Epidemics

Date: 1901-1922

From: Robinson, Henry Charles Lancelot, 1873-1934 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4124-2

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1901-1922

From: Robinson, Henry Charles Lancelot, 1873-1934 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4124-3

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1906-[ca 1920]

By: Powley, Myrtle Ellen, 1906-

Reference: MS-Papers-1936

Description: Reminiscences of childhood in Lyttelton, local personalities, events, such as waterside strike, 1913, influenza epidemic, 1918, etc Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (21 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 6 March 1996 - 06 Mar 1996

From: Netball New Zealand Inc oral history project Stage II

By: Cockerton, Dixie June, 1925-1998

Reference: OHInt-0517/5

Description: Dixie June Cockerton describes family background - father, Ronald George Cockerton won ballot at end of Depression and received farm at Galatea (between Rotorua and Whakatane). Refers to secondary schooling by correspondence, pastimes and games, with reference to horse-riding, bikes, marbles, rounders, football and soccer; Depression in Galatea, mail-order shopping and Farmer's Trading Company. Recalls time at Auckland Teachers' College; development of interest in cricket and basketball; Probationary year after college and teaching experience in rural schools; teaching arrangements during Polio epidemic; involvement and requirements of refereeing; Netball Umpires' Association, gaining badge 1943/44 and comments on lack of guidance for coaches. Explains difficulties of playing 7-a-side game and details differences in Australian game. Explains relationship between coaching and refereeing. Other topics discussed include: fundraising activities; uniforms; nomination as coach for New Zealand team to World Tournament in England (1963); style of Australian game; selection process for national coach. Recalls receiving New Zealand Service Award late 1960s. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Matthew Packer Interviewer(s) - Marie Burgess Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006643-006646; OHLC-002416-002419 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.25 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1924. Photocopies of 2 photogaphs attached to abstract: (i) Dixie Cockerton and (ii) Dixie Cockerton 1947.

Date: 7 December 1996 - 07 Dec 1996

From: NZ Nursing Education and Research Foundation : the transfer of nursing education from hospitals to polytechnics

By: Bayly, Dorothy Jean, 1930-2017

Reference: OHInt-0520/34

Description: Dorothy Jean Bayly born Owaka, South Otago. Recalls: training as a nurse at New Plymouth Hospital, graduating 1952; introduction of block system to wards; maternity training at Whangarei; time out from nursing, touring South Island; Polio epidemic; nursing experience at Palmerston North, obstetrics and Waipukarau as Principal Nurse. Discusses work with Nursing Division, Department of Health with reference to Shirley Bohm and Nan Kinross. Talks about the role of Nurse Advisor. Backgrounds appointment as Matron at Rotorua Hospital and mentions amalgamation of Rotorua and Queen Elizabeth Hospitals with reference to recruitment and retention. Mentions the Carpenter Report in the 1970s and the development of the Polytechnic programme for training nurses. Describes argument put forward by Rotorua for siting Polytechnic there. Recalls, that on retirement in 1990, the programme at Wairiki was well under way and pays tribute to the great vision of New Zealand nursing leadership, Miss Lambie, the Orbells and Bea Salmon etc. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Yvonne Langridge Venue - Hood Ave, Upper Hutt Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006556 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1972.

