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Date: 16 Jan 2001

From: The quality of life for older women oral history project

By: Black, Betty Imelda, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0523/02

Description: Betty Black was born in 1929 when her father was on the dole. Describes her parents' positive attitude. Talks of her financial situation, gift giving, runnning a car, buying food. Recalls voluntary work with her father during childhood and her family's belief in helping people generally. Describes being a Brownie leader, her enjoyment of being with people, especially younger people, and offers advice to young women. Relates her family's health issues, her experience working on the Regional Health Committee. Relates her response to violence. Talks of local people and transport in Johnsonville. Discusses what it is like to be old, mentions the care of her mother and father-in-law. Talks of grandparenting and the Probus Club. Interviewer(s) - Isobel Munro Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009084 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 2881. One photograph of Betty Black

Date: 15 Feb 1994

From: Newlands women's oral history project

By: Boyle, Alison, 1928-

Reference: OHInt-0503/6

Description: Alison Boyle was born in Wellington in 1928. Discusses her Newlands home and her family's history in the suburb of Paparangi. Talks about the family orchards, milking the cow, schooling and the Depression. Recalls walking to Johnsonville for dancing lessons and Scadden's bus service to Johnsonville. Talks about Wakefield Gully Road and the construction of Centennial Highway. Recalls a typical day, schooling at Wellington Girls' College, social activities in her teenage years, starting work, the war years and being Queen for the Queen Carnival kindergarten fundraiser. Talks about her courtship, family occasions and the traditions associated with engagement, marriage and 21st birthdays. Describes acquiring a home as a young married couple and leaving Newlands. Comments on role models and how the suburb influenced her development. Interviewer(s) - Lorraine Copp Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2739.

Date: 29 Apr 1998

From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project

By: Mattingley, Joan Margaret, 1932-

Reference: OHInt-0443-09

Description: Joan Margaret Mattingley recalls being a member of St Oswald Union Church in Newlands and as the convenor of the church's community committee became involved in the setting up of the Johnsonville Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in 1974. Mentions Mary Jane Rivers, a community worker in the Northern suburbs appointed by the Council. Talks about initial and ongoing training; funding and attitudes of local bodies; biculturalism and project Waitangi, and trip to England in 1989 which she describes. Refers to Maggie [Margaret] Thatcher. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ian Dougherty Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009639 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3129.

Date: February 1994

By: Copp, Lorraine, active 1994

Reference: OHColl-0503

Description: This project divides into two parts: `Four generations of Newlands women' and `Maori women speak out'. In the first part, four women talk about growing up in Newlands and the activities that they participated in. They discuss the people from their families and community groups such as the local youth, church and pony clubs that were major influences in their lives and the kinds of social and recreational activities that they were involved in. They also discuss the vital role of the Johnsonville and Newlands bus service in the community. The second part of this project looks at three Maