Arthur Timms interviewed by Ray Aitchison [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 794524
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Timms, Arthur, 1913-, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1986 Aug. 14
- 1 audiocassette (ca. 52 min.) : 1 7/8 ips.
- Summary:
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Timms explains origin of name of Struck Oil where he lives, and speaks about life around Mount Morgan in 1920s and 1930s; working as a jackhammer operator in Mount Morgan Mine; working conditions in the mine; his achievements while on Mount Morgan Shire Council; Order of Australia for services to local government; and his family.
- Notes:
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- Arthur Timms, Chairman of the Mount Morgan Shire Council.
- Recorded in Mount Morgan, Queensland on 14 August 1986.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-198176813
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary available.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Aitchison, Ray, 1923-, interviewer
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2056 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1986
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