Nicole Hunt Oral History

DETAILS

Overview
Nicole Hunt reflects on her childhood, adolescence, and early working life in Pomona and the Noosa region from the 1970s through the 1990s, offering an intimate portrait of small town life. Born in 1969, she moved to Pomona at age three when her family joined the management team of the Pomona Hotel. Her early memories centre on the hotel community, local families, and the sense of collective care that characterised the town. Hunt describes a childhood of freedom—roaming the town on foot or by bike, visiting friends on surrounding properties, playing in creeks, attending the annual show, and interacting with notable local characters.

School life played a major role in her upbringing, from attending the original Pomona school in town to transitioning to the new Station Street campus. She recalls influential teachers, the revival of the King of the Mountain race in 1979, and the tight knit nature of the student community. A significant event from her teen years was the tragic loss of classmate Andrew White in floodwaters, which deeply affected the town.

Hunt began working for Noosa Council at age 15, later joining the libraries and observing major organisational and regional changes. Her story highlights the warmth, safety, and strong community bonds of growing up in rural Pomona, and the lasting connections she maintains with the region today.

Photograph

Nicole Hunt

Oral History Transcript

Nicole Hunt Oral History - Transcript

Audio

Nicole Hunt Oral History - Audio

IDENTIFIERS

Subject (Keywords)Childhood

CONNECTIONS

LocalityPomonaPersonNicole HuntOrganisation & ClubNoosa Shire CouncilSchoolPomona State SchoolProjectHistory of Noosa LibrariesMenuDecade | 2010-2019