Elders Group
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24 Hours Without Power

as told by Elders Group · Palm Island, Queensland, Australia

Rodney, Daniel, George & Carlos: 24 Hours Without Power ===

[00:00:00]

What was that like for you? Oh, we, that power went off. Yeah. About six at, yeah. One to six dark. Yeah. Yeah. And we didn't even know that. Well, we, that landslide there. True. Yeah. True. How was the rest of the time with the power out? What happened? Oh, it was 24 hours that it, yeah, yeah, yeah. We were. You come on that, I don't know, that afternoon or whatever.

Mm. Yeah. Some, some ran up and Yeah, yeah, yeah. Another one different grid there too. See? Yep. Yep. The road was closed down there. Rock. Yeah. And did it affect you much or was it okay or what was it like for you? Uh. Well, I'm sort of up this, I'm up to street here. [00:01:00] Yeah. See, I'm not down the other farm. Mm. I would've found it hard thing, especially the bridges and that No powerful thing too, you know?

Yeah, yeah. Fool. Doesn't thing go off there too, you know? Yeah. Yeah.

And anyone, I think they were giving out beds to a few people. Did anyone get a bed or, oh yeah. That good? Cool. Is your comfy one or, yeah. Is that too bad? What's that? Yeah. Yeah. I call,

uh, true. Oh, that's right. The hospital giving it that. Yeah. What's your name? Sorry? Brother Rodney King. Rodney? Yeah. I to meet you on Badden? Yeah. Then what's your name? Daniel. Daniel. What's your name? Brother? George. George. George. Are you follows, um, going to the men's thing at the hospital today or no? No.

What that, what's? [00:02:00] Oh, I thought there was a men's group with them. The hospital today at 12. Ah,

the police station. What are you here? Oh, okay. There. Okay. Yeah. Right. He usually out here. Yeah. Front brother usually here. Yeah. Yeah. I just met the fellow over there. He is running. Remember his name though? He was over here. Oh, that's the name. Yeah.

Islam. Yeah, yeah, yeah. He would make name. He's gonna make me go You. And you've got no CEO now? No. Did they leave? Yeah, come in. Yeah. Yeah. Um, yeah. And I'm like just talking to people about the flood and Yeah. Just taking a few photos and Oh, yeah. Trying to work out what the story is,[00:03:00]

everybody. Yeah. Yeah. Wasn't too bad. That's good. Is anyone happy to get their photo taken? Ah, I don't think so. No. No photo taken with that? No, it, it's just, it's for the report for the story. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Yep. Does anyone want to do that or no? No, no, no, no. You want photo taken? Yes. Yeah, you can take that.

Alright. All right. How we going? Can you move over a tiny bit?

All right. I'm turn it on. That'd be a good start. I hope so. So what, sorry, all.

That's not too bad. You got a little like sun there, but that's [00:04:00] cool. That works. You want one? One? You right here one. Yeah, mate. It's perfect. I'll show you one sec. You don't like smiling,

looking good? Yeah. Yeah. I'll show yours. I usually have a camera too, but I usually get the other one. How much that would with this camera? It's the old one. These, you could probably get this whole camera for let's say 600 bucks. Yeah. Pretty cheap. It's a very old one. You don't want a photo, you know. Right.

Woman,

good to meet you, Carlos. Have a good day. Yeah.

Elders Group

Elders Group

Palm Island, Queensland, Australia

The Elders Group, guided by Ben, serves as a vibrant conduit for preserving and sharing the profound stories of Australia's Indigenous communities. Rooted in the rich tapestry of places like Palm Island, Calcadun country, and beyond, Ben's journey is defined by heartfelt yarning sessions with elders like Ethel and Frank, capturing the essence of life through storms and celebrations. His collaborations with the Elders Justice Group and on projects like Orange Sky weave together narratives that reveal the nuanced, dynamic lives of these communities, aiming to create publications that reflect their resilience and wisdom. Engaged deeply in the art of storytelling, the group is dedicated to illuminating the myriad voices and experiences that shape their world, fostering understanding across Australia.

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