Monetary reformers

Date: 31 July 1987 - 31 Jul 1987

From: NZ Society for the Intellectually Handicapped (Inc) Oral History Project, 1989

By: Clark, Jean, 1909-1995

Reference: OHInt-0080-02

Description: Jean Clark (nee Burgess) born Cheshire, England. Came to New Zealand with family aged 14 months. Outlines family background - mother was a close friend of Lady Nash (Lotty May Nash). Describes: childhood; education, with reference to John Howell, headmaster at Wellington Technical College.; religion - interested in philosophy of religion but not practising christian. Recalls time as a pupil teacher at Wellington Technical college, describing travel - horse drawn transport from Taita to Hutt Railway Station and then train to Thorndon station etc. Summarises teaching career at Hutt Valley High School, Petone Technical College and Hutt Intermediate School. Describes husband's involvement with Social Credit Party and time spent campaigning for Monetary Reform - with reference to visit of Major Douglas to New Zealand. Recalls 1935 election when a young ex Australian, John Hogan stood against (Sir) Walter Nash). Reference to Montague Norman, Chairman of Bank of England. Talks about: husband's (Gilbert Clark) involvement with Jewish Immigrants whom he sponsored prior to World War II (1939-1945); return to New Zealand after the war and being under suspicion as Nazi agents; post war - husband and self went into Hotel Business, reference to partnership in new Eastbourne Hotel with Dick Jepson. Backgrounds concerns over son Campbell who was handicapped from birth (1945) and decision to place him in St John of God Home for two years. Discusses involvement with IHC and the first New Zealand Committee with reference to H S Anyon (President), Olive (H L) Grenfell, Mrs M Anyon, J J Doyle, Mrs B Gordon, A H Helleur, Mr J Nicholls and Mr R W S Botting. Reference to Kimberley Hospital. Reflects on own contribution to IHC, becoming Vice President. Recalls fundraising and developing ideas for services with reference to Senior Occupation Centre at Petone and Jepson Home (originally called Kristina Home). Compares IHC then and now. Talks about new style to IHC set by Dr Beasley and the establishment of Intellectually Handicapped Childrens' Parents' Association Inc (1949). Accompanying material - Historical notes of New Zealand Society for the Intellectually Society Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mrs Clarke's home in Mount Victoria, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001461-001643 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0227.

Date: 26, 27 June 1996 - 26 Jun 1996 - 27 Jun 1996

By: Galvin, Bernard Vincent Joseph, 1933-2010

Reference: OHColl-0578/1

Description: Bernard Vincent Joseph Galvin born Brooklyn, Wellington, 1933. Outlines family background - father, Eustace Bartholomew Galvin a wharf tally clerk - mother of Irish and English descent. Refers to mother's sister who succeeded Mother Aubert as Rev. Mother Zita of the Home of Compassion. Describes early life in Island Bay, beaches, park, St Sophie's School and separation of catholics and protestants. Mentions the mixture of nationalities at St Sophie's School - Poles, Italians and Irish. Describes years at St Patrick's College Wellington with reference to scholastic ability and outlines University course. Recalls joining Treasury in 1955 as first graduate and recalls staff and slight Masonic dominance. Mentions trip to Washington, studying Public Administration, mostly through seminars and recalls new ideas brought back, mainly about using economics instead of accountancy. Refers to deregulation with implications for Fiscal / Monetary Policy. Discusses Arnold Nordmeyer and Black Budget 1957. On return from Harvard transferred to Foreign Affairs, posted to London as Economic Counsel and talks about New Trade Agreement, with reference to Jim Moriarty (Industries and Commerce), Dr Sutch and Jack Marshall. Discusses delegation's capacity to secure good deal for New Zealand against Canadian and Australian record. Describes Haymarket High Commission building. Discusses relationship with [Sir] Robert Muldoon. Talks about duties as Head of Prime Minister's Department which meant head of Security Intelligence Council and mentions Sofinsky expulsion. Refers to Brigadier Gilbert. Other topics discussed include: SUP; Think Tank; effects of overhauled exchange rates explained; Wage-Price Freeze, Wage-fixing and General Wage Orders; events of defeat in 1984; early post-election discussions with Roger Douglas and need for deregulation; views on SOEs and privatisation. Reflects on Catholic Commission for Peace and Justice involvement regards Treasury. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008820-008822; OHLC-004463-004465 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1. 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2726.

