Origins of the Blessing of the Fleet Festival [oral history] / / interviewer: Larraine Stevens

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AuthorDe Ceglie, Giovanni (John), 1922-; Stevens, LarraineDescriptionInterview with Giovanni (John) De Ceglie. Life in Molfetta -- Arrival in Frematnle 1937 -- IMpressions on arrival -- Joined father fishing -- Typical day in life of a fisherman -- Fremantle Fish Markets -- Due to sea-sickness, obtained employment as an apprentice hairdresser in Perth -- Purchased own business at 271 William St, Perth in 1939 -- One of founding members of the Blessing of the Fleet committee -- Organised statue of the Madomma -- 1st Godmother Maria Pansini - duties -- Members of the 1st Ladies Committee -- Associatio of the Madonna with the sea -- 1st Men's Committee -- Description of the ceremony -- Changes in the Festival over the years -- Traditions associated with the Madonna -- Marriage to Susanna Rotondella in 1944Imprint1989Collation3 sound cassettes (180 min.) + Guide to contents (8 leaves) + Collateral (6 leaves + 1 booklet)LanguageEnglishDate Published1989NotesInterview conducted by Larraine Stevens on 14th November, 21st December 1989 Access: Open (with conditions)Content NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL:Handwritten notes "Fishermen living at 40 Cliff Street, Fremantle, W.A." (1 leaf); Photocopies of: Newspaper clippings: "Significant event on port social calendar", "39th anniversary of a tradition" "Festival founder honoured" (3 leaves) ; "Souvenir Programme Cav. Jim Martino Testimonial Dinner, Friday, 27th November, 1987" (1 booklet); Letter to Mr & Mrs G. De Ceglie from Fishing Fleet Festival Association [3rd September 1990] (1 leaf); See also Fremantle City Library Local History Collection 282 [pamphlet file]; See also Fremantle City Library Local History Collection Photographic Collection, print No's 2652-2655Dewey ClassOH/DECAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes

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Barcode30118000424832LocationOral History Collection

PeopleMaria PansiniGiovanni De CeglieSubjectMolfetta (Italy)Fishing industryItaliansCollectionOral History CollectionEventFishing Fleet FestivalBlessing of the Fleet

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