Family history as recounted by Peggy Collins, [oral history] / interviewed by Margaret Massie

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AuthorCollins, Peggy, 1920-DescriptionPeggy Collins born in South Shields 29th May 1920 -- Was raised by grandparents until age of 9 -- Put on boat "Oronsay" on her own for a month, sailing to Fremantle -- First meeting in Fremantle with her mother, now married with a baby half sister -- Unsettled family life, mother left husband and worked up north on cattle stations -- Peggy now aged 12 to be looked after by Welfare authorities -- Dressmaking course -- Working in Sick Children's hospital in Perth as a special maid to Matron Stokes, from 1939 to 1945 -- 1941 met future husband Edwin while on holiday in Bunbury -- Married in 1942 -- Daughter June born in 1945 -- Moved into 140 Forrest St Fremantle -- Father in law Charlie Collins built their house himself -- Died in 1961 -- Twin boys Graham and Barry born 1949 -- Husband Edwin was in the army, then worked at Masters' dairy -- Eyesight deterioration -- Died in 1969 -- Peggy recently moved into new home in 2007 -- Children, grandchildren and great grandchildren mostly live in Fremantle area.ImprintFremantle : 2007.Collation1 sound cassette ( 60 min.) + synopsis (2 p.)LanguageEnglishDate Published2007NotesPhotocopied photographs; page from 1910/11 rate book showing Collins Bros Workshop; page from Railway Staff Journal (Charles Collins).Dewey ClassOH/COLAudio FormatCassette

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Barcode30118000267231LocationOral History Collection

PeoplePeggy CollinsCollectionOral History Collection

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