Don Fraser interviewed by Rob Willis in the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 3602456
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Fraser, Don, 1938-2019, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2005 Sept. 29
- 1 sound file (ca. 56 min.)
- Series:
- Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.
- Technical Details:
- Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
- Summary:
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Folkloric recording. Don Fraser born 1938 at Tongala, Victoria, speaks about his father's background; memories of early days; mother's background; the size of blocks of land given to the settlers; the Depression years; his siblings; his schooling; memories of Christmas singing around the pianola; effect of the Depression; working at the bank (1956); real estate practice; opening office in Tongala; decline of the township of Tongala; selling real estate in Tongala; Echuca (1956) comparison to today; Moama; no river trade in 1960; restoration of the wharf and paddlesteamers; history of PS Pevensey; purchase of the steamer; restoration of PS Pevensey; craftsmanship; PS Canberra; PS Melbourne; Albie Pointon; ownership of paddlesteamers; importance of the preservation of history; Captain Drage; river boat families; being relief skipper; rebuilding of Echuca; people retiring to Echuca; history of his house at Watson Street built (1886); restoration of the house; his future.
- Full contents:
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- Tells stories about: A trip on the PS Coonawara
- A long day on the boats.
- Notes:
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- Recorded with Olya Willis.
- Accompanying material: photograph of interviewee.
- Recorded on September 29, 2005 at Echuca, Vic.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary available.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Real estate agents
- Other authors/contributors:
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This belongs to the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.
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- Until 2075 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2005
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