World War, 1914-1918 - Social aspects

Date: [ca 1919]

By: British Army and Navy Leave Club; Royal Studios (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-0431

Description: Photographs of New Zealand and Australian troops in front of the Notre Dame and another building in Paris. They are accompanied by women in dark uniforms with stripes at the collar. Three photographs of women: one looking at a pocket watch and one in a large broad-brimmed hat (in post card format taken by Royal Studio) and the face of a woman cut out and stuck on to card. Quantity: 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 3 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: Mr Romanovsky found them in the back of an encyclopaedia in a second hand shop.

Date: 1906-1910, 1912-1920

By: Ennor, Harrold, 1888-1974

Reference: qMS-0673-0686

Description: Ennor recorded daily his involvement with the YMCA and the Congregational Church, sporting and domestic activities, and study towards a law degree which he completed in 1920. He also comments on events of the day, in particular news of the war in Europe. All diaries include ephemeral material (invitations, programmes, stamps, tram tickets, pressed flowers) Source of title - Supplied title Ennor was a public servant in Auckland, Napier and Gisborne during the period covered by these diaries Quantity: 14 volume(s). 0.14 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter and photographs (various sizes and bindings) The 1909 diary includes two small group photos labelled `Taken at picnic, Boxing Day 1909'

Date: 1915 - 1916

From: Bell, William Frederick, 1896-1920 :[Caricatures and cartoons relating to the First World War. 1914-1916]

By: Bell, William Frederick, 1895-1920

Reference: A-222-007

Description: A profile view of Sir Andrew Russell. He is wearing his Army uniform and is seated in a cane chair, on grass, reading a magazine or newspaper An original drawing for the British publication 'Shell shocks' (London, Jarrold, 1916) Other Titles - General Officer Commanding , Aide de Camp Inscriptions: Recto - top left - Title in ink; also additional title in ink and pencil below work and signature in crayon, lower right Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Crayon & Chinese white, 311 x 230 mm

Date: [1914-1919]

By: Nicholls, Walter, active 1914-1919

Reference: MS-Papers-5727

Description: Comprises poems by Nicholls on WWI and includes `Contrasts', `The Big stunt' (2nd Gaza), `If I were king', `The Air fight' (written as seen on October 15th 1917 in Palestine), `The Royal Donkey Corps', `Der tag', `Issue cigarettes', `When peace is declared', `Jacko', `A Mythical leave' (to NZ, which was cancelled at the last minute), `The Dream' (to the tune of `The Holy city', `Questions and answers', `The Rest camp', `Who wouldn't be a soldier?', `The Gyppo riots', `To those who went', `Mates', `Fancy being the Sultan of Turkey', `I might', `Now the war is over' `The Jewish School of Agriculture', `At parting', `Memories', `For those who fell on Gallipoli', `To those "Gone West"', `Egypt' and `Characters'. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (ca 60 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 11-12 November 1915

By: Larrington, Linda, active 2016; Larrington, Janette, active 2016

Reference: MSX-9474

Description: An annotated 'Souvenir of Cairo' tourist booklet published by the Cairo PostCard Trust and sent by William James Hamilton to his parents, while he was based at Zeitoun camp, Egypt, in World War I. Contains 32 black and white photographic prints of Cairo city and environs. The annotation in pencil on the backpage of the booklet, consists of one short letter dated Thursday 11 Nov 1915 written by "Will" to his "dear parents". The booklet contains one loose page containing a short letter written in pencil by "Will" to "My Dear Ruby" and dated Friday 12 November 1915, at Zeitoun. The page was placed at the back of the booklet, and appears to be from another copy of a tourist booklet which was sent to "Ruby". New Zealand sapper William James Hamilton served in Egypt during World War I. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Small bound red leather volume with gilded and illustrated cover embossed with 'No. 572 Edit. The Cairo PostCard Trust'. Contains concertina folded pages of photographs. 16 x 11.5 cm Provenance: The donors are the grandchildren of William James Hamilton. Transfers: Donated with copies of published newspapers "The Camp Courier", 'The Soldier Boys", and "Chums: An illustrated paper for boys" which are held in the NZ&P collection and described on the National Library of New Zealand catalogue..

