Tom Cush interviewed by Warren Fahey in the Warren Fahey collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 3585572
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Cush, Tom, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
-
- 2005
- 2 digital audio tapes (ca. 130 min.)
- Series:
- Warren Fahey collection.
- Summary:
-
Tom Cush talks about his early life in East Maitland, NSW; his first job; his family background and his family's racing history; a watch from his father; moving to Sydney; the Great Depression; working for the Commissioner of Railways; the skills of the workforce during that time; joining the Railway Institute and the Institute's achievements; railway workers pride in their job; his personal achievements.
- Biography/History:
-
Tom Cush worked for the New South Railways all his life, eventually becoming Executive Director of the Railway Institute in Sydney. The Railway Institute was a major force in education, health and entertainment for people associated with the railways
- Notes:
-
- Recorded on August 3, 2005 at Pagewood, N.S.W.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Summary (4 p.)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Fahey, Warren, interviewer
- Copyright:
-
In Copyright
Contact us for information about copying. For access conditions return to the record display above.
- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2075 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2005
Copyright status may not be correct if data in the record is incomplete or inaccurate. Other access conditions may also apply. For more information please see: Copyright in library collections.
Request this item
Request this item to view in the Library’s reading room.
Feedback
Similar items
- Joan Campbell interviewed by Warren Fahey in the Warren Fahey collection [sound recording]
- Tony Terakes interviewed by Warren Fahey in the Warren Fahey collection [sound recording]
- Kerry Lester interviewed by Warren Fahey in the Warren Fahey collection [sound recording]
- Peter Ryan interviewed by Warren Fahey in the Warren Fahey collection [sound recording]
- Christine Knight interviewed by Warren Fahey in the Warren Fahey collection [sound recording]