Date: 27 Nov 2001

From: The Leniston Family Oral History Project

By: Leniston, Elizabeth Theresa, 1926-2017

Reference: OHInt-0607-01

Description: Betty Leniston was born in 1926 in Island Bay. Relates her maternal Irish background, refers to emigrant ships and Irish songs. Explains how Aunty Frances Cunningham met her future husband, Will McGruddy, sheepfarmer of Eketahuna and describes their house, talks of their farm workers, cousins helping with shearing, the train set, Mercedes Benz cars. Mentions her mother's laughter, singing, social work, working as a buyer at a drapery store and at the St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen, buying a section of land. Describes her cooking techniques, her hospitalisation and death following childbirth. Relates that her brother was cared for by the Home of Compassion and explains how she and her siblings coped after mother's death. Recalls her stepmother and housekeepers, and being in an orphanage. Explains her father's background and surname, mentions the family sweet factory in Lyttelton, his job as a clerical worker at Army Headquarters, his long service medal, working for the Post Office. Recalls family picnics at Happy Valley and Wilton Bush. Describes soap making and the making of a clothes drying rack. Talks about her brother Joe, a favourite with grandmother, his poliomyelitis and Maori medicinal treatment, Scouts membership, his work as messenger boy with DIC department store, buying a new coat on hire purchase. Recalls the polio epidemic and the infant vaccine. Mentions the deaths of schoolmates from pneumonia, scarlet fever and tuberculosis. Explains making up stories, her enjoyment of reading and music. Discusses homework, sport, religion and confession in convent schools. Talks of values taught by nuns. Mentions contraception. Talks of her children's role in leaving the catholic church, joining the Christian Family Movement. Explains that she left school to look after her stepmother's first child who changed family relationships. Relates that her sister worked at Mecca Tearooms, talks of the minimum wage. Gives reasons for leaving home, describes being a nurse-aide, training at Masterton Hospital, talks about career options. Recalls meeting Johnny Leniston, his Fleet Air Arm and Army service, details war experiences, having a rehabilitation farm on his return from war, exploitation by a farmer at Awakino. Mentions kindly neighbours. Talks of pre-war engagement and post-war marriage, with a consent obtained from a magistrate. Explains the system of post war employment for returned servicemen. Describes living in army huts with a luxurious bath, country life, coping with stoves. Talks of her best friend losing her baby, childbirth, having her own children, explains their names, talks of a visit by the Plunket nurse, treatment for vomiting, mentions miscarriages. Names Dr. de Castro, Dr. Grantly Dick. Talks of the childbirth rate at Wainuiomata in 1950s. Explains the influence of Kate Harcourt on child rearing. Describes the Maori population at Awakino River area, the Maori Work Scheme at Mahanui and mentions the moko, pipe smoking and segregation. Explains the rise in land prices in 1950s, describes their time spent farming, water shortages, Johnny Leniston's poisoned arm causing the farmer to give notice, the move to Lower Hutt and his crash teaching course. Talks of managing on a trainee teacher salary, family benefits, state housing at Avalon, market rents. Recalls milk delivery at Happy Valley and the five bakeries at Island Bay. Details registration conditions of first car, a Chevrolet, insurance of a Vauxhall J, a van with built in benches loaned by a friend, and later owning a small bus. Explains how they gathered camping equipment together. Describes help with the children and later with Johnny Leniston's father from Assumption Sisters and neighbours. Explains extension to house before being offered 31 Glenbervie Terrace (The Moorings) and describes the state it was in, and talks of help in cleaning it. Relates the reaction of those around her when Johnny went to Perth, Australia for six months during the mineral boom with son Matthew. Describes her children and their various abilities. Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Accompanying material - E-mails from Margaret Leniston to Judith Fyfe, sprigs of dried lavender, notes from preliminary interview Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Physical Description: Textual file - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3858, OHDL-001230. Search dates: 1926 - 2001

Date: 6 Nov 1992 - 10 Nov 1992 - 06 Nov 1992

From: Rawene Public Library oral history project

By: Andrewes, Gordon Rex, 1914-2004

Reference: OHInt-0641/01

Description: Gordon Rex Andrewes born 1914 in Opononi Hotel which parents were managing for A S Andrews and Sons. Recalls memories of early life in hotel and describes clientele which included commercial travellers arriving on horse back or on boats. Describes family involvement in company of eight stores and recalls the Taheke store being the first store to close due to burglaries, fires etc. Lists other stores. Talks about school days and remembers school as a big happy family with no racial tensions. Mentions teachers, Miss Davine and Mr and Mrs Duckering. Recalls family attending St Luke's Church at Pakanae which opened in the 1920s and refers to Bishop Averill. Childhood fun included fishing, eeling in the bush, visits to sandhills across the harbour and picnics. Recalls visiting old house at Whanui belonging to Selwyn Watkins. Gives details of job with Dalgetys, describing wage patterns. Talks of parents' struggle to provide for children through hard times and their generosity to those in need. Describes family involvement during flu epidemic. Recalls marriage in 1948 and return to family firm, A S Andrewes in Kohukohu, moving to Opononi store in 1953 which he managed until retirement in 1982, when A S Andrewes & Sons Ltd ceased to exist as a trading company. Other traders etc mentioned include: Parlane Brothers, L D Nathan, Entrican Sims, Sargood Son and Ewen, Ross and Glendining. Describes boats servicing the stores - `Sierra' built by Joe Fell at Kohukohu and owned by the firm, `Simoma` and `Nevada' captained by Selwyn Watkins. Interviewer(s) - Alexa Whaley Venue - Opononi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-010748-010749 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3803.

