Collections and the shipping trade: interview with Mr Bruce Farrington [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret McPherson

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AuthorFarrington, Bruce William, 1946-; McPherson, MargaretDescriptionInterest in shipping since childhood -- Family home, corner Skinner and Finnerty Streets -- Watching ships in the harbour -- His first photograph -- Cameras used, photograph storage, strategies for taking photos discussed -- Reason for offering his collection to Fremantle Local History Library -- How the collection is documented -- Stirling Base and tankers -- Decline in shipping and changes on the wharf -- Interest in model boats -- North Quay -- Daily routine and Gage Roads watch, with help of maritime frequencies -- Transit sheds on Victoria Quay -- Demolition of the grain silos -- Slipways -- New maritime museum -- A and B sheds -- Heritage factors in the harbour -- Fishing harbour ; freezer vessels ; boat building -- Meetings of the World Ship SocietyImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 2001Collation2 sound cassettes (92 min.) + guide to contents (3 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published2001NotesSee also: Earlier interview with Bruce Farrington, 7.8.2001; Farrington Photographic Collection donated to Fremantle City Library and held in the Local History CollectionDewey ClassOH/FARAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

COPIES

Barcode30118000220479LocationOral History Collection

PeopleThora JacobsSubjectPhotography - MaritimeWorld Ship SocietyFremantle HarbourShippingVictoria QuayCollectionOral History Collection

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