Date: 1914 - 1915

By: Tyrrell, Albert Ernest, 1874-1939; Waikato Art Museum

Reference: G-591

Description: Shows three soldiers on horseback aproaching a low bridge. Signed: A.E. Tyrell. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title, signature in brushpoint (obscured by frame) Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on board, 310 x 470 mm

Date: 1915 - 1916

From: Bell, William Frederick, 1896-1920 :[Caricatures and cartoons relating to the First World War. 1914-1916]

By: Bell, William Frederick, 1895-1920

Reference: A-222-006

Description: A cheerful-looking soldier seated on his trunk, a pipe and four cigarettes in his mouth, cigarette buts at his feet, his helmet upturned and filled with further packets and tins of cigarettes. He is reading a magazine called Blighty ... [illegible] of Rumour An original drawing for the British publication 'Shell shocks' (London, Jarrold, 1916) Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - Title in pencil; also alternative title in indelible pencil and pencil below work; W F Bell, France, in ink, lower right Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil & ink, 278 x 184 mm (irregular)

Date: 1914 - 1916

From: Thompson, Ernest Heber 1891-1971 :[Caricatures and cartoons relating to the European War. 1914-1916]

By: Hay, John (Sir), active 1960s

Reference: A-223-010

Description: Australian and New Zealand trouops enjoying each other's company on a battlefield in France. Two men in the foreground are lighting each other's cigarettes Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink & wash, 308 x 213 mm

Date: 1915 - 1916

From: Bell, William Frederick, 1896-1920 :[Caricatures and cartoons relating to the First World War. 1914-1916]

By: Bell, William Frederick, 1895-1920; Melvill, Charles William, 1878-1925

Reference: A-222-013

Description: A testimonial showing a soccer goal keeper calmly looking at a bomb landing nearby, with a list of suggestions for playing soccer despite German bombardment. To the left are parts of uniforms and a gun with bayonet; above is the Regiment's motto, 'Soyes ferme' placed above a row of sandbags, with barbed wire and no-man's land beyond An original drawing for the British publication 'Shell shocks' (London, Jarrold, 1916) Other Titles - Phosgene Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - W. F. Bell, France, in ink Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink & watercolour, 288 x 242 mm (glued to card)

Date: 1915

From: [Ephemera relating to World War I. 1915. Folder 1]

By: Southland news (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WI-1915-1-02

Description: Programme booklet lists the events for the anniversary including: a Grand procession, a Fancy dress football match for men only (women in disguise to be bought before a special committee and detained), "Chinamen's" Race (with amusing prizes), Number One Lorry, Grand display of highland dancing by the pupils of Mr A Sutherland, a Fancy dress hockey match (ladies v gentlemen), Bagpipe competition, Tug of war, Aviators' Race (home-made machines), Old clothes race, the Human Race, Princess stakes, the Widows' race, Married Men's race, Throwing the anvil, Bicycle race, Young ladies' race (under 40 next birthday). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 40 pages, 135 x 110 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2008.

