Every life belongs in history.
North Queensland Life Stories is an oral-history business led by Lynden Harbour, helping families, veterans and communities in Townsville and North Queensland preserve the stories that matter to them.
Lynden brings a background in historical research, studies in Ancient History and practical oral-history experience with the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. That experience informs a thoughtful approach to preparation, careful listening and the details that give a personal story its context.
Your voice. Your pace. Your story.
You do not need to have led a famous life, written a memoir or arranged every memory in order. We begin with the people, places and moments you want to remember, and build the conversation together.
Before recording, we discuss the purpose of your project, the topics you are comfortable sharing and who the finished story is intended for. You can pause, take a break or leave a question unanswered.
Preserved for those who come next
A recording holds something special: a familiar voice, a turn of phrase, a laugh. A transcript or book makes those memories easier to read, revisit and share. Together, they create a record that future generations can return to.