Hello, gentle listener, and welcome to nocturnal transmissions, the fortnightly podcast that brings you dark tales both old and new, performed by your humble narrator, Kristen Holland.

Before we get down to business, let's pause a moment to acknowledge the great Australian singer-songwriter, Archie Roach,

who has recently passed over into the dream time.

I'm sure many of our Australian listeners will already be familiar with this great Coory Storytellers' music.

But for those of you out

there not in the know, perhaps

the best way to share the

beauty and importance

of his work is simply

to recommend you listen to

his 1993

album, Charmoo

Dreaming.

I warn you, though, you may want to have a box of tissues nearby.

It's pretty moving stuff.

Thank you, Mr. Roach, for bringing a little bit of much-needed beauty into the world.

Charmoo, Dreaming. bringing a little bit of much-needed beauty into the world. Jamu dreaming.

We recommend it.

Oh dear, now I'm feeling all mordland and sentimental.

Oh well, if that's the mood we're in, then

perhaps I'll also take this moment to say a heartfelt thank you

to those lovely listeners who have been kind enough to share

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