My father, I remember......... [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

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AuthorManns, Francis (Frank) George, 1916 - 1993; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionBorn in Marmion Street, East Fremantle -- Family history details -- Father studied electricity with top marks through the International Correspondence Schools, London, and worked for Fremantle Tramways and Electric Lighting Board at the South Mole -- Father retired at 65 -- William a sub-station attendant in Quarry Street, working 3 shifts for many years -- Transferred to drive tail wagon : the motor vehicle with a lift to repair overhead wires for the trams -- Repairing and calibrating electric light meters at the Power Station in Quarry Street -- Jack Letts driving the last tram in 1952 -- Frank's childhood memories : free tram ride ; Richmond Raceway ; Uglieland ; fundraising for Fremantle Hospital -- Oscar Stack and other barber shops -- Lumpers' annual picnic -- Tram to Richmond -- Mother singing opera in the Town Hall -- Family music -- Taking hot meals to father at the Power House -- Frank's education -- M.J. Bateman's parcel service between Perth and Fremantle -- Building of Stirling Highway during the Depression -- Workers at the W.A. Brush Factory -- Cabin Tea Rooms in the High Street -- Some businesses around Fremantle -- Effect of the Depression on the Manns family -- Pocket money and leisure time -- Shopping -- The home gardenImprint1983Collation1 sound cassette (60 min.) + Guide to contents (2 leaves) + Collateral (16 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1983NotesInterview conducted by Margaret Howroyd on 9 December 1983. Access: openContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL: Photocopies of various papers belonging to his father William James MannsDewey ClassOH/MANAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000426084LocationOral History Collection

PeopleFrancis (Frank) George MannsSubjectFremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting BoardTramways CarbarnTram servicesDepression, 1929CollectionOral History Collection

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