Fremantle during World War II [oral history] / / interviewer: Phoebe Freeman
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AuthorHoskins, Dorothy, 1922-; Freeman, PhoebeDescriptionInterview with Dorothy Hoskins (nee Hall). Family history -- Attended Alma Street School, then South Terrace Primary -- Lessons - how bees made honey -- Fire at Economic Ltd. -- Death of brother Frank on wharf -- Employed by Pearse Bros. Boot Factory, North Fremantle -- Declaration of World War II -- Family that enlisted -- Precautions -- Employed at Tinny Thomas manufacturing ginger beer -- Description of corrugated iron home in Attfield Street -- Rationing -- Voluntary work -- "Bloody Sunday" -- Feelings towards Japanese and Germans -- Canon Collick -- End of war -- Cabin Tea RoomsImprint1995Collation1 sound cassette (30 min.) + transcript ( leaves) + Collateral ( leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1995NotesInterview conducted by Phoebe Freeman on 25th July 1995 Transcription by: Access: Open Transcript includedContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL:Dewey ClassOH/HOSAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes
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Barcode30118000223267LocationOral History Collection
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Hoskins, Dorothy, 1922-; Freeman, Phoebe, Fremantle during World War II [oral history] / / interviewer: Phoebe Freeman. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 14/12/2025, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/9288
