George Rogers Metherell; Fremantle Prison Officer and Superintendent
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AuthorMetherell, George Rogers, 1910 - 1995; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionIntroduction and biographical details -- Schooling in Fremantle -- Office boy -- Apprentice cabinet maker with Locke's -- Road work during the Depression -- 1934: work available at Fremantle Prison to replace an officer who is ill -- Midnight shift -- Permanent work -- Superintendent in 1968 -- Staff names -- Discipline -- Hangings -- Prison and punishment -- Rehabilitation and trustImprint1985Collation1 sound cassette (50 min.) + Guide to contents (3 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1985NotesInterview conducted by Margaret Howroyd on 13 June 1985. Access: openDewey ClassOH/METAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes
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Barcode30118000426027LocationOral History Collection
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Metherell, George Rogers, 1910 - 1995; Howroyd, Margaret, George Rogers Metherell; Fremantle Prison Officer and Superintendent. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 03/05/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/48215
