Mabel and Paddy Troy [oral history] / / interviewer: Phil Thomson
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AuthorButorac, Hazel; Thomson, PhilDescriptionInterview with Hazel Butorac (nee Troy). Troy family living in Marmion St, Palmyra 1956 -- Daily routine -- Aboriginal people knocking on door for clothing, etc. -- Mother's relationship with neighbours -- State elections in 1956 - role played by Troy children: issuing pamphlets, 'how to vote' cards, and attending street corner meetings -- Paddy's speeches, appearances in the industrial court -- "Poppa Lou" -- Hazel's relationship with her father -- Paddy's relationship with his wife Mabel -- Visitors from the eastern states - Communist Party members -- Married 1956 to Joe Butorac -- How Paddy and Mabel met -- Paddy's favourite songsImprint1988Collation1 CDLanguageEnglishDate Published1988NotesInterview conducted by Phil Thomson on 17th June 1988, for Deck Chair Theatre's production "Paddy" Access: Restricted. Must contact interviewee for permission to listen,publish, etc. Transcript includedContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL: See Deckchair Theatre [pamphlet file] [792]Dewey ClassOH/BUTAudio FormatCDDigital ItemYes
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Butorac, Hazel; Thomson, Phil, Mabel and Paddy Troy [oral history] / / interviewer: Phil Thomson. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 19/01/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/9222
