Launching our new series of I Remember features is John Syms, now living in Fremantle in Western Australia, who recalls working in Kingston in the 70s.

“Forty one years ago I worked for Burnett’s Refrigeration Services at 130 Acre Rd, Kingston, when I was on a working holiday from Australia.

“I also got married in the UK in 1971 and my wife and I have just returned from our 40th anniversary trip back to “Blighty”, where I took these photos.

“I was with Burnett’s from 1970 to 1972 and during this time they were a small but dynamic company that serviced both the domestic and commercial markets and also had a range of unique industrial chilled water plants designed by the owner, Ron Burnett.

“I have no idea when Burnett’s ceased operating as we returned to Australia in 1972 but I thought I might add a little bit of history about Burnett House.

“Note the red box on the wall of the building – in 1970, Ron Burnett was concerned about security but funds were a bit tight. He asked me to make a mock up alarm system, paint it red and fix it to the front of the building complete with a cable which went nowhere.

“We never had any problems with breakins whilst I worked there so the dummy alarm obviously worked.

“I have lost track of all the guys and girls I worked with back then but maybe some of them may recognize me and it would be very nice to hear from them.”

To contact John email ajsyms@bigpond.com, or write to 75 Tuckfield Street, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160

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