J.Gadsden Pty. Ltd. in O'Connor Industrial Estate

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Reference numberLH000382DescriptionJ. Gadsden Pty. Ltd. in O'Connor Industrial Estate. The development of O'Connor was sponsored by the City of Fremantle. It is located two and a half miles from the city centre. In 1967, 4000 people were employed in the area. J. Gadsden Pty. Ltd. was established in Ladner Street, O'Connor in 1961. Services: production of cans, bedding, plastic, canvas. In 1968 the company employed 300 people (Weekend News 22.06.1968). In 1981, a $3,000,000 welding line, the first of its type to be used in W.A. was installed. See: Miscellany File 338.47.Date1967Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes

SuburbO'ConnorSubjectO’Connor Industrial EstateCollectionPhotographic Collection

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J.Gadsden Pty. Ltd. in O'Connor Industrial Estate