Ipswich Today | Special guest Gary Edwards talks about growing up in Ipswich as part of the family behind RT Edwards

Our chat begins in 1931, the year Gary's grandfather started a one man business from the seat of a pushbike. The business went on to become a retailing icon. Hear in Gary's own words his first memories as a child growing up and living in Roderick Street through to the dizzy heights of corporate America and back again. The story of RT Edwards and Sons is part of the story and fabric of Ipswich.
Published: 24 July 2020.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Additional audio: YouTube. Copyright retained by the respective owners.

Show Notes

Our chat begins in 1931, the year Gary's grandfather started a one man business from the seat of a pushbike. The business went on to become a retailing icon. Hear in Gary's own words his first memories as a child growing up and living in Roderick Street through to the dizzy heights of corporate America and back again. The story of RT Edwards and Sons is part of the story and fabric of Ipswich.
Published: 24 July 2020.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Additional audio: YouTube. Copyright retained by the respective owners.

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Local voices, news, commentary and community information for residents and businesses in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch on 27 February 2020 the show was renamed Ipswich Today from 23 April 2020. www.ipswichtoday.com.au