Interview with George Downs [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd
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AuthorDowns, George Meritt, 1902 - 2001; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionInterview with George Merritt Downs. Introduction -- Biographical details, born 29 Duke St. -- Worked with State Engineering and Implement Works during Depression years -- Fremantle Harbour Trust for 38 years -- Retired 1967 -- Mechanic, though not qualified and serviced cranes on wharf -- Describes the beginning of mechanisation at the Port of Fremantle and the American influence on building facilities during World War II at the portImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 1985Collation1 sound cassette (ca.60 min.) + Guide to contents (6 leaves) + Collateral (4 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1985NotesSUPPORT MATERIAL: Photocopies of: photograph (2 copies) (2 leaves) ; letter to Mr G. M. Downs from Fremantle Port Authority re: retirement [12th January 1967], ration coupon, Fremantle Harbour Trust permit (2 copies) (2 leaves); See also: Fremantle City Library Local History Collection, Photograph Collection Print No's 1813-1816Dewey ClassOH/DOWAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes
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Barcode30118000424915LocationOral History Collection
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Downs, George Meritt, 1902 - 2001; Howroyd, Margaret, Interview with George Downs [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 12/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/9407
