Margaret Kronberger and the Fremantle Steam Laundry [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

DESCRIPTION

AuthorKronberger, Margaret (nee Lambert), 1914 -; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionIdentification and introduction -- Biographical details -- Eye trouble and schooling in South Australia -- Married Harry Kronberger in 1933 -- Travel by train to Western Australia -- World War II and fuel rationing -- Living at her father-in-law's house in Mosman -- Description of Rudolf Kronberger, owner of the Fremantle Steam Laundry -- Contract work from Fremantle Hospital -- Harry becomes owner-manager of the Laundry -- Ironing and drying before World War II -- Increased work during the war -- Liberty ships -- Sheets for hotels -- Depression years -- Deliveries -- Personnel -- Social life of staff -- Irene Griffiths -- Employee-employer relations -- Acquisition of the Port Laundry for dry cleaning only -- Fourth generation at the Laundry -- Music -- Soap making --ImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 1988Collation1 sound cassette (60 min.) + Guide to contents (4 leaves) + Collateral (10 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1988NotesSUPPORT MATERIAL: Prints 2326-2340Dewey ClassOH/KROAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

COPIES

Barcode30118000425375LocationOral History Collection

PeopleMargaret Kronberger (nee Lambert)Kronberger FamilySubjectSocial classFremantle Steam LaundryCollectionOral History Collection

ACCESS

Request AccessPlease email the Fremantle History Centre: lhc@fremantle.wa.gov.au