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Apprenticeship indenture of Eric Bird to be trained as an electrical fitter. 1) Eric Bird ‘a minor of sixteen years of age’, 2) Frederick George Bird, 3) W H Allen Sons & Co Ltd. Period 5 years. Endorsed on the completion of the apprenticeship as follows ‘The within named apprentice, Eric Bird, has completed his apprenticeship with us to our entire satisfaction in every way. In addition to the department mentioned in this agreement he has been given experience in the Laboratory. On account of his good progress he was promoted to the Standards Drawing Office in December 1932, and transferred to the Diesel Drawing Office in October 1933. He was also awarded a prize by the company in 1930.’. Includes conditions of service. 31 December 1929 and 1933 Also accompanying letter from Mrs Odette O’Dell, Killarney, South Africa, who returned the indenture to the company having found it among Mr Bird’s papers. ‘What an incredible work record this man had – comparable of course to the man he was’ September 1991

31 December 1929 and 1933, September 1991

From: 1929 To: 1991

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Bird, Eric,
Bird, Frederick George,
O'Dell, Odette

apprenticeship, Drawing Office, laboratory, papers, BEDFORD, South Africa