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Letter to staff-Redundancy due to closure 1978

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A.A. Woonings CBWC

1978

Overview

A one page typed letter from Cheynes Beach Whaling Co. to Mr. J. Carter. Signed A.A. Woonings, Chief Engineer. The letter is printed on CBWC letterhead and dated 23rd November, 1978.

Historical information

When the whaling station closed in 1978 station workers lost their jobs. This letter is an example of the correspondence received by the workers.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-128-DOC.2026.8

Themes

Employment

Maritime

Maritime > Whaling

Width

215 mm

Height or length

279 mm

Inscriptions and markings

CHEYNES BEACH WHALING CO. (1963) PTY. LTD.
FRENCHMAN BAY P.O. BOX 64 ALBANY, 6330 Western Australia
TELEPHONES:
STATION: 444021 444020 Area Code 098
CATCHERS: (Town Jetty) 41 1540
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "CHEYNES"
TELEX AA91978
PERTH OFFICE:
40 Havelock St., West Perth 6005
Box 379 P.O.
Telephone: 21 6181
Telex AA93841

Transcripts

AAW:PW
23rd November, 1978
Mr. J. Carter
Dear John,
It is with regret that, due to the closure of the Station, we advise that your services are no longer required on the meal Plant.
The Company thanks you for your past services and loyalty, and wishes you well in your future employment.
Yours faithfully,
CHEYNES BEACH WHALING CO. (1863) PTY.LTD.
[Signed AA Woonings]
A.A. Woonings
Chief Engineer

Contextual information

This letter has social and economic significance.

Place made

Torndirrup, Western Australia, Australia

Year

1978

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