That's the gospel truth; that's how it happened [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd

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AuthorDel Rosso, Stefano, 1910 - 1993; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionInterview with Stefano (Stephen) Del Rosso. Introductory summary -- Biographical details -- Born, Molfetta -- "Gondolieri" 1920 to Fremantle -- World War I concentration camp, Italy -- Difficulties at schools in Fremantle -- Left school 13 to join father fishing -- Experiences as a fisherman, development of Fremantle Fisherman's Co-operative Society -- President Co-op -- First wife died in childbirth, leaving 2 children -- Served R.A.A.F. World War IIImprint[1984]Collation3 sound cassettes (150 min.) + Guide to contents (6 leaves) + Collateral (12 leaves + 4 vol.)LanguageEnglishDate Published1984NotesInterview conducted by Margaret Howroyd on 22nd March 1984 Access: OpenContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL:Photocopies of: letters from the Department of the Interior re: Certificate of Naturalization [13th and 17th September 1940] (2 leaves); Australian Military Forces, Certificate of Discharge (2 leaves); Certificate of Marriage [Stephen Del Rosso and Betina Basile] (2 leaves); Certificate of Competency as Marine Motor Engine Driver [Stephen Del Rosso] (2 leaves); Certificate of Competency as Skipper Grade II [Stephen Del Rosso] (2 leaves) ; Survey Certificate of a Fishing, Pearling or Whaling Vessel ["Naples"] (1 leaf) ; Grant of Right of Burial (1 leaf); Handwritten autobiography of Stephen Del Rosso (4 vol.)Dewey ClassOH/DELAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000424881LocationOral History Collection

PeopleStefano Del RossoSubjectFremantle Fishermen’s Cooperative SocietyMigrantsMolfetta (Italy)ItaliansFishing industryCollectionOral History Collection

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