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Timetables Through Time: A conversation with Australian Timetable Association

September 01, 2023 CAVAL Season 1 Episode 1
Timetables Through Time: A conversation with Australian Timetable Association
Shelf Matters by CAVAL
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Shelf Matters by CAVAL
Timetables Through Time: A conversation with Australian Timetable Association
Sep 01, 2023 Season 1 Episode 1
CAVAL

In this pilot episode, guests David Hennell, Len Regan (Archivist) and Richard May from the Australian Timetable Association (ATA) take you on a journey through the world of timetables, where history comes alive in printed schedules. From the early days of aviation to the evolution of train networks, these experts reveal the hidden connections between transportation, history, and society. It is interesting to learn how these passionate enthusiasts have preserved and shared a treasure trove of timetables, providing insights into our nation's past.

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Watch the episode on our YouTube or Shelf Matters Website or listen to it on most audio streaming platforms.
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In this pilot episode, guests David Hennell, Len Regan (Archivist) and Richard May from the Australian Timetable Association (ATA) take you on a journey through the world of timetables, where history comes alive in printed schedules. From the early days of aviation to the evolution of train networks, these experts reveal the hidden connections between transportation, history, and society. It is interesting to learn how these passionate enthusiasts have preserved and shared a treasure trove of timetables, providing insights into our nation's past.

Contact us if you wish to know more about this collection.

Watch the episode on our YouTube or Shelf Matters Website or listen to it on most audio streaming platforms.
Join the conversation on Facebook @Cavalltd, Twitter @cavaledu and LinkedIn @CAVAL
Email us at caval@caval.edu.au
Thanks for listening!

Intro
What is ATA and why Timetables?
Childhood formative experiences relating to timetables
Mountain of history in the collection
Value to academia and students
Digital preservation and the future
At SLV holding a red Skybus timetable
Favourite CAVAL team member