Date: 1903, 1916-1927, 1982

By: Gillies, Alexander (Sir), 1891-1982

Reference: ATL-Group-00011

Description: Photograph albums, loose pages, a print, and a newspaper cutting relating to Sir Alexander Gillies. Photographs were taken by various unidentified photographers, mainly 1916-1927. Albums were compiled by Gillies. Two albums and some prints on loose pages relate to his service with the 1st NZEF and the NZYMCA in the Middle East during World War One. They show various events (garden party, sports events, concerts), daily life and facilities at YMCA centres in Cairo, Jerusalem and other unidentified locations around the Middle East. Albums also show soldiers sightseeing (mainly at Giza and in Jerusalem), as well as street scenes and unidentified local people in Cairo, Alexandria, Gaza, and Jerusalem. Album also includes many group and individual portraits of soldiers and YMCA workers, including Gillies. Some images appear in both albums, although prints are only captioned in one album. This includes five prints depicting Gillies with other soldiers at Giza, three prints showing church dignitaries and the Bishop of Jerusalem at his enthronement (1918), and five prints relating to a garden party for 3,000 convalescing soldiers at Ezbekiah Gardens (1917). Third photograph album and remaining prints on loose album pages relate to Gillies work and activities after World War One, circa 1921-1925. This includes a “Medical Tour” throughout continental Europe (1925), a "Summer School for Physical Education" in Italy (1921), and Gillies’ work at the Shropshire Orthopaedic Hospital (circa 1921-1925). Loose print is group portrait of Gillies and two unidentified Albany Street Public School classmates from 1903. Newspaper clipping is a death notice for Gillies from 1982, and briefly outlines his military service. Images of Alexander Gillies were identified by donor. Title supplied by Library Sir Alexander Gillies was born in Ravensbourne, Dunedin, in 1891 and attended Albany Street School. Between March 1916 and October 1919 he served in World War One with the First NZEF (New Zealand Expeditionary Force) and the NZYMCA (New Zealand Young Men's Christian Association). Between 1919 and 1923 Gillies studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Through the 1920s he worked at the Shropshire Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry, the Royal Southern Hospital in Liverpool (circa 1923-1925), and at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota (1927). Quantity: 3 album(s). 58 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 1 b&w original photographic print(s) on mount. Physical Description: Three photograph albums, nine loose album pages, one mounted photographic print, and a newspaper clipping. Provenance: Donated by Lady Joan Gillies, second wife of Alexander Gillies, Wellington, 2015 and 2016.

Date: Feb and Mar 1979 - 01 Feb 1979 - 01 Mar 1979

From: Oral History Collection of Peter Mathews

By: Culav, Petar, 1896-1985; Culav, Ante, active 1979

Reference: OHInt-0105-05

Description: Petar Culav talks about life on the Far North gumfields in 1913-1920s, his wine business (Zealandia Wines, Hepburn Rd, Glendene), and happenings on the gumfields during World War I. At end of second tape Petar talks to his eldest son about Our Lady of Sinj, St Cyril and Methodius. Venue - Glendene Interviewer(s) - Peter Mathews Venue - Glendene Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000381 and OHC-000374 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1913 - 1979

Date: 12 Sept 1988 - 12 Sep 1988

From: World War I Oral History Archive

By: Wiggins, William Robert, 1899-1991

Reference: OHInt-0006/83

Description: Describes in detail family background (father at Chelsea Sugar Refinery), education, employment, and life in Auckland pre war (selling 'Truth' newspapers, warehouse work), apprenticeship as a blacksmith and details of work. Recalls enlistment, guarding ammunition factory in Normanby Road, ceremonial duties, military funerals, the Mount Eden Guards. Transfer to being a guard at Motuihe Island, details of guard duty, relations with German internees, anti German feeling in Auckland, living conditions of internees, various anecdotes, Count von Luckner Kircheiss, his escape from Motuihe in detail, Dr Schultz. Transport overseas with the 41st Reinforcements, morale among conscripts, death of "Taffy" Herbert Lloyd Dash. Describes ports of call, especially Capetown, submarine attacks. Recalls arrival at Sling Camp, training and discipline, military burials at Tidworth Cemetery in detail, and being accidentally gassed, describes sensation, Tidworth Hospital, being transported back to New Zealand as an invalid. Describes first marriage, children, Moerewa freezing works, then a slaughterman, his career with various freezing works in detail, involvement with RSA at Kawakawa and other places, Anzac Day parades, effect of gassing on his life, being a freezing worker during the 1930 Depression, the bobby calf scheme and calf pools. Recalls venereal disease prevention, relations with British, hobbies, deep sea fishing, views on present RSA, and government. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Interviewer(s) - Nicholas Boyack Venue - Ranfurly War Veterans' Home, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002790 - OHC-002792 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) in two parts. 3 Electronic document(s) - transcript, summary. 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Physical Description: Textual files Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB 525/1 - 2, OHDL-000362. Black and white photographs:-. Bill Wiggins, 1988. Bill Wiggins, 1988. Bill Wiggins and striped marlin, ca 1960s. Bill Wiggins and second wife, Dorothy, 1948. Bill Wiggins, his daughters, and brother, during World War Two. Bill Wiggins, fishing trip, 1921. Bill Wiggins and daughters, 1941. Bill Wiggins and Dave Whitehead, undated. Bill Wiggins, 1915

