Interview with Mrs Beryl Troy [oral history] / / interviewer: Gwen Malone

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AuthorTroy, Beryl (nee Begg), 1928 -; Malone, GwenDescriptionParents in the Group Settlement Scheme, abandoned their farm during the Depression -- Converted hen house and other rented accommodation -- Mrs Morris -- South Terrace -- Meat and food -- Babies -- Beaconsfield school -- Discipline and caning -- Teachers: Miss Jackman, Miss Curvan, Mr Jones -- Play time -- Walking to and from school -- Shark proof fence at South Beach -- Swimming season -- Home remedies -- Evacuation to Northcliffe during WW II -- Dropping out of school -- Working as a floor hand at Joyce Bros. -- Wages and unionism -- Other jobs -- Pearce Bros. boot factory -- Handing out trade union pamphlets -- Male and female wages compared -- Studying at Stanley School of Dressmaking -- Night school -- Work at the Seamen's Union office -- Pick-up system -- Marriage to Lal Troy -- Getting a State Housing Commission house -- Petitions and social action in Willagee -- Paddy TroyImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 1984Collation1 sound cassette (90 min.) + transcript (15 p.)LanguageEnglishDate Published1984Dewey ClassOH/TROAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000229678LocationOral History Collection

PeopleBeryl Troy (nee Begg)SubjectTrade unionsWorld War, 1939-1945 - War workWorld War, 1939-1945 - Economic conditionsCollectionOral History Collection

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