Tailoress for C. Peek, Tailor, Fremantle [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

DESCRIPTION

AuthorWilliams, Florence Eileen, 1920-; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionFamily migrating from UK to group settlement in Margaret River in 1924 -- Rented house at South Fremantle -- Mother working at the Hydrodome -- Father a crane driver on the wharf -- Buying a house in Hope St -- Depression : father away ; dole money -- Schooling -- Sewing classes -- Miss Dunn -- Tailor's apprentice at Roy Peek's -- Trousermaking -- Tenders for bus and tram uniforms -- Uniforms described -- Men's work -- Piece work -- Supplies and equipment -- Waxed thread -- Pressing -- Peek's tailoring shop -- Alterations -- Work for US Navy in WW II -- Changes in style -- Ready-made -- Shop assistant at Union Stores -- Ward pantry at the Fremantle Hospital till retirement -- PensionImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 1993Collation2 sound cassettes (100 min.) + guide to contents (4 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1993NotesSupport material: Print No. 3535 -- Photocopy of apprenticeship agreementDewey ClassOH/WILAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

COPIES

Barcode30118000443634LocationOral History Collection

PeopleFlorence (Eileen) Eileen WilliamsStreetSouth TerraceSubjectRetail tradeClothing WorkersDepression, 1929CollectionOral History Collection

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