Interview with Gladys Rosalie Locke [oral history] / / interviewer: Daralynne Platt and Joan Brodsgaard

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AuthorLocke, Gladys Rosalie, 1898 - 1990; Platt, Daralynne; Brodsgaard, JoanDescriptionThe wooden house in Douro Road -- Moving to a new house on Alexandra Road -- Walking to Plympton School -- Living on the upper floor of C & H Locke in Market Street and attending Princess May School -- Watching a hot-air balloon -- "White labour" only at Locke's -- The Chinese landlord -- Moss Street and its neighbourhood -- Moved to her present house in 1913 -- Lawns, coach house and stables, 3 toilets -- The maid and the washerwoman -- Horse and trap -- Orchard at Jandakot and watermelons -- First cars -- Crabbing and picnics at Point Walter -- The Methodist Church in Glyde Street -- Queen's Hall -- Picture theatres: Richmond, Mayfair -- Family management -- Scholarship to Modern School -- School sports and factions -- Trains and trams -- Training College and University -- Trams decorated on special occasions -- A trip around the world -- Father's terms as Mayor of East Fremantle -- Miss Locke teaching till 1936 -- Acting as Mayoress when mother sick -- President and volunteer work for Red Cross and Emergency Service -- Volunteer work during World War II -- Y.W.C.A. afternoons for 30 years from around 1946 -- Looking after migrants -- Good Neighbour Council -- The YWCA Luncheon Room at the Show -- Representing the Y at overseas gatherings -- Soroptimist service club from 1953 -- Helping the Slow Learners with suppers in St John's Hall -- Playing golf -- Royal Fremantle Golf Club -- Selling raffle tickets -- Awarded an M.B.E. for work with the YWCAImprint1975Collation1 sound cassette (90 min.) + Transcript (15 leaves) + Guide to contents (3 p.)LanguageEnglishDate Published1975NotesInterview conducted by Daralynne Platt and Joan Brodsgaard on 17 September 1975. Access: open. Transcript includedDewey ClassOH/LOCAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000425136LocationOral History Collection

PeopleGladys Rosalie LockeSubjectVolunteersClubs and SocietiesLocke's Furniture StoreCollectionOral History Collection

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