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1136501
  • Title
    Item 16: Harold Rootsy interviewed by Richard Raxworthy in the Sydney Harbour Bridge Builders collection, 1982
  • Call number
    MLOH 1/5, 11
  • Level of description
    item
  • Date

    14 March 1982, 06 April 1982
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    1136501
  • Issue Copy
    Digitised : Copies on CD at CY MLOH 1/16
  • Physical Description
    1 sound cassette (16 min.)
  • Scope and Content
    Harold Rootsy speaks of working on the Bridge granite at Moruya for Dorman Long; the cultural differences amongst the workers; social activities; the injury he suffered to his foot whilst on site.

    Harold Rootsy speaks of his upbringing in Bega and his move to Mascot, Sydney; the history of Mascot Airport and Qantas.
  • Copying Conditions
    Approval for reproduction required
  • Finding Aids
    Log of interview available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room -
  • General note

    Digitised from the original sound cassette in 2012
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