Mechanic and Works Supervisor Fremantle City Council, 1947 - 1974 [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

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AuthorBorwick, John Charles, 1908 - 2001; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionInterview with John Charles Borwick. Introduction and identification -- Biography -- Jobs during depression, including bird-trapping -- School of mines training -- Youanmi Mine -- Air force -- 1947 First mechanic at Fremantle City Council -- Lack of equipment, facilities at old depot, Stevens Street -- New depot Knutsford St, 1956 -- Mr Ken Bott, 1st City Engineer 1950 instigated changes -- Works supervisor -- Jack Borwick, attitude to employees -- Italian and migrant workmen -- Apprentices -- Road construction and changes in methods -- As a boy lived on coal hulk for a time with fatherImprint1990Collation2 sound cassettes (95 min.) + Guide to contents (6 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1990NotesInterview conducted by Margaret Howroyd on 21st November 1990 Access: OpenContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL : See print no. 2941Fremantle City Library Local History Collection, Photographic CollectonDewey ClassOH/BORAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000400675LocationOral History Collection

PeopleJohn Charles BorwickSubjectShippingWorking conditionsRoad constructionEngineeringDepression, 1929CollectionOral History Collection

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