ORAL HISTORY (AUDIO): ARCUS, RUSSELL
2010Russel Edward Arcus talks of the origins of Arcus Pty Ltd in the Subiaco area. The company has downsized recently and in 2010, are now based in Malaga WA. He speaks of his memories of the family business in Subiaco and looks at the many changes that he has seen over time. He looks at the company today and looks at the numerous products being produced. Russel looks at the way that computers have changed the business. He speaks of the ever expanding world market associated with the introduction of the internet and the influence of producers in Asia.
Interviewee: Russell Arcus
Date of Interview: 7 October 2010
Interviewer: John Bannister
Transcriber: unknown
Indexer: Marvin Wallin
Interview Recorded on 7th October 2010. Family History done by John Bannister. Several Photographs of factory also provided in supplemental folder on Utility Drive.
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History of Subiaco business in the 1950s-90s.
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