Summary: Folkloric recording. Ron Birss, born 1921, at Emu Point, W.A. discusses how his family was involved in the fishing industry; his father's background; fishing, making nets, variety of nets; fishing boats; being self sufficient
during "The Depression"; net racks; conservation underlying the selection of fish even in the early days; whaling; Ron's career at the whaling station. Mary Birss, born 1934, in Holland speaks about her family background; migrating to Australia with her family; meeting Ron at a square dance; getting married; fishing and whaling becoming part of her life.
