Hawke's Bay Region (N.Z.) - Social life and customs

Date: 1826-1935

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2991

Description: Comprises photographs of the Smith family, details of the Paddy Henderson fleet, passenger lists 1871-1880, various shipping papers, family correspondence, all relevant to Australia and New Zealand Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 12 Apr 1975

By: Fox, Charles Elliot (Rev), 1878-1977

Reference: OHColl-0037/1

Description: Charles Elliot Fox came to New Zealand in 1884, where his father served as an Anglican minister in Gisborne. Recalls his childhood in Gisborne; the Tarawera eruption and his mother's death from tuberculosis on the night of the eruption, the possibility of a visit of Te Kooti to Gisborne; attending Napier High School and memories of Te Aute; his study of Greek and Latin and playing cricket and rugby. Discusses attending St John's College, Auckland and pranks played. Describes walking from Napier to Wellington. Comments on the bush around Norsewood and Woodville and Napier before the earthquake. Recalls listening to William Colenso's sermons, and boyhood friendship with Percy Spiller. Describes Samuel and Leonard Williams. Recalls his early interest in Melanesia. Describes time as a headmaster on San Cristobal and experiences with local headhunters. Comments on this practice in relation to weapons supplied by the British. Describes dressing as a Melanesian while living in the islands and preaching sermons in eight languages. Talks about his compilation of a language dictionary and publication of a book on the area. Mentions Bishop Patteson. Comments on colonial government, the Christian mission in the islands and the future of the Solomon Islands. Venue - Waipukarau Interviewer(s) - June Starke Interviewer(s) - Athol Williams Venue - Woburn Hospital, Waipukarau Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000269 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 folder(s) - handwritten abstract. 1 interview(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7230.

Date: 1982-1995

By: Paton, Robert, 1929-1995; Paton, Margaret Joyce, 1930-; Crocket, Alexander McIntyre, 1920-2014; Lockhart, Pamela Mary, 1930-; Cowan, Robert Hector, 1930-

Reference: OHColl-0438

Description: Project initiated by Robert Paton who died before its completion. His wife Joyce Paton finished the project. Interviews with sixteen residents of the region who reflect on their lives and local society since the 1960s. Interviewees are Dianne Cowan, Robert Cowan, Alex Crocket, Roy Evans, Doreen Greene, Pearl Growden, John Hayes, Tom Johnson, Pam Lockhart, Joyce Paton, Robert Paton, Alasdair Shaw, Ronald Sinclair, Barbara Wells, Mike Watkins and Robin van der Meek Some of the interviews form a diary project. Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton, Joyce Paton, Alex Crocket, Pamela Lockhart and Bob Cowan Quantity: 54 C60 cassette(s). 14 printed abstract(s). 16 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete No abstracts for Mike Watkins and Robin van der Meek.

Date: [ca 1989]

By: Crawford, Airini M, active 1989

Reference: MS-Papers-10351

Description: Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also 90-221 `Index to her reminiscences of NZ' which differs the index in this folder Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (with ms annotations) and printed matter

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-047

Description: Anne Humphries is the central figure of the essay but an account is also given of her parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, husbands and children from the time they came to New Zealand until Anne's death Includes four generation family tree Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published inventory available.

Date: 1871-1878, 1916-1919

By: Webb family

Reference: MS-Papers-7375

Description: Comprises letters from William Webb to his mother and sister, Ellen, describing his life and activities from his various postings in Katikati (briefly), Waipukurau and Napier as a telegraph operator. Also, letters from William Webb's nephew, Arthur Foote, to his family from France and Sling Camp during World War I, together with greeting and christmas cards of that era. Source of title - Supplied William and Ellen Webb, son of William Webb and Frances Harris, who were originally from Truro, Cornwall, were born in Hokitika. William became a telegraph operator with the Post Office and worked in Kumara, Waipukurau and Napier. Arthur Foote was the son of Ellen and nephew of William Webb. Quantity: 11 folder(s). 0.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: The donor is a descendant of Arthur Foote. Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts; material transferred to the Photographic Archive - To Photographic Archive - Photographs of Webb and Foote families (PAColl-7763).

