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ORAL HISTORY (AUDIO): SEDGWICK, GEORGE

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George Douglas Sedgwick was born on 05 November 1927 in Beverley, Western Australia. His family moved to Subiaco when he was four years old and lived at 50 Bedford Avenue. He talks about his experience growing up in Subiaco before World War II, including the housing, layout of the suburb, and neighbours. He talks about the local shops and area as well as common household items and having a rear toilet hooked up to the sewage. George recalls the onset of the war and the mood towards this around Subiaco and about the circumstances that lead to him becoming an air raid warden, and the training and duties required for the job. He talks about his father’s job during the war being in charge of the local animal holding yards. He recalls his education at Thomas Street School and Perth Modern and talks about the change he has seen in Subiaco since he moved away in the 50’s.

Interviewee: Geroge Douglas Sedgwick

Date of Interview: 5 October 2009

Interviewer: John Bannister

Transcriber: Unknown

Indexer: Alicia Mackenzie

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Interview Recorded 5 October 2009

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cwa-org-43-2014.62

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Social history of Subiaco

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Wednesday, 2 September, 2026

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