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Claremont Museum > Records

Oral History - June, John and Victor Atkinson

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Oral History recorded on 4.11.1988 of the siblings from the Atkinson Family.

Historical information

John Atkinson (not the one in this interview) was one of the original Pensioner Guards who came out to Australia and settled in Claremont. His descendants lived in the Claremont area for many generations.

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cwa-org-28-OH/88.17

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Town of Claremont

William's Cab Service

Claremont Asylum

Henwood's Drapery

Royal Agricultural Show

Claremont Picture Theatre

Graylands Demonstration School

Claremont State School

Cordin's Butcher

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