Date: 19 May 1988

From: World War I Oral History Archive

By: Stanfield, Sidney George, 1900-1989

Reference: OHInt-0006/74

Description: Gives details of his family background, reasons for enlisting under age, Trentham training camp, Territorials experience with reference to Dannevirke Military District. Went overseas to England on the 'Maunganui'. Recalls being a clink guard, drinking, ports of call. On arrival sent to Sling Camp, then to Etaples. Recalls time spent in trenches at Somme in 1916 in the Fleurbaix sector. Discusses Gallipoli veterans, action at Messines, was in lewis gunner section and describes how the guns worked. Recalls Passchendaele, being a stretcher bearer, also action at Gravenstafel. Mentions morale, gives reasons why First New Zealand Division did not mutiny at Passchendaele. Discusses tactics used at Messines, the conditions, also action at Polygon Wood. He was injured there and describes how in detail. Cites cases of suicide and self-inflicted wounds. Reference to Nimot desertion. In 1918 he served with 33rd Division, Imperial Division at Abeele on Ypres Front (Entrenching Battalion). Recounts in detail episode when he hit an officer and the consequences. Put into a Waikato regiment and then 2nd Wellington / West Coast, on reprieve sent to Second Army rest camp. Discusses military discipline, executions, Etaples mutiny, compares Australian troops and New Zealand troops. Recalls burial parties, songs sung. Gives views on relationship of solders to officers, saluting. Recalls John A Lee, the Fifth Army collapse, entry of Americans into the war, Scottish troops, Pioneer Battalion, prostitution in London, attitude towards sex, Brockenhurst Hospital. Discusses the after effects of the war, influence of the war experience on his life. Gives details of civilian life, jobs he did, the 1930s Depression, refers to his disability pension, the RSA, World War II furlough, draft men who won't return to the war. Refers to Godley, Russell, Ward and Massey. Discusses his hobbies, gives views on compulsory military training and bringing up such a large family. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Hastings Interviewer(s) - Jane Tolerton Interviewer(s) - Nicholas Boyack Venue - At Mr Stanfield's home at 422 Southland Place, Hastings Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002761 - OHC-002765 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) in three parts. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 4.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual file Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB 516/1 - 3, OHDL-000353. Black and white photographs:-. Stan and Lorna Stanfield, 1989. Stan and Lorna Stanfield, 1960s. Stan Stanfield in Kaimanawa Ranges, undated. Stan Stanfield, undated. Stan Stanfield, undated. Stan Stanfield and son, undated. Stan Stanfield during 1917. Lorna Stanfield before marriage, undated

Date: 3 June 1983 - 03 Jun 1993

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part I

By: Petrie, John Robert Stewart, 1907-1988

Reference: OHInt-0096/19

Description: John Robert Stewart (Jack) Petrie born Dunedin 1907. Outlines family background - Petries came to Otago from Banchory, 20 miles from Aberdeen in 1852, on the `Ajax' settling in Berwick on the Taieri Plain near the Waipori River - maternal grandparents, Stewarts, came a few years later and settled at Saddle Hill. Describes: Berwick, population and area; farmlife, reapers and binders; chores; rabbits, including methods of trapping and processing skins; oil lamps etc before arrival of electricity; family home; swaggers; clothes worn to school and Norfolk suit used for special occasions; religion - Presbyterian Sunday School and Church; impact of radio; social divisions; childhood pastimes; illnesses which included peritonitis at the age of 5 and meningitis in 1938 when there was an epidemic. Recalls World War I - boys and girls knitting socks and balaclavas; Armistice Day; Peace celebrations, processions etc. Talks about flu epidemic 1918, with reference to formalin disinfectant. Discusses employment options and recalls commencing as a cadet with Customs Department, Dunedin, 1925. Describes early duties and mentions early customs colleagues; Wilfred Lowry; Percy Durant; Arthur Jackson; Jim Milne; Foss Shanahan; Mr Lyttleton; Charlie Gilbert and Mr Kennedy. Discusses: salary and boarding expenses; Depression (1930s); Lockers; Public Service Association; posting to Dunedin as clerk on export entries, dipping petrol at Logan Point towards Port Chalmers; process of gauging French brandy; smuggling; marriage; contacting spinal meningitis and being off work for 6 months. Talks about his World War II experience with the Air Force and his posting to Rongotai, then overseas to a Pacific construction unit working on airstrips etc. Describes air raid procedures. After the war returned to Customs. Recalls introduction of Sales Tax and Import Licensing. Discusses: immigration; women in customs - typists, clerical assistants but `not EO's'; Waterside dispute (1951); containerisation; bribes and gifts for Customs. Mentions Custom Agents personalities - Lionel Mansfield Coxhead, H C Campbell, Jack Downer and Jack Jersey. Refers to the office boy who drove to work in a Chevrolet (car) whilst the Collector came by bike. Describes work involving the Deep Cove Hydro Electric Scheme. Gives details of the academic and professional achievement of his two daughters and four sons. Talks about his final promotion to Collector, Invercargill and his work with Arthur Barnett Limited since retirement. Recalls belonging to The Forresters Lodge, RSA Otago, Rowing club and involvement with the Mornington Scout Group. Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 46 Napier St, Dunedin Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000601-000603 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0076. One photograph of Mr J R S (Jack) Petrie Invercargill, 31 March 1965 Search dates: 1907 - 1983