Date: 1988-2007

By: Holmes, Frank Wakefield (Sir), 1924-2011

Reference: MS-Group-0698

Description: Comprises copies of `HugoVision', the monthly bulletin sent to Hugo clients for (Oct 1989-July 1993, Feb 1997-Dec 2004); papers for seminars run by Hugo Consulting Group (1988-1989); correspondence; papers; reports and other material relating to the work of the Trade Development Board Review Committee including material produced by the Trade Development Board and Ministry of External Relations and Trade; publications and papers produced by various organisations and boards with an interest in economics and politics; and newspaper clippings and papers relating to economic matters Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - HugoVision; assessing the economic, industrial and political environment of New Zealand Quantity: 1 box(es). 23 folder(s). 0.53 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1946

From: [Ephemera relating to politics and elections in New Zealand. 1940-1949]

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1946-02

Description: Circular letter from A Warder, the secretary of the Auckland Provincial Executive, advising the Crusade's opposition to the ratification of the Bretton Woods agreement. The letterhead shows the motto "Building a better world" and showing a line of people following a man who holds a sword aloft as if it is a cross. The Dominion officiers are listed in the letterhead area. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph and typescript, on sheet 335 x 205 mm.

Date: [ca 1880-1936]

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-15/18

Description: Notes and papers, both on Edward Bellamy and the society founded in 1932 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1939 - 1940

From: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992 :[Scrapbook of cartoon clippings. ca 1940-1945].

Reference: E-605-q-006

Description: A cartoon showing two ordinary New Zealanders looking at a statue based on that of Laocoon and his two sons, of Robert Semple wrestling snakes, flanked by Michael Savage and Walter Nash. The caption beneath the statue reads: "Semplocoon Group (with financial death adders), excavated in W Coast NZ 1939, by Govt bulldozer. Solid Bone". Other Titles - Semplocoon Group Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Newsclipping 155 x 215 mm stuck into lined exercise book

Date: Aug 2001-Nov 2001

From: Holmes, Frank Wakefield (Sir), 1924- : Papers relating to Hugo Group Ltd

By: Holmes, Frank Wakefield (Sir), 1924-2011

Reference: MS-Papers-7307-2

Description: File of `HugoVision' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Aug 2000-Jul 2001

From: Holmes, Frank Wakefield (Sir), 1924- : Papers relating to Hugo Group Ltd

By: Holmes, Frank Wakefield (Sir), 1924-2011

Reference: MS-Papers-7307-1

Description: File of `HugoVision' Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres.

Date: 1955 - 1956

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991

Reference: B-184-019

Description: The cartoon is a series of caricatures of members of the Monetary Commission of 1955 (Royal Commission to report on the monetary, banking and credit system in New Zealand) along with a short quotation for each of them. Clockwise from the left they are - 'Sir Arthur Tyndall, Chairman, Judge of the Arbitration Court. "I claim to be a practical man..",Mr R.M. Hutton-Potts, Managing Editor, Southland News and well-known radio speaker on international affairs. "With quaifications and reservations...", Mr F.C. Jordan, Barrister and Solicitor, of Auckland, representing the N.Z. Social Credit Association. "I submit, Mr Chairman and gentlemen...", Mr E.D. Wilkinson, Public Accountant and Member of the Commission. "Answer my question plainly, please.", Mr F.P. Walsh, President of the Federation of Labour. "My people are interested..", Sir Wilfred Sim Q.C., Counsel for Associated Banks and Dr O.C. Mazengarb Q.C., Counsel for Mr H.J. Kelliher and the Mirror Publishing Company Ltd. Said the Chairman "I'm between the devil and the deep Q.C.'s." Mr C.G. Trotter, Managing Director of the Farmers' C0-operative Organisation Society of N.Z. Ltd. and a well-known figure in farm finance. "I want to get this clear...", Mr W.G.V. Fernie, Christchurch businessman and President N.Z. Employers' Federation. "You have to convince the Commission...", Mr G.G.G. Watson Wellington lawyer and company director. "Would you or would you not..."' Context - The Monetary Commission was a Royal Commission established in March 1955 to investigate the deficiencies of the banking system and to try to display inconsistencies in Social Credit precepts. Social Credit had won 11% of the total vote in the 1954 election which upset political calculations. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper 330 x 415 mm

Date: [ca 1950]

From: Holland, Roy, 1894-1975:Portraits of Labour politicians, and lantern slides compiled by Harry Holland; also WW2 veterans on parade, including Sir Stephen Weir

By: S P Andrew Ltd

Reference: PAColl-4415-05

Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Henry Greathead Mason, photographed by S P Andrew Ltd, circa 1950. Inscriptions: Verso - [Stamped in ink] S P Andrew Studios 10 Willis St Wellington NZ Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 98 x 139 mm