Toby Wildon papers, ca 1930's

MLMSS 9209

fonds

ca 1930's

872747

0.01 metres of textual material (1 folder)

Toby Wildon was born in England and served in the army as a driver, but suffered a lifetime of ill-health due to lung damage. He married Eileen Kilpatrick of Naracoorte, South Australia. He became a taxi driver during the depression of the 1930's, as well as before and after WWII. The manuscript gives his recollections of life as a taxi driver in Sydney during these years. Observations of the taxi industry, evading legal sanctions when obtaining sly grog, types of passengers, and other drivers of the road.

It was originally written by hand but a typewritten version has been provided.

1. Behind the Wheel. Chapter I.

2. We are different. Part 1, chapter V.

3. Mr. and Mrs. Motorist.

4. Drunks.

5. Untitled.

6. Loose page no. 5.

7. "With compliments" note addressed to 'Harry' from 'Margaret.

8. 2 issues of 'Green Light'. Magazine of the Green Cab Drivers' Association. Vol. 1, no. 7, May 1947; Vol. 1, no. 9 [Dec. 1947?]. Articles provided by Toby Wildon.

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