| Call Number |
OH260 |
| Physical description |
1 sound cassette (1 hr. 30 mins.) |
| Transcript |
Transcript (34 p.) |
| Access advisory |
Access open |
| Rights advisory |
Copyright or other restrictions may apply. For public use, contact the State Library of Western Australia. |
| Summary |
Born in West Perth; family background; father, Joseph Knowles and mother Catherine Knowles, nee Ginnis; early life in West Leederville; schooling at Thomas Street; father's work at the West Australian before taking up land at Nangeenan; living conditions; the droughts between 1911-1914; water shortages; the opening of the Goldfields Water Scheme in 1912; salt problems; walking off the land; returning to Perth; schooling at Perth Girls' High School; co-education at Perth Boys' School; university; Claremont Teachers College; the teacher's strike; salary cuts; teaching at Perth Girls'; Thomas Street Primary School and Northam High School; development of country high schools; sporting activities and tours; changes in curriculum; conditions for teachers; social activities; transfers to Perth Modern School, Kent Street High School; promotion to principal of Girdlestone High School in 1955; development of suburban secondary schools; the closure of Girdlestone; transfer of students and staff to Perth Girls' High School; her work with the National Trust; and on the Children's Court Bench. |
| Subjects |
Knowles, Violet May, 1901-1996 -- Interviews.
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Girdlestone High School -- History.
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Teachers -- Western Australia -- Interviews.
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| Related names |
Jeffery, Chris, 1926-2008.
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