Date: 5, 12 July 1983 - 05 Jul 1983

From: New Zealand Nursing Education and Research Foundation oral history project

By: Muggeridge, Ivy Maria, 1892-1986; Storey, Doris Margaret Patricia, 1921-2005

Reference: OHInt-0014/121

Description: Ivy Maria Muggeridge registered as a nurse ca 1917-1918. Gives personal and social background. Describes: nursing conditions; World War I years - pre-war dances for soldiers and return of soldiers; ambulance duties; fever ward and nurses' sick bay; experience as a nurse at Hawera during the 'Plague' (Influenza epidemic) - explains how unknown victims were buried in a mass grave. Describes treatments and her mother's preventative care; discharge from hospital, chest complications; daughter's nursing experience; Manutahi Maori Pa and people and a letter to Queen Victoria. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - New Plymouth Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - Doris Storey Venue - 30 Octavius Place, New Plymouth Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000137; OHLC-000110; OHLC-004459 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 26 May 1983

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part I

By: Barr, William Jerrold, 1909-1996

Reference: OHInt-0096/01

Description: William (Bill) Barr born Waipiro Bay, near Gisborne, 1909. Outlines family background - both grandparents, came to New Zealand between 1840-1850, Jackson from County Armagh, Ireland and Barr from Scotland - father was a blacksmith on one of the big stations in the Gisborne area before taking up farming in the King Country - mother had a dressmaking business in Te Kuiti. Describes: childhood; country primary school at Waitomo with reference to Mrs Benjamin; two and a half years at Te Kuiti District High School, with reference to teachers, Mr Carnahan, Mr Sibley and Miss Carroll the French teacher; part religion played; social life with reference to dances and benefits run by the Red Cross during the War (1914-1918). Gives reasons for choosing Customs as a career, which he commenced in February 1926, starting in Statistics Office. Talks about his boss, `Bung' Lestrange. Mentions the problem of alcohol at work and feels some of the bosses were too tolerant. Gives details of work in Exports Section. Describes Dr Craig. Talks about the Sales Tax Act. Gives description of: social life in Customs; relationship with customs agents; The Longroom, Customs, Wellington and the effect of the Depression on Customs. Recalls Import Licencing being introduced overnight. Recalls some stories including: The Saga of the flotating razor blades; A Sales Tax incident in Auckland; The Loaded dice - Parcels Post and the Illicit Still discovered by the Collector. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000570-000571 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.40 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1509.

Date: 29 November 1989

From: New Zealand Workers' Educational Association Oral History Project

By: Gallaher, Muriel Mary, 1911-1991

Reference: OHInt-0107-10

Description: Muriel Mary Gallaher discusses her family background, and her childhood in a poor self-sufficient family. Mentions the effects of World War I and the Depression. Recalls joining WEA ca 1939. Describes the purchase of the Gloucester Street WEA Centre and the beginnings of the Centre Committee. Mentions Geoff and Joan Eames. Details fund raising, the WEA clubs system and Canterbury WEA members. Recalls Lincoln Efford and Allen Dingwall. Discusses becoming Vice President of Canterbury WEA in 1965. Mentions Joan Ryan and other Council members, working on Christchurch Consumer Committee and other organizations. Recalls Paul Robeson Concert. Recalls highlights of work with WEA and its personal benefits. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Maurice Gough Venue - 35B Horokiwi Road, Newlands, Wellington Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0639. Search dates: 1989

Date: 19 Jan 1983

From: Masterton South Rotary Club Oral History Project.

