-maker Nick Jarvis grew up with the shadow of the local asylum making his suburb the butt of jokes and mystery.
Now he’s waiting on tenterhooks for the local council to approve a doco/paranormal investigation he’s made into Willow Court before the old asylum is transformed into a hub of arts, craft and commerce….”
http://blogs.abc.net.au/tasmania/2013/04/willow-court-footage-a-day-in-the-life-of-an-archivist.html
Interview David Llewellyn PART 1- Statewide Mornings with Leon Compton ABC 936
16/8/13- Interview regarding the new Willow Court Conservation Special Committee and Restoration.
Interview David Llewellyn PART 2 Statewide Mornings with Leon Compton ABC 936
*16/8/13- Interview regarding the new Willow Court Conservation Special Committee and Restoration.
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Interview with Brisbanes 4BC with Moyd & Loretta
“Who ya gonna call? There’s been stories about strange sounds and smells and apparitions being seen at a former mental health hospital in New Norfolk, Tasmania. The some local council members are keen to find out if there’s something spooky to blame for the stories and are looking into hiring the Australian Paranormal Investigation Unit. Lead investigator Nick Jarvis chats to Moyd and Loretta.”
http://www.4bc.com.au/blogs/4bc-blog/who-ya-gonna-call/20110225-1b7zz.html
Interview Mario Cortes- Statewide Mornings with Leon Compton ABC 936
6/3/12- Following yesterday’s discussion, Leon caught up with Willow Court’s only resident Mario Cortes, and Derwent Valley Mayor Martyn Evans.
Mario Cortes bought part of the Willow Court complex with plans to turn it into an international college. He told Leon the economic climate has prevented him progressing the plan, but says something needs to be done to ensure the complex doesn’t fall down or isn’t destroyed.
Interview DVC Mayor- Statewide Mornings with Leon Compton ABC 936
6/3/12- Following yesterday’s discussion, Leon caught up with Willow Court’s only resident Mario Cortes, and Derwent Valley Mayor Martyn Evans.
Meanwhile, the Derwent Valley Mayor Martyn Evans rejects claims the Council has let the complex fall into disrepair.
Interview Simon Rolfe- Statewide Mornings with Leon Compton ABC 936
19/3/12- “Another fire at the historic Willow Court and Barracks in New Norfolk has again raised the issue of whether the complex once the site of the Royal Derwent Hospital – should be saved or left to fall down.”
“Simon Rolfe, Vice President of the Willow Court and Barracks Working Group says there appears to be little real interest from key parties in putting money and action into retaining the complex as an historic site.”
Interview Peter McFie- Statewide Mornings with Leon Compton ABC 936
19/3/12- “Another fire at the historic Willow Court and Barracks in New Norfolk has again raised the issue of whether the complex once the site of the Royal Derwent Hospital – should be saved or left to fall down.”
“Historian Peter McFie, who worked previously at Port Arthur, told Leon the site has national and international significance. “
Interview Nick Jarvis- Mornings with Andy Muirhead ABC 936
2009