Interview with Victor Ralph Vowles [sound recording] / interviewed by Margaret Howroyd.

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AuthorVowles, Victor Ralph, 1910-2005; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionMigrated to Fremantle in 1923 on "Bendigo" -- Immigrants' home -- Settled in Fremantle in 1924 -- Orphans in 1925 -- Various jobs: postman on horse back, lumper, bricklaying, livery stables -- Married to Violet Vagg in 1931 -- Working at Porters from 1936 -- York St, Beaconsfield -- Howard Porter -- Porters for 44 years -- Body Works and surrounds -- WW II : work for the Americans -- Utilities, garden seats, posts, horse floats -- Howard Porter's horses -- Howard Porter Chrysler Co. -- Mobile barrier -- Harry Tyler, blacksmith -- Horse shoes -- South Beach -- Richmond Races -- Horse trotting and training -- Vehicles built at Porter's -- Move from William St to South Terrace -- Bus production -- Jimmy Bancroft -- John W. Porter and other members of the Porter family -- Porter businesses -- Vowles family working at Porter's -- Working conditions and staffImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 1991Collation2 sound cassettes (115 min.) + guide to contents (7 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1991NotesSUPPORT MATERIAL: Photocopy of " Your introduction to Porter Motor Company Pty. Ltd.", March 1968 (information for employees)Dewey ClassOH/VOWAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000425615LocationOral History Collection

PeopleVictor Ralph VowlesSubjectPorter's Motor Body WorksHorse racing industryMotor body buildersCollectionOral History Collection

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