Memories of Fremantle [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret McPherson

DESCRIPTION

AuthorEdinger, Millicent Jessie (nee Bowker), 1912- 2005; McPherson, MargaretDescriptionFather's grocery business -- Children's room -- Poor customers -- Horse breaking -- Deliveries -- Father manpowered during WW1 -- Photo by Izzy Orloff -- Fundraising dances -- May Latham -- Work at Coles -- Card playing -- Lumpers' strike -- Marrying Frank Edinger -- S.P. bookmaking from home -- Betting shops -- House in Moss St -- Post-war migrants -- House renovations -- Birth of first baby -- Rules of marriage -- A fussy man -- Death of mother in the flu epidemic of 1925 -- Other bookie families -- Christmas party -- Paino family -- Hold-up in bookshop -- A busy life in retirementImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 2001Collation2 mini disks (59 min. 30 sec. ; 53 min. 24 sec.) + 2 sound cassettes + guide to contents (3 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published2001Dewey ClassOH/EDIAudio FormatMinidiscDigital ItemYes

COPIES

Barcode30118000220594LocationOral History Collection

PeopleMillicent Jessie Edinger (nee Bowker)SubjectHealth and medical servicesHome life - GeneralBookmakersCollectionOral History Collection

ACCESS

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