State Engineering Works [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

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AuthorBruce, Henry William Robert, 1919 - 2003; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionInterview with Henry William Robert Bruce. Identification and introduction -- Biography -- To W.A. 1919 -- Family lived in East Fremantle -- Plympton and C.B.S. left at 14 for economic reasons -- W.D. Oliver, tailor -- R. C. Sadlier & co. customs agents -- At 15 apprenticed at State Railways, finished 1940 -- W.W. II at Naval Depot & torpedo depot after training 6 months in Adelaide -- Went to State Engineering Works, first in 1943, returned 1946 as machinist -- Became foreman of machine shop until 1970, appointed Safety and Maintenance Officer, then Managerial assistant -- Collection of photos and slides of State Engineering Works work -- War work done at S.E.W. -- S.E.W. after W.W.II -- Machines imported -- Government work -- work programme -- 1983 new foundry -- Finance -- When he retired 1979, S.E.W. a flourishing business enterprise -- Safety and Maintenance Officer -- Industrial accident court case -- Working conditions -- Residue from Mt. Lyell Phosphate Works -- Closure of S.E.W. -- Staff -- Social lifeImprint1995Collation2 sound cassettes (102 min.) + Guide to contents (5 leaves) + Collateral (2 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1995NotesInterview conducted by Margaret Howroyd on 1st December 1995 Access: OpenContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL: Photocopies of: Newspaper clipping "After a lifetime of service" (1 leaf) ; Catalogue of Mr Bruce's slides in Box C (1 leaf). See also print no's 3995 - 4004 Fremantle City Library Local History Photographic CollectionDewey ClassOH/BRUAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000400816LocationOral History Collection

PeopleHenry William Robert BruceStreet Sewell StreetSubjectWorld War, 1939-1945State Implement and Engineering WorksOccupational safetyCollectionOral History Collection

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