Date: 1901-1922

From: Robinson, Henry Charles Lancelot, 1873-1934 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4124-1

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 2003

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-

Reference: H-696-009/012

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. Topics include dog attacks on humans, the progress being made by the United States invasion of Iraq and propoganda on Iraq. Quantity: 4 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 1901-1922

Reference: MS-Papers-4124

Description: Folder One contains receipts and correspondence relating to the Wellington Tontine Fund, 1901-1917. Folder Two contains petition, signatures and correspondence re High School in Masterton, 1922; correspondence with government ministers re the High School, 1915-1919. Folder Three contains handbill re influenza in the Tararua St vicinity. Source of title - Supplied title Robinson had a legal practice in Masterton Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres.

Date: 1947-1952

By: Brunner Mineworkers' Union

Reference: MS-Papers-0665

Description: Includes telegrams, correspondence and miscellaneous papers Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr F W Munden, Huntly, 1972

Date: 1926-1927

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-119/05

Description: Correspondence and papers re unemployment; Paekakariki Quarry; visit of Duke and Duchess of York; epidemic organisation re influenza; tree planting and eucalypts; old Maori canoe in Mr Whiteman's paddock at Whiteman's Valley (see also folder 119/4); Dobson Coal Mine Disaster Relief Fund, 1926; railways; and other miscellaneous matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: Dec 1947

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-231

Description: Photographs taken for publication in New Zealand Free Lance, Dec 1947. Includes series of photographs taken showing the precautions taken during the poliomyelitis epidemic to check the spread of disease. Series of photographs of children's holiday activities - fishing, etc; children's playground at Myers Park, Auckland; girl holding a large snapper. Quantity: 15 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 11 May 1991

From: Murchison earthquake 1929 oral history project

By: James, John Allan, 1916-1992

Reference: OHInt-0071-01

Description: John Allan (Jack) James was born in Temuka in 1916. Spent most of his life in the Murchison area and most of his childhood and working years as a farmer in the Maruia area. Recalls his experience of the 1929 Murchison earthquake, which he describes in detail, its effects on his small community and the trek from his family home, which had to be abandoned, to Murchison and beyond. Talks about the effect on the Maruia River and alteration of the landscape. Refers to Gibson's slip. Mentions Infantile Paralysis Epidemic, ca 1924. Also offers insights into farming life in a remote area of Nelson during the 1930s Depression and into the social and community life of the Murchison area. Other topics discussed include: Swaggers; community policeman; transport which was by pony and trap pre 1929 earthquake; reasons for exemption from service during World War II; marriage to Daphne Beresford (1943); Formation of Maruia Falls, with reference to pictures in the Auckland Weekly News. Mrs James also speaks briefly on her experiences during the earthquake. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Murchison Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 4 Hampden Street Murchison Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003856-003858 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0626. 2 photographs: (i) Jack James & Jean James ca 1990; (ii) Jack James 1946 Search dates: 1916 - 1991

Date: 19 June 1993 - 19 Jun 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: Boyd, Daisy Florence, 1911-

Reference: OHInt-0067/018

Description: Daisy Florence Boyd born Cambridge where she received all her education. Outlines family background - father came from England 1854 on the ship `Hydaspis' reference to epidemic of scarlet fever on board ship - an ancestor, Sarah Elizabeth Voice voted in the first elections in Cambridge in 1893. Recalls moving to Waihi with husband to farm in Mataura Road and also being agent for the Pig Marketing Association. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Venue - Waihi Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005838A; OHV-0267A Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 videocassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1245.

