Worked for R.G. Lynn for 36 years [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret McPherson

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AuthorWilson, Robert, 1957-; McPherson, MargaretDescriptionFremantle Boys school in WW II -- Mr Reitze's model planes -- Office boy at Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line in Mouat St -- Tram tracks -- Return of POWs -- Victoria Quay and passenger ships -- Cargo handling methods -- Coal-burning ships -- Wharf labour -- Clubs -- Claims clerk with R.G.Lynn, shipping agents -- Aero clubs and air shows -- The last port -- Container revolution -- Merger of shipping companies ; staff retrenchments -- Refrigerated vessels -- Estimation and planning of cargo months ahead -- Cranes on wharf -- Stucken derrick -- Multi-purpose ships -- Wool and flour -- Tamerlane -- Door-to-door cargo -- Wharf changes -- General manager -- Unit load concept -- Changes in ships and containers -- Pacific International Lines -- Roma cafe -- Involvement with Australian Shipping Officers Association and Australian Chamber of Shipping -- Quality assuranceImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 1997Collation2 sound cassette (120 min.) + guide to contents (6 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1997Dewey ClassOH/WILAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

COPIES

Barcode30118000443543LocationOral History Collection

PeopleRobert Leslie WilsonSubjectShippingContainer transportCivil defenceWaterside workers (Lumpers)R.G. LynnCollectionOral History Collection

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