Crane driver on the Wharf [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret McPherson

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AuthorLewis, Harry William, 1925-; McPherson, MargaretDescriptionJoined the Lumpers' Union after World War II so he could get a job -- Shovelling coal, being paid by the day -- Working conditions and clothing -- Introduction of the forklift around 1950 -- Crane driver for the Port Authority -- Reasons for becoming a crane driver -- Training -- Impact of containerisation -- Differences between crane types -- Sulphur boats -- Asbestos -- Health problems and compensation -- Boss and crew -- Ladders -- Working at the Woolstores, then Goldsborough Mort -- Studying at night for a Wool Classers Certificate -- Wages -- Flight mechanic during World War II -- Container ships -- Passenger ships -- State Ships -- Loading sheep -- Smells of Fremantle -- Price of land before and after the warImprint1988Collation1 sound cassette (45 min.) + Transcript (16 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1988NotesInterview conducted by Margaret McPherson on 3 August 1988. Transcript includedContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL:Dewey ClassOH/LEWAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000224950LocationOral History Collection

PeopleHarry William LewisSubjectWaterside Workers Federation of Australia, Fremantle BranchWaterside workers (Lumpers)Fremantle Port AuthorityFremantle HarbourCollectionOral History Collection

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