Third generation in the Fremantle Steam Laundry [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

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AuthorKronberger, Neville Henry, 1933 -; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionIntroduction -- Biographical details -- Rudolf Kronberger bought the business in 1911 -- Depression years -- Impact of World War II -- Defence work and recognition for it -- Liberty ships -- Opening of Kwinana Refinery -- Laundering for the iron ore industry -- Harry sets up Institute of Laundries in Fremantle -- Dr Gargett -- Shipping laundry and corruption -- Harry's poker machines business -- Harry insisting all boys in the family train in other fields before coming to work in the Laudry -- Saturday morning maintenance -- Equipment -- Unions and work conditions -- Wages -- Technological change -- Cost of machinery -- Changes in staff and transport -- Clients -- Other laundries -- Sale of the Laundry in 1987 -- Religion, politics and future plansImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 1988Collation2 sound cassettes (80 min.) + Guide to contents (6 leaves) + Collateral (11 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1988NotesSUPPORT MATERIAL: Photos, short history, Prints 2326-2340Dewey ClassOH/KROAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000425334LocationOral History Collection

PeopleKronberger FamilyNelville Henry KronbergerSubjectTechnologyWorld War, 1939-1945 - War workFremantle Steam LaundryCollectionOral History Collection

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