Date: 13, 24 Jan 1982

From: NZOHA Martinborough Project

By: Michell, Charles Alexander, 1908-1982

Reference: OHInt-0005/23

Description: Charles Alexander Michell born Akaroa but family moved to Martinborough 1925. Outlines family background - originally Huguenot refugees. Father, Frederick Michell, was a journalist - owned the Martinborough Star. Other topics discussed include: childhood in Akaroa; homelife in Martinborough including domestic routines; relationship with mother; discipline / punishment; flu epidemic, 1918; Infantile Paralysis (Polio) epidemic; Peace Day celebrations (1919) with reference to the Oddfellow's float built by Mr Gundry; birthdays, Christmas, holidays, picnics; transport and first trip in model T Ford car; fire at Raetihi and school fire (1919); religion - Presbyterian; mother's diabetes with reference to Dr Webb; World War II - was in 10th Reinforcement to Italy and wireless operator and gunner with 20th Battalion; politics; Martinborough Star which father owned; electricity; nightcart men including Wadsworth and Honey Ross; earthquake (1942); Social class / distinctions; Martin family; depression (1930s); education including sex education; father's death. Gives reasons for getting rid of Martinborough Star. Talks about employment with Pain and Kershaw also his creative work of decorating for balls, dances and important social functions e.g. regal visit. Describes the Martinborough Little Theatre Society which he was involved in. Mentions Mr and Mrs Poulter; Mr Ralph (piano teacher); Dr Webb; Prime Minister, Charles Forbes who was in school with father; Colonel McDonald; George Pain; and Ian Grace of Dale and Grace. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Martinborough Abstracted by - Hugo Manson Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Martinborough Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-0578-0582, OHC-0686 Quantity: 6 5" reel(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0023. One photograph of Mr Charles Alexander Michell Search dates: 1982

Date: 08 Sep 1983

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

By: Crispin, Edna Grace, 1919-

Reference: OHInt-0014/042

Description: Edna Grace Crispin registered as a nurse at New Plymouth Hospital in 1942. Describes: training; conditions of employment; submissiveness of nurses; salary; additional qualifications and reasons for courses; life as a district health nurse in New Plymouth; poliomyelitis epidemic of 1955; changes in nursing; the Registered Nurses' Association; Miss Lambie and visit of the Governor General (Newell). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - New Plymouth Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - D M P Storey Venue - 217 Frankley Rd, New Plymouth Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000170 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 21 February 1984 - 21 Feb 1984

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

By: Strombom, Wilmot Patricia, 1914-; Storey, Doris Margaret Patricia, 1921-2005

Reference: OHInt-0014/160

Description: Mrs Wilmot Patricia Strombom registered as a nurse in 1941. Gives biographical information. Describes: arrival at nurses home; rules; uniforms; ward duties; patient treatment and methods; contraction of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and treatments; epidemics - poliomyelitis and diphtheria. Gives various anecdotes of Miss B Campbell (Matron). Married and resigned from nursing 1942 but returned in 1967 and was a theatre sister. Attended the Australian Conference for Theatre Nurses in Canberra 1972 and outlines papers presented. Gives anecdotes from the World Conference for Theatre Nurses in Manila 1979. Talks about President Marcos, African theatre nurses and advances in surgery. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - New Plymouth Interviewer(s) - Doris M P Storey Venue - 95 Wallace Place, New Plymouth Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000214; OHLC-001846; OHLC-006290 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 19 September 1983 - 19 Sep 1983

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

By: Sibley, Violet Robinson, 1904-1989; Bostock, Corinne, active 1983

Reference: OHInt-0014/149

Description: Violet Sibley registered as a nurse 1926. Describes Wellington Casualty Clearing Station; World War II; Miner's Phthisis; Typhoid epidemic Waihi Hospital and the prophet Rua. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Other - limited biographical information available Interviewer(s) - C Bostock Venue - Caughey Preston Home, Ventnor Street, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000154; OHLC-004642 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 20 Jan 1995

From: Netball New Zealand Oral History Project

By: Lane, Eileen Elizabeth, 1906-2001

Reference: OHInt-0008-09

Description: Eileen Elizabeth Lane born in Wanganui, one of 12 children. Interview outlines family background and childhood memories. Recalls memories of World War I - father was an entertainer. Refers to `send offs' and `welcome homes'. Mentions soldier's settlement after World War I. Talks about flu epidemic 1918. Mentions winning two scholarships, Junior National in 1921 and Senior National in 1921 but couldn't afford to go to university. Gives history of basketball, which first came to New Zealand 1906 but wasn't in primary schools until much later. Played basketball at secondary school 1919. Describes being accepted as basketball refereee and delegate on Canterbury Executive. Mentions Hagley Park. Recalls being New Zealand President 1949-1968. Mentions fundraising for pavilions. In 1949 became President of New Zealand Council and describes work, major changes and the extensive travel. Refers to Doreen Brown and sponsorship. Discusses time taken for change of name from basketball to netball. Talks about change in 1960 from 9 a side to 7 a side. Discusses differences between New Zealand umpires and those of other countries. Talks about receiving the BEM (British Empire Medal 1971) Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Sponsored by - Netball New Zealand Inc Abstracted by - Paula Martin Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005988-OHC-005990 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.18 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1318, OHA-1318A (additional material). 2 photcopies of photographs of Eileen Lane, one taken 1921 and one taken as President of NZ Assn en route to England 1963