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Interview with David Stanhope regarding the history of the Australian fishing industry

Date3 January 1990

Object numberANMS0871[079]

NameInterview

MediumCompact disk and tape

ClassificationsBorn digital media

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Murdoch University

Terms

DescriptionA recorded interview with David Stanhope in Robe, South Australia, as part of a series titled 'History of the Australian Fishing Industry'. It contains information on David Stanhope's early years, his entry into fishing, shark and lobster fishing, aquaculture, hot water sources, trials with barramundi, Agrider Pty. Ltd., Port Augusta, brine shrimp, importance of aquaculture, other stock suitable, changes in the fishing industry, owner and operators, increase effort, fisheries management, relationships with fishermen's departments, recreational versus commercial, local council service, accidents at sea, navigational aids, rescue operations, survey of vessels, training for the industry, proccessing and marketing standards, presentation of products and prominent fishermen.HistoryDavid Stanhope was a well respected South Australian rock lobster fisherman, aquaculturalist, member of the shire council and President of the Professional Fishermen's Association as well as representative on the South Australian Fishing Industry Council. This recorded interview with David Stanhope is part of a larger series produced as result of an oral history research project conducted by the Economics Department of Murdoch University and coordinated by Malcolm Tull. The project commissioned researchers in every Australian state to interview fishermen and others involved in catching, processing and marketing fish. Their research involved questions about daily work, personal memories of life in the Australian fishing industry as well as questions about the economics of the industry.SignificanceThis collection of recorded interviews is significant in providing a comprehensive record of commercial fishing from the 1950s to the 1990s across Australia.