Australia Post employee, Fremantle PO, 40 years [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

DESCRIPTION

AuthorJames, Bevan George, 1935-; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionIdentification and introduction -- Biography -- Telegram boy at Fremantle Post office, 1951-54 -- Delivery of telegrams to passenger ships -- Morse code and training in it -- Delivery boundaries -- Taxi delivery -- Bicycles -- Postman's work and image -- Mail room work -- Families in the PMG Department -- Dismissals and resignations -- Shift work -- Rail mail -- Sea mail -- Air mail -- Christmas mail -- Contractors delivering mail -- Suburban post offices -- Private boxes -- Alterations and extensions to Fremantle Post Office -- America's Cup renovations -- Australia Post and Telecom -- Female staff -- Facilities for first female staff -- Counter staff -- Training on the job -- Job security and promotion -- Union activity -- Feelings about Australia Post after 40 yearsImprint1991Collation2 sound cassettes (120 min.) + Guide to contents ( 5 leaves) + Collateral (1 leaf)LanguageEnglishDate Published1991NotesInterview conducted by Margaret Howroyd on 12 and 19 February 1991 Access: openContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL: Service history reportDewey ClassOH/JAMAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000425276LocationOral History Collection

PeopleBevan George JamesSubjectFremantle Post OfficePostmastersCollectionOral History Collection

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