Ian Kenneth Williams interviewed by Gordon Briscoe in Gordon Briscoe collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 553086
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Williams, Ian, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1990 May 2
- 1 tape reel (ca. 35 min.) : 7 1/2 ips., ; 7 in.
- Series:
- Gordon Briscoe collection.
- Summary:
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Mr Williams talks of his early days in Tarcoola; his memories of Maralinga and Woomera; the changes made by the coming of diesel trains; the gantry system; the role of the union in improving the conditions of railway workers; the changes occurring to the railway industry; improvements in service and conditions with the closure of the old narrow guage line from Port Augusta to Alice Springs; the influence of the railway and the union on the social and recreational life of Port Augusta.
- Notes:
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this recording may contain names and voices of deceased persons.
- Recorded on 2 May 1990 at the AFULE office in Port Augusta, South Australia.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary available.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Briscoe, Gordon, 1938-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Gordon Briscoe collection.
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