ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionFour interviews with members of the Guelfi family.
The Guelfi family form an important part of the history of Osborne Park in relation to market gardening and live produce, and as members of the community.
Alice Guelfi nee Ferrie - In this interview, Mrs Guelfi discusses her family in Scotland, meeting Frank Guelfi, children, first home, Mrs Glass, family, Perth, Mrs Guelfi senior, World War I, the Depression, World War II, entertainment, markets and market gardening, and road building.
Clifton James Guelfi - In these remembrances, Mr Guelfi considers his family, Osborne Park Bowling Club, rules of the game, family triumphs, swine fever, and his parents.
Frederick Giovanni Guelfi - Mr Guelfi’s memories include tales about his family, childhood, including chores and school, tailoring apprenticeship, Mr Moss, prices and fashions, World War II, restarting tailoring, cars, marriage and first home, the Guild Lodge, sport, including tennis and bowls, the Perth Road Board and roads and traffic.
Richard Sebastian Guelfi - Here are further accounts of the Guelfi family life, sharing details about their home, father’s business, school, work, horses, market gardening, the piggery, swine fever, World War II, Associations, time spent as a Shire Councillor, life in Osborne Park, Lucca, and his descendants. TypeOral historyCollectionMilitary collectionDate created1984Duration186 minutes
Oral history interview with the Guelfi family . City of Stirling Art and History Collection, accessed 07/12/2025, https://collections.stirling.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/1256
