I bring the first Portuguese to Fremantle [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

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AuthorCorreia, Francisco, 1914-1996; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionInterview with Francesco Correia. Introductory summary -- Biographical details -- Migration via Angola, South Africa, Cape Town (10 years) to Fremantle, 1952 -- "North Cape" sailed from Cape Town to Fremantle 75 days, owned by F. Correia, others aboard Antonio Correia, his brother, 3 cousins of Jse Silva, S.A. Skipper, 2 engineers -- "North Cape" fishing off W. A. coast, caught fire at Green Island -- Plantation set up at Canarvan with his brother David -- "Miss Portuguese" built for F. Correia at Mark Sombraillo ship yard, a freezer catcher boat 60 feet long -- Migration of Portuguese: F. Correia sponsored migrants from 2 villages: Madelina de Mar, Madeira (his home town) and Paul de Mar -- 80% of them settled in Fremantle -- Son, Manuel, (born 5/11/1952) manager of Correia Fishing Coy. -- Portuguese Club described and his part in itImprint1985Collation1 sound cassette (50 min.) + Guide to contents (4 leaves) + Collateral (2 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1985NotesInterview conducted by Margaret Howroyd on23rd July 1985 Access: OpenContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL: Spelling of names mentioned in interview (1 leaf) ; Map of world with voyages marked (1 leaf)Dewey ClassOH/CORAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000380984LocationOral History Collection

PeopleFrancisco CorreiaSubjectFishing industryShips and boatsMigrationMadeira (Portugal)CollectionOral History Collection

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