Reference codeI113Name of interviewee (English)OSTROUMOFF, Andrew Paul; ALLEBONE, MargaretDate of interview02/05/2008BiographyAndrew Paul Ostroumoff was born in Hong Kong and moved to Australia with his family in 1970. Ostroumoff's father was Andrew Ostroumoff, who was manager of The Repulse Bay Hotel and The Peninsula Hotel. Andrew Paul Ostroumoff is joined by his wife Margaret Allebone.Interview summaryShares his memories of growing up in The Peninsula Hotel and The Repulse Bay Hotel. Recalls his schooling at St. Andrew's Kindergarten, Kowloon Junior School, KGV and Island School, and recounts the family trips organised for the expatriate staff of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels. Mentions his meeting of Sir Michael Kadoorie in the hotels, and other prominent individuals including movie star William Holden.
Margaret Allebone shares her observations on the changes in Hong Kong's society and expresses her admiration for the city.Duration56 minutesInterviewerFanny IuDonationYes - photosTopicHSHRepulse Bay HotelThe Peninsula Hong KongLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummaryOSTROUMOFF, Andrew Paul; ALLEBONE, Margaret