Date: 1866-1873

By: Campbell, Walter Lorne, 1845-1874

Reference: Micro-MS-0001

Description: Campbell's journals describe his voyage to Lyttelton on the "Sir Ralph Abercrombie" in 1866 and subsequent farming activities. Relationship complexity - The first volume is with MS-0442 Campbell owned Waimarama Station in Hawkes Bay Quantity: 3 microfilm reel(s) positive.

Date: [ca 1848-1900]

By: Williams family

Reference: 77-198

Description: Folders of letters from mainly the women members of the Williams family. The letters are mainly written by the women members of the family, and are of a personal and social nature, although with some commentary on current events such as the New Zealand wars, and mission news. Some partial diaries are also included. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 box(es). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Finding Aids: Rough preliminary inventory available.. Processing information: Fourteen folders have been sorted. The rest have yet to be arranged and described.

Date: [1946-1996]

By: Armstrong, Sheila Howarth, 1922-2014

Reference: MS-Group-0510

Description: Comprises letters on a more or less weekly basis from the Armstrong family living in Havelock North, Manawahe, Matata and Ruakura to Sheila's parents Anne and Arthur Fletcher (until his death) in England, describing family activities, school life, farm life, holidays, celebrations and other matters. Also includes a family tree, some enclosures such as clippings and fabrics, a typescript of Armstrong's first impressions of NZ in 1946; and a ledger book (1950-1961). Some photographs are still with the collection. The letter writers have sometimes included diagrams of house interiors and properties. Also includes diaries and notebooks kept by Armstrong recording the daily events of her and her family's life; also a cash book (1959-1960) and two date books (1976-1977) Source of title - Supplied Armstrong and her husband, Allan, emigrated to NZ in 1946; the collection comprises letters written from her family here to her mother and father in England, and diaries kept by Armstrong Quantity: 26 folder(s). 42 volume(s). 0.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs S Armstrong, Hamilton, 1988 (88-171), 1989 (89-009, 89-036), 1996, 2000 (A2000-099), 2002 (A2002-056)

Date: 1929 - 1941 - 1990 - 1945

From: Foxon, Gladys, 1916- : My many homes

Reference: MS-Papers-5520

Description: Collection comprises a selection from Foxon's autobiography, `Herd testing in Northland, 1941-1945' in which she describes her training as a tester and practice as one in the Northland-Hokianga region where she was eventually appointed Government tester for Northland. She describes the social life of the areas where she worked, various personalities, the difficulties and the pleasures of the life. The selection on Kopuawhara, a public works railway camp in the northern Hawke's Bay, describes Foxon arriving there as a 13-year-old from Tauranga to be partly in charge of her family, the way of life of a works settlement, social activities and meeting with her future husband. She brings the account up to date with a sequel to the early years. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (36 leaves).

Date: Jan 1855-Jun 1866, Jun-Jul 1887

By: Nelson, William, 1843-1932

Reference: MS-Papers-6795

Description: Transcript of diary or diaries kept by Nelson from 6 Jan 1855 to 3 Jun 1866 and three days in 1887 (3,4 Jun, 12 Jul). Generally Nelson briefly noted the weather, his main daily activity and occasionally made entries with more information. The diary is incomplete. Nelson describes his life in England prior to emigration on the `Devonshire' in 1863, describes the voyage, continues with his life in New Zealand, subsequent voyage to England in 1864 and his return in 1866. Poems, `Early decision', `Life is at best' by S W Partridge 10 May 1863 and `Self reliance' were at the end of the 1864 diary. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with annotations (photocopy)

Date: 1941

From: Tucker, Elsie E, 1911- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5935

Description: Comprises three letters to Tucker from A Conrad, a parent of the Tarawera School to which Tucker was appointed, in two of which Conrad advises Tucker not to take the position and describes the township and social situation. The third letter declines a request from Tucker for Conrad's children to go on a school outing or to go swimming. Also two letters from the Hawke's Bay Education Board re transgressions on the part of Tucker re leave, and one authorizing her to take a cricket team to Te Haroto school and agreeing with her re swimming instruction being part of school time. Other Titles - Not easily daunted - a teacher's story, by Elsie E Tucker Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 pieces).

