Ken Shafer

Oral History Interview

Ken shares the story of how he came to be a panel beater following a road accident that took the life of a famous boxer called Dave Sands.

Discussions include: Reg Baker, Fisher's Ghost and Shell garages, Sid Pope, fundraising, Good Intent Hotel, panel beating, Lack's Hotel, Barry Clinton, Ron Harris, Gordon Fetterplace, Protestants, Catholic Church, Harry Shafer, horse riding to school, boxing, Ita Buttrose, speedway, St Gregory's College,

Interview by: Andrew Allen, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library

Recorded: 14 April 2016

Portrait of Ken Shafer

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