Railway employee for 42 years [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd
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AuthorFoster, Norman James, 1908 - 1995; Howroyd, MargaretDescriptionInterview with Norman James Foster. Introductory summary -- Biographical details -- Family to Fremantle 1910 -- 1919 strike -- Tom Edwards' family -- D.J. Fowler -- Vulcanising -- Fireman's ticket -- Engine driver Fremantle to Armadale to Midland line -- Secretary Fremantle Branch Locomotive Engine Drivers, Fireman & Cleaners' Union c.1934 -- Retirement 1969 -- Pensioners' League -- Senior Citizens' Organisation -- Stan Reilly CentreImprint1985CollationMP3LanguageEnglishDate Published1985NotesInterview conducted by Margaret Howroyd on 24th June 1985 Access: OpenContent NoteSUPPORT MATERIAL: Photocopies of: Letter to Mr N. H. Foster from Westrail outlining details of Mr Foster's service with Westrail [May 29 1985] (1 leaf) ; "Fremantle" handwritten notes about the city, written by N.J. Foster (3 leaves) ; "Fremantle Harbour" handwritten notes about the harbour written by N. J. Foster (1 leaf) ; Hand drawn plan of the harbour c1912 showing jetties, stacks, signal station, sheds and other landmarks (1 leaf)Dewey ClassOH/FOSAudio FormatDigitalDigital ItemYes
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BarcodeSTOCK06014208BLocationOral History Collection
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Foster, Norman James, 1908 - 1995; Howroyd, Margaret, Railway employee for 42 years [oral history] / / interviewer: Margaret Howroyd. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 18/11/2025, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/9731