Date: 1842-1984

By: East, Alice, active 1984

Reference: MS-Papers-2855

Description: Memories of the tales of Mrs East's grandmother, Sophia Thomas, who arrived in NZ in 1842 aboard the `London'; tales relate to her experiences living with her family in Wellington, Wanganui and Napier. Edited by C E Fordham. Source of title - Transcribed from item Other - Photocopy of a holograph transcript of this diary is located at qMS-0641. The two copies are not identical. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (17 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by C E Fordham, 1984

Date: 1885

From: Dillberg, Gustaf, 1858-1934 :[New Zealand sketchbook. 1879-1887]

Reference: E-085-019

Description: Two views on one page. The upper view shows Napier beach, looking towards Cape Kidnappers. A few houses can be seen in the distance and there are people walking on the beach, with a couple seated above the sand to the right. The lower view may be of Nelson looking towards Tasman Bay with hills in the foreground (road, bank, weeping willows and scrub indicated), houses in the middle distance, the sea and hills beyond. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil & watercolour, 178 x 254 mm (page size).

Date: 1881-1885

By: Jensen, Vilhelm, 1860-1946

Reference: MS-1085

Description: Accounts 16 Feb 1881-28 Oct 1882 kept by Jensen while working as a watchmaker in Napier; also newspaper clippings pasted over on various subjects Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (175 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, printed matter (18 cm; brown buckram, blue case)

Date: 30 Oct 1995, 18 Jun 1996 - 30 Oct 1995 - 18 Jun 1996

From: Neville Lambert Memorial oral archive

By: Black, Arthur Gordon, 1919-2011

Reference: OHInt-0585/06

Description: Arthur Gordon Black recalls earliest recollections when he was a boy of four at Porangahau (Southern Hawkes Bay) in 1923 living on a soldier's resettlement farm. Mentions grandfather who lived with them and who had served in Afghanistan war. Describes childhood activities, traversing much of the countryside on foot and pony, finding a bird's nest which contained a human skull with a stone axe in it, and which is now in Napier Museum. Also describes Porangahau School and mentions Miss Tracey who taught there from 1924-1945 and Alf Mudgway. Mentions itinerant gentleman who took music. Other aspects of Porangahau discussed includes: Six o clock closing and Maori rule of not being allowed to take liquor away from hotel; 1931 Earthquake; Proficiency exam; lack of co-educational schools; camps for unemployed; Depression; college uniforms and church parades. Describes Wellington Teachers' College which re-opened after the Depression in 1938 and refers to New Education Conference. Mentions Frank Lopdell, Frank Coombs, Walter Scott and Ron Lockhart. Refers to First Labour Government in 1935. Outlines teaching career, commencing with probationary year at Te Awa School followed by sole charge at Tarawera. Explains how sole charge operated. Talks about experience in Air Force, spending three months in Mounted Rifle camp and refers to Sir Andrew Russell. Mentions Conscription. In 1942 joined Navy and talks about trip across Pacific to Canada, referring to `HMS Philomel' and `Capetown Castle'. Recalls two months course at St Vincents; flying Tiger Moths, Harvards and Barracuda (flying bomber) and learning to dive bomb and drop torpedoes. Talks about experience when at Crail. Recalls returning to New Zealand on HMS 'Illustrious'. Mentions wife, Margaret, having to wait for ship bringing war brides. Recalls having to undertake refresher course [post war] before taking a teaching position at Te Karaka District High School. Mentions A E Manning (Principal). Talks about involvement in Institute (NZEI). Other aspects of teaching career discussed include: Currie Report; Ruatoria School which was used as a model school for Maori education; Grading systems; first parent teacher group; Truant Officers; role of visiting teacher; Basic equipment scheme; Maori schools which were administered by Maori Affairs Department with separate Maori inspectors; teacher welfare; corporal punishment; Ministers of Education, with reference to Phil Amos and discussion on maternity leave [early 1970s]. Considers NZEI has helped teachers immeasurably in conditions of service. Mentions Dr Beeby and his philosophy. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Roger Dougls Caley Venue - Massey Street, Hastings Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008898-008899, OHC-008900; OHLC-004545-004547 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2763.

