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Boyd Dawkins Oral History interview recording

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DescriptionInterview with Boyd Dawkins at his home at Gawler River.
Interviewer: Gillian Pearson, Local History Officer, Munno Para Public Library
Topics include:
Family Tree
Early family history, John Dawkins pioneer settler who came out to the Gawler River District with his family 1847
Farming River Methodist Church
Conflict with Aborigines
Floods and counter measures taken by farmers
Samuel Dawkins and the Angle Vale Bridge
Local roads and transport routes and vehicles used by the family. Journey to Adelaide
Family involvement in community affairs, Awards. Advisory Board of Agriculture Royal Agricultural Society, Liberal Party
Angle Vale School and Church
Boyd Dawkins early life, schools, Roseworthy Agricultural College and the Elder Conservatorium
Singing including the BBC and conducting choirs
His political career from 1962. Member of the Legislative Council. Achievements and committee work. Mister Dawkins talks about some of his political philosophies.
Postscript how the family fared in the 1930’s depression.
Date created7 August 1987

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PersonBoyd DawkinsSamuel DawkinsJohn DawkinsPlaceGawler RiverCollectionOral HistorySubjectAngle Vale Bridge Angle Vale ChurchAngle Vale School

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