The Currie Family and Fremantle [oral history] / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd
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AuthorCurrie, Keith, 1913-1998; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionInterview with Dr Keith Currie. Introductory summary -- Biographical details -- Born Fremantle, lived Wray St. (Alexander) until 1933 -- Was regional superintendent Education Dept. W.A.; tutor (U.W.A.); lecturer (Claremont Teachers' College) -- Served 6 years on W.A.I.T. Council -- Vivid recollections of his childhood, of his mother Mary (May) Currie (nee Ambrose), of walking with his father in Fremantle and stories he told of buildings, people, events -- Brother Rev. E. Currie donated collection (see collateral and Tape 3)ImprintFremantle, W.A. : LHC, 1984Collation3 sound cassettes (95 min.) + Transcript (83 leaves) + guide to contents (2 leaves) + Collateral (19 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1984NotesTranscription by: Geraldine McDonald SUPPORT MATERIAL:Photocopy of: Newspaper clipping "Fremantle Educationist retires" (1 leaf) ; Handwritten notes of reminiscences of Currie family members (3 leaves) ; "Report on collection of the late Rev. Thomas Eric Currie..." [handwritten, and typed copy] (9 leaves) ; Photographs of Currie family (5 leaves) ; letter to Margaret Howroyd from Keith Currie [4th June 1984] (1 leaf)Dewey ClassOH/CURAudio FormatCassetteDigital ItemYes
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Barcode30118000424782LocationOral History Collection
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Currie, Keith, 1913-1998; Howroyd, Margaret, The Currie Family and Fremantle [oral history] / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 13/03/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/9600
