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ORAL HISTORY (AUDIO): BUXTON, HEATHER

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1983

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Overview

Summary: Born in Subiaco in 1918. Miss Buxton recalls life in Subiaco and Shenton Park, including the pharmacy, Rosalie school, Thomas Street, trams, cars, horses, shopping, Kings Park, Subiaco wine saloon, Literary Institute and Mrs Daglish.

Interviewee: Heather Buxton

Date of Interview: 11 August 1983

Interviewer: Ken Spillman

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Historical information

Miss Heather Buxton was interviewed by Ken Spillman on 18 August 1983. The original tape is in the Battye Library.

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cwa-org-43-1986.304

Keywords

Shops And Businesses, Subiaco

People File (green)

Aboriginal History - Community

Rosalie Primary School

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Monday, 30 June, 2025

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83

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