Barbara Roberts
Mother and family lived in Acton Cottages no. 4
Interview: With cousin Lynn West, April 2011
"I'm Barbara Roberts and I live in Farrer, and I have memories of my mum Helen Dunshea living in no. 4 Acton Cottages, with her siblings Amy, Eric and Frank, and parents Ernest and Christina. My grandfather Ernest worked as a nightwatchman and as a gardener for George Weston. My mother went to school at Telopea Park, and when she had finished school she became a dressmaker. I used to play hockey on the Acton flats."
Barbara and her cousin Lynn came to the community sessions with their uncle Frank Dunshea.
Video
In this extended compilation, past Acton residents and Canberra locals share their feelings on how the area has changed since the construction of Lake Burley Griffin. There were many varied responses, ranging from opinions on how the lake has directly impacted on Acton, to its influence on Canberra more broadly. Read more