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Richmond Oral History Project

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Wilkes family

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Richmond

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Tasman District Council

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Wilkes, Bill

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First NameWilliam Last NameWilkesDescriptionMr Bill Wilkes was the fourth generation of Wilkes to live in Richmond. He was a builder and a Richmond Borough Councillor.

In this interview he talks about his family history, the timber yards, joinery business, blacksmith, May's store and other businesses in Queen Street. He also talks about how Wilkes building firm operated during the 1930s depression.AuthorLes SlaterTyped by Louise ChartersDate05 October 1984OccupationBuilderAge at Death70Family or next of kinHoward Cecil WilkesHazel Mary Wilkes (nee Bird)Cemetery/Buried AtRichmond CemeterySubject/KeywordBlacksmithsBuildersBusinessesButchersCarsColeman familyFactoriesIncubator LaneInterviewsMay's StoreOral history transcriptsQueen StreetW.E. Wilkes LtdWilkes familyYork PlaceConditions of UseThis oral history is to be used for your private research, education or study only. If you wish to share or use the material contained in this transcript in any other way, then please contact us first.

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CollectionRichmond Oral History ProjectPersonWilkes familyPlaceRichmondOrganisationTasman District Council

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