War bride: Hilton Park [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd
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AuthorLawrie, Carmel Rosina (nee D' Arcy), 1922-; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionFamily and education details -- Short engagement to a British sailor whose ship was visiting Fremantle -- Home wedding -- Left for England as a war bride on troop ship SS Orbita, with baby -- Conditions on board ship to Liverpool -- No official welcome to the war brides -- Lawrie Family's welcome in Liverpool and London -- Return to Australia in separate cabins -- Husband sponsored as a migrant by her father -- Housing Commission house at Hilton Park, lacking facilities -- Wood stoves and failing power during peak hours -- Public telephone box -- The apprehension of emergencies -- Alcon's Store in South Street -- Baby sitting and neighbours' help -- Children's schooling at Catholic schools -- School canteen run by parentsImprint1994Collation1 sound cassette (45 min.) + Guide to contents (3 leaves) + Collateral (1 leaf)LanguageEnglishDate Published1994NotesInterview conducted by Margaret Howroyd on 12 April 1994. Access: openContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL: Photocopy of wedding photographDewey ClassOH/LAWAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes
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Barcode30118000425300LocationOral History Collection
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Lawrie, Carmel Rosina (nee D' Arcy), 1922-; Howroyd, Margaret, War bride: Hilton Park [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 08/12/2025, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/9312
