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Robyn Single

PersonRobyn Single Last edited by: Jessica Waugh

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Interview with Robyn Single on Tuesday 2nd April at the University of Newcastle.

Robyn had a variety of jobs associated with the Newcastle & Suburban Co-Operative Society (known as 'The Store'), including driving a horse drawn bread cart and being a representative and demonstrator for 'Windsor Blinds'. She also participated in the 'Store on Stage' charity performances. Other members of Robyn's family have also been involved in the history of 'The Store', her great uncle Kenneth Maitherson was one of the early founding board members, while another relative, Charles Rudd, worked many different jobs at 'The Store' his entire working life.

Interviewed by Victoria Grey as part of ‘The Store Oral History Project’.

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The Store - 121st Balance Sheet

'Oh those Fun Revues'

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SubjectNewcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society Ltd. -- History Last edited by: Josh Curley

Cooperative societies -- New South Wales – Newcastle Last edited by: Jessica Waugh

Date Created2nd April 2019 Last edited by: Josh Curley