By: Gray, Ivan Andrew, 1900-1999

Reference: OHInt-0015-03

Description: Ivan Gray recalls his grandparents: William Gray, Sophia Gray; childhood memories; trips to Blairlogie; first house at Homewood Station; going to a Maori school, Okatiti; going to hospital in Totara Street; the carrier business started by his father; meals; the carrier firm, Fly & Young; story of coach accident in Queen Street; memories of the returned soldiers from World War I; taking coffins to Featherston Camp during influenza epidemic; Robert Morrison; motorised transport; scrub cutters' camps: Wally Devon, Jack Hogan, the Devils Elbo Camp at Taueru and Winston McCarthy; the Depression; swaggers (tramps): Russian Jack and Five Pound Tom. Describes the Homewood run; some of the families in the area: Tatham, Bamford, Bennett, Moorel; cost of transport, Masterton to Homewood; Hiona Home; a packhorse crayfish given to him by Peter Jones (All Black); formation of Transport Wairarapa (later Hargreaves); roads in the Blairlogie area; F Gray Ltd; types of trucks; politics; social life of family; childhood friends; class structure; social life; 1942 earthquake; memories of peace day celebrations (war ?); gale in 1934; work in World War II; celebrations when prohibition was thrown out in 1950. Venue - Masterton Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 132 Perry Street, Masterton Accompanying material - Letter from Ivan Gray to a Mrs Greville about the first double-decked sheep crate to be built in New Zealand and possibly the world. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004433; OHC-004843 - OHC-004844 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 884.

Date: 26 Jan 1983

From: Masterton South Rotary Club Oral History Project.

By: Reid, Gladys Olive Myrtle, 1904-1999; Long, Clifford Keir, 1909-1984

Reference: OHInt-0015-02

Description: Jim Long recalls his father, William Hugh (Tui) Long; butcher shops in Masterton; methods of keeping meat fresh; health inspectors during the 1970s; home deliveries; saturday shopping; types of meat. Gladys Reid describes her father's (George Butcher) work as a butcher; mothers work in a tearoom, called The Exchange then the Wenvo Tearooms; Gladys' job at the Cosy Tearooms, then Pages' Ice Cream Parlour and Confectionery; the sweets, ice cream and milk shakes at Pages; Gladys' catering business from 1932. Jim Long describes families he knew at Tinui: Camerons, Scholfields, Bartholomews, Groves and Atex; Forresters Hall; the theatre (owned by Thompson and Payne); the Cosy Theatre (W R Kemble); Kemble as racehorse owner of 'Lord Havelock' and 'Saviour'; cost of cars; the shop 'Hugo and Shearer'; end of prohibition; Prince of Wales' visit; hotels: The Occidental Hotel, the Empire Hotel, Midland Hotel; prevention of influenza; Wairarapa High School, 1923: Principal, G H Hutley, first boarder, Doug Falloon; sport at the school; school trip to see the ships 'Repulse' and 'Hood'; meals provided by Gladys at the Rotary Club. Gladys Reid describes the Renall Street facilities; Borthwicks' wedding; weddings out of town; Hugo's weddings. Jim Long relates tricks that his father played; sly grog houses; Tommy Pritchard, Tommy Lee and sly grog; The Pines; the Gentleman's Club, Mick Seller, Trevor Beetham and Nokonui Mack; description of the characters of Masterton: Nokonui Mack, Peter McLaren, Uphill McLaren, Rupert Morrison, Hugh Mclaren; World War I; poverty after World War I; relief; rationing during World War II; earthquakes; Jim Long's brother, Frank Hugh Long flying in World War II. Gladys Reid mentions relief after World War I; rationing in World War II; earthquakes. Venue - Masterton Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 59 Renall Street, Masterton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004436 - OHC-004437, OHC-004846 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.40 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 883. Copies of black and white photographs of Gladys Reid and Jim Long, undated Search dates: 1904 - 1983