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CHAPTER 11
45 WOODSIDE
FIRESTONE
It was providential that Ruth and I had applied for a
mortgage to buy our new home, 45 Woodside while I was still
employed at the “Boston Standard” and before I changed
direction to became a salesman of Motor Cars and Lorries, as
consequently my weekly salary dropped by 20 per cent and
my promised commission on sales never ever seemed to
materialise.
45 Woodside with the 1966 Firestone Anglia (ONU134D).
Early in 1967 I found myself officially about to commence
my new job as a salesman for the Firestone Tyre and Rubber
Company.
The turgid, uncertain days of “The Garage” were over and I
really could look forward to a career with a very large
International Company. Fred, my new boss had explained all
about the company car and the fact that it was expected to do
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