Date: 12 March 1996 - 12 Mar 1996

By: Baird, Hugh Aiton Aitken, 1911-2000; Crocket, Alexander McIntyre, 1920-2014

Reference: OHColl-0493/1

Description: Hugh Baird was born in Hastings in 1911. Outlines family background - father, Hugh William Charles Baird, owned drapery business in Hastings. Recalls early years in Hastings: education at Napier Boys' High School, early morning runs, being junior athletic champion and junior and senior swimming champion, being involved in boxing, taking exams towards accountancy degree in 6th Form. Mentions headmaster, Bob Foster. Describes 1928 trip by boat via Australia and Java to Singapore, then overland through India to Egypt and on to Greece, Italy and Dover. Talks about being articled to London accountancy firm Justin Miles and describes getting British qualifications. Talks about returning to New Zealand and working in Wellington with Watkins, Hull, Wheeler & Johnson. Refers to Owen Denton. Mentions returning to Britain and marrying in 1936. Gives details of Chamberlain's preparations for World War II and considers he is `underwritten by history'. Mentions all young males being drafted into territorials. Recalls becoming Lance Bombadier with Royal Horse Artillery. Describes training on guns from the South African War. Talks about being commissioned, service with 140 Field Regiment in France and Belgium, being in charge of bringing up ammunition and becoming Gun Position Officer (GPO). Mentions meeting Montgomery and describes him. Recalls involvement at evacuation of Dunkirk and later joining 5th Corps on South Coast at Southampton under Montgomery. Recalls his Battery going to Iceland and explains importance of Iceland. Talks about promotion to Major and being mentioned in dispatches for Dunkirk evacuation. Discusses Regiment being called to North Africa and being unable to get through Gibralter. Talks about going to Bombay as part of SEAC to fight the Japanese, being trained for jungle warfare and mentions Burma, Rangoon and Indo-China. Discusses Bernard Ferguson, the 14th Army at Assam and gives a detailed account of conditions at Assam. Discusses return to New Zealand and life in Hastings after the war; involvement in the establishment of Hawkes Bay Trustee Savings Bank; relationship with Anglican Church and history of St James Church; relationship among retailers in Hastings, with reference to the Roach, George, Bones, Jones and Bon Marche families; interest in golf and establishing a golf course at Flaxmere. Recalls forming Orchestral Society / Junior Orchestra for Hastings and being Patron of Hastings Operatic Scoiety. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Mathew Packer A - Other Interviewer(s) - Alex Crocket Accompanying material - Three photocopied articles Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007374-007377; OHV-0334 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1844.

Date: 1870-1883

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-113

Description: Correspondence between Francis and Agnes Helps at Napier, Alfred Helps at Auckland, and their friend John C Wells. Mainly discuss family matters. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1923-1951

By: Williams family

Reference: MS-Papers-1391

Description: Comprises the correspondence of C A Williams, mainly concerned with family matters (especially his son Eric and the estates of his parents Annie and W T Williams), the sheep stations and with the Church of England, station accounts and correspondence, records of National Patriotic Fund Social Committee, Primary Produce Council, and the Emergency Precautions Scheme Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also 79-320 Charles Athol Williams, a descendant of Henry Williams, the missionary, farmed on the family sheep runs at Te Aute and Netherton stations in Hawke's Bay. Quantity: 113 folder(s). 3 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available. Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Two posters of the National Patriotic Fund Social Committee - To Photographic Archive - Gallipoli campaign photographs.

Date: 1865, 1996

By: Pender, Burnett Borthwick, 1931-

Reference: MS-Group-0562

Description: Comprises two letters from David Borthwick to his family in August and November 1865 when he was a private with the Hawke's Bay Military Settlers. He describes his life as a private, Maori society, the rise of hau-hauism, the place of Maori women in the fighting and also describes the life of a settler during a lull in the fighting. Also includes handwritten transcriptions, notes, extracts from publications, photocopies from official CD records, family tree, map, correspondence, feature article from `Gisborne Herald' (1996) on donor's visit to Gisborne to rectify Makaraka memorial mistake and other papers. Pender describes his research for biographical information re Borthwick (MS-Papers-5907) Source of title - Supplied The letters were written by David Borthwick to his family in Lasswade, Scotland, while he was on active service with the Hawke's Bay Military Settlers. He died at Waerenga-a-Hika in November 1865. The donor, a relative, visited NZ and has done a great deal of research into Borthwick's death, especially to try and have his name added to the Makaraka memorial to those who died in the engagement. A second donation recounts Pender's search for Borthwick (MS-Papers-5907) Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescript and printed matter (some photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr B B Pender, Edinburgh, Scotland, June 1996 (A96-173), Apr 1997 (A97-089)