Interview with Hans Peter Jensen / / interviewed by Margaret Howroyd
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AuthorJensen, Hans Peter; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionInterview conducted on 29th November 1983. Peter Jensen was born in Leederville in 1909. His family lived in various parts of Fremantle until settling in North Fremantle. Difficulties supporting family during the depression. Piemaking and delivery; newspaper boy at nine; Burford's Soap factory at fourteen. Attended North Fremantle State School and Fremantle Boys. Also worked for Mt Lyell Superphosphate Co., Keasey Bros., WA Farmers Wool Store, Shop Assistants Union, Arbitration Court, Union organiser for 9 years. Involved with Druid's Friendly Society, Sec. of North Fremantle Labor Party. Many changes in North Fremantle due to industrial expansion. Retirement, Chairman of WA Bowling, Leighton Surf Club.Imprint1983Collation2 sound cassettes (1 hr., 35 min.)LanguageEnglishDewey ClassOH / JENAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes
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Barcode30118000425235LocationOral History Collection
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Jensen, Hans Peter; Howroyd, Margaret, Interview with Hans Peter Jensen / / interviewed by Margaret Howroyd. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 28/04/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/48214
