Fremantle Boat Lifters project [oral history] : an interview with Gill Wieringa / / interviewer Heather Campbell.

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AuthorWieringa, Gillian 1939 -DescriptionGillian Anne Clare Wieringa, born in India in 1939, arrived in Australia aged 16 years -- Marriage and divorce -- Worked for Don Wieringa, married ten years later in 1981 -- Second marriage for both with children -- Don Wieringa born Fremantle 4 March 1939 -- Car trade and Parkland Motors -- Love of boats and water -- Fremantle Boat Lifters partnership with Benn brothers, who later bought his share -- Approach government to reclaim part of fishing boat harbour land to start operations -- Initial opposition -- Boat yard -- Opening of Boat Lifters -- America's Cup -- Crocodile Park -- Don Wieringa's assocation with Boat Lifters ended when he started Crocodile Park -- Orange people in Fremantle -- Changes in Fremantle Boat Lifters over time -- Circumstances of death of Don Wieringa on 8 March 2005 -- Gillian occupied tidying loose ends and selling crocodile farm -- Retired, enjoying grandchildren and home life -- Plans for futureImprintFremantle : 2007.Collation2 sound cassettes (60 min.) + synopsis (6 p.) + transcripts (2 p. + 5 p.)LanguageEnglishDate Published2007Notes Also includes notes on Marlin Marina and Fremantle Boat Lifters, prepared by Mrs. Wieringa. Photocopied photographs; colour photographs in CD collection at Main Desk (LH). Copy of Application for Approval to Commence Development, for boat maintenance area and service building.Dewey ClassOH /WIEAudio FormatCassette

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Barcode30118000268809LocationOral History Collection

PeopleDon WeiringaCollectionOral History Collection

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