General stores

Date: 19 Apr 1982-3 Feb 1983 - 19 Apr 1982 - 03 Feb 1983

From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection

By: Cooper, Whina (Dame), 1895-1994

Reference: OHInt-0514/1

Description: This interview took place over a number of months to provide material for Michael King to write the biography of Whina Cooper at her request. Discusses her family background, her father Heremia Te Wake, a Native Land Court assessor and her mother, Kare Pauro Kawatihi. Notes that she was the first child of her father's second marriage. Discusses her father and his attitude to Pakeha,land and mana. Mentions his friend Sir James Carroll and Sir Maui Pomare. Recalls childhood and schooling at Whakarapa Native School and St Joseph's Maori Girls' College in Napier. Describes working in the local store, becoming a teacher trainee at the Pawarenga Native School and then housekeeper at the Catholic presbytery. Recalls considering becoming a nun but changing her mind over a nun's treatment of a child. Talks about her role in fighting for the preservation of the Whakarapa mudflats, being drained by a Pakeha farmer, at the age of eighteen. Describes her interest in land surveyor Richard Gilbert, marriage to him in 1917, living at her parents' home and the birth of a daughter. Describes both parents' deaths and the need for her young family to move. Recalls living on family land at Te Karaka, the birth of another child and assistance from a priest to buy Heremia Te Wake's home and farm and the local store. Describes paying off the loan and building a new shop, post office, community centre and health clinic while husband Richard Gilbert ran the farm and later bought a second farm. Mentions becoming president of a Panguru branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union and her role in land development in the Hokianga. Comments on Sir Apirana Ngata and legislation enabling Maori to borrow money to clear, drain, grass and fence land. Mentions the establishment of a programme dividing the Hokianga into development schemes and her supervision of the Panguru and Waihou schemes. Talks about the role of senior land consolidation officer William Cooper and the growth of her relationship with him. Talks about the death of husband Richard Gilbert and her intention to marry William Cooper on his divorce. Comments on reaction to this, moving to Kamo with William Cooper and having four more children. Recalls her fund-raising efforts during the war. Describes the return to Panguru of Whina and Bill Cooper after their marriage. Mentions the attempt to organise the building of a meeting house in Panguru. Talks about the death of husband Bill Cooper and going to Auckland. Discusses the beginning of the Maori Women's Welfare League (MWWL) in 1951, her election as President and travelling the country to establish branches. Discusses the work of the League and her role in it. Talks about the establishment of an Auckland urban marae, Te Unga Waka, in 1966. Talks about her health and attitude to medicines. Discusses her involvement in leading the Maori Land March in 1975 and the organisation Te Ropu o te Matakite. Talks about Kupe's discovery of Hokianga harbour. Discusses Father Becker, Archbishop Liston and other Catholic clergy. Talks about custom, carvings and fishing. Interviewer(s) - Michael King Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 5 C90 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 08 May 1969

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/272

Description: Lorna Brimfield describes the attributes required to be a good grocer in a rural area; wisdom of the Sphinx; patience of Job; strength of Atlas; and the dove and the serpent must always be on call. Explains how Uncle Joe was one such person. Jim Henderson gives a brief account of other competition entries. Jim Henderson gives a brief account of some of the other entries in the competition which was held to mark the 300th programme of Open Country and explains that instead of the 100 or so entries he expected, 605 entries were received. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington. Accompanying material - Script at MS-Papers-1239, folder 85 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0278 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other. Search dates: 1969

Date: 10 February 1992

From: Dinsdale Community Oral History Project, Part II.

By: Borland, George Herbert, 1918-2005

Reference: OHInt-0090/3

Description: George Borland born Wellington. Recalls father's involvement with Railways as a worker and being transferred to Wellington, Waipukurau and Hamilton; earthquake in Hawkes Bay; work experience at Hieatts Grocery shop and night school at Hamilton Technical College; joining Railways 1936; World War II experience in the Airforce, training in Canada; marriage and return to Hamilton when discharged. Gives early recollections of Dinsdale and describes the effect of the war on the area. Describes the business of Mr Hieatt - mostly country trade. Mentions staff: Mr Hieatt, Mr and Mrs Kelly, Mr Hamilton and self. Gives reasons for joining Railways and explains how Railway people provided sports for families, community building bowling club, tennis pavilion, croquet, cricket and football shed. Explains that 85% of children at Frankton School were children of railway workers. Mentions Mr Cliffe (headmaster). Talks about Mormon Temple and the first President. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Interviewer(s) - Vicki Jones Venue - Hamilton City Council Buildings Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006009-006010 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1335. Search dates: 1992

Date: 1 September 1992 - 01 Sep 1992

From: Dinsdale Community Oral History Project, Part II.

By: Richardson, Heather Rose, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0090/7

Description: Heather Rose Robertson (nee Grassick) born Manurewa, Auckland and moved with family to Koromatua when 7 or 8 years old. Recalls work experience in office of corner shop owned by Harry Haggard who eventually sold it to Dave Cunningham. Mentions shop staff - Trevor Gibson, Mrs Fellows, Mr Fellows and Colleen Wood, also describes store and hours of work etc. Other topics covered include: garage run by husband, Noel Richardson; pensioner's flats in Johnson Street; hot pools; Ratepayers Association and Gibson Road Ratepayers group; description of 1953 flood; road development; public transport; pictures with reference to Regent, Embassy and Roxy theatres; husband's car - 1937 Austin and later Hillman and Holden. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Interviewer(s) - Vicki Jones Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006016 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1339.

Date: 7 October 1991 - 07 Oct 1991

From: Dinsdale Community Oral History Project, Part I

By: Goodall, Alexander William, 1928-2006

Reference: OHInt-0088/04

Description: Alexander William (Will) Goodall born Devonport, Auckland. Outlines family background - mother a widow before marrying father (World War I widow) - father from Kaikoura - born in Fyfe House 1879 and moved north in 1928 for employment. Talks about: Dinsdale in the early days - names business owners; social life - mother played the piano and sang; domestic facilities - house heating etc; early recollection of waiting for a telephone call from family in Napier after the Napier earthquake; school with reference to Miss De Renzy (infant mistress) and Mr Cliffe (headmaster); Harry Sandos, whose son, Bert, took part in Empire Games Rowing 1932; Empire Hotel, Frankton (run by Mrs Sandos); milk deliveries; saleyards; transport; Churches; school store built by Mrs Williams; popularity of Dr Pollard and spa baths started by Mr Foote. Refers to father's brother, Stephen Ingles Goodall who practiced law in Auckland. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Interviewer(s) - Vicki Jones Venue - Aberdeen Drive, Hamilton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004506-004507 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0780.

Date: 28 September 1991

From: Dinsdale Community Oral History Project, Part I

By: Booth, Gordon Stanley, 1918-2001

Reference: OHInt-0088/06

Description: Gordon Stanley Booth born Hamilton. Talks about his experience with the Air Force, going to England after the Battle of Britain and being trained as an instructor at RAF College Cranwell on master planes. Contracted spinal meningitis and returned to New Zealand as Aerodrome Officer at Wigram (then Ohaea). Left Airforce 1944. Recalls buying a store in Dinsdale from Harold Boyt in 1954. Describes business which sold everything from gum boots to long handled shovels. Was one of the first stores in Hamilton to have a wine licence. Talks about the large floods in the 1950s. Other topics covered include: telephone service; boat building; Vanguard estate car (forerunner to station wagon); Fergusson tractor; family - schooling and family life. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Abstracted by - Vicki Jones / Evelyn Wright Interviewer(s) - Geoff Lewis Venue - 50 Forrest Lake Road, Hamilton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004509-004510 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0782. Search dates: 1991

Date: 5 Apr 1995 - 2 Dec 1996 - 05 Apr 1995 - 02 Dec 1996

From: Hawkes Bay oral history project

By: Wells, Barbara Winifred, 1935-

Reference: OHInt-0438-14

Description: Barbara Wells was born in Herne Bay, Kent in 1935. Recalls her father was a railway ganger. Mentions a business course at Canterbury (England) and bombing of Canterbury during World War II. Describes her first job, meeting her future husband, having four children and going to Malta with husband Peter who was in the Royal Navy. Notes his parents wrote glowing letters from New Zealand and she and Peter emigrated in 1965. Recalls living with his parents before getting a state house. Describes adapting to a new country. Comments on the confidence of New Zealand children. Describes weekends at Waimarama and Waipatiki beaches. Talks about running the country store at Putorino for two years, moving to Rotorua and running a business, and moving to Hamilton. Talks about her marriage breakup. Describes returning to England for a year, working at an hotel and returning to NZ as she missed her family. Recalls returning to Rotorua, involvement in a country store with family members then going to Hawkes Bay. Describes becoming custodian of Duart House, the Hastings District Council house, which is used for weddings, dinners and meetings. Notes the house was donated by the Greenwood family. Mentions trips to England in 1976, 1978, 1980, 1985 and 1995. Discusses hot air ballooning. Recalls events that occured while she was running motels. Recalls her most recent trip to England, a family wedding in Europe and travel mainly in Switzerland and France. Compares British and New Zealand attitudes to hospitality. Comments on her job with a physiotherapist in Hastings and involvement in Women's Refuge and Budget Advisory. Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton Interviewer(s) - Joyce Paton Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2145. Search dates: 1935 - 1996

Date: 1891

By: New Zealand observer and free lance (Newspaper); Blomfield, William, 1866-1938

Reference: J-065-029

Description: Mrs Brown is being made to shut up her general store while the owner of the large establishment next door has already left. Extended Title - The big dealer, who does all his business early closes his premises and goes home to dinner; the small dealer, whose trade... Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0696-F

Description: Scenes at Pine Taiapa's home, Tikitiki, and inside some Ruatoria shops, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Shows Pine Taiapa combing a young girl's hair (possibly his adopted grand daughter), as well as scenes of customers and retailers inside Ruatoria shops. One is possibly a general store. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1963

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0694-F

Description: Scenes of a woman and child gathering driftwood from the beach at Te Kaha, and scenes inside the general store there, taken in 1963 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Men identified sitting in a shop are C. R. Hall and Barry Crawford (Frame 8) Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1929

From: Jones, Frederick Nelson, 1881-1962 :Negatives of the Nelson district

Reference: 1/2-026347-G

Description: General store of H J Hodgson & Co in Murchison, damaged by the 1929 Murchison earthquake. Photograph taken by Frederick Nelson Jones. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - After the quake. Hodgsons store Murchison; Photographer's title on negative - F N Jones Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1893

From: Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by various cartoonists

Reference: A-312-8-007

Description: A small boy labelled 'trades and labour' holding by the hand a small girl labelled 'liberal asso' is pulling a toy cart labelled 'votes' is at the counter of a general store, being served by politicians including John Ballance and William Pember Reeves. Extended Title - 'Well, my little man, and what can we do for you?' 'Please I want one state bank, one old age pension fund, a coastal marine, something to mend the upper house with, any quantity of cooperative work, a direct veto and an eight hours day, and will you please look alive because I'm in a hurry!' Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide from newspaper, 258mm x 202mm.

Date: [ca 1930]

Reference: 1/2-037512-G

Description: General store interior, circa 1930 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 2005

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0005474

Description: Shows a man outside a corner diary which is fortified with sand bags, barbed wire and guns. A hand extending from the fortification is handing the man a bottle of milk. The man says "Oh yeah... And a slice white loaf too!". Refers to the increased violence experienced by corner diaries and the means at which these diaries try to protect themselves. Published in The Press, 1 August 2005 Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.

Date: 1929

From: Jones, Frederick Nelson, 1881-1962 :Negatives of the Nelson district

Reference: 1/2-026357-G

Description: Dave Oxnam and others, feeding stray dogs in the street after the 1929 Murchison earthquake. On the left are the ruins of H J Hodgson's general store. On the right is Ross's Hotel. Taken by Frederick Nelson Jones. Source of descriptive information - Dave Oxnam identified by library client. Formerly described as 'Dr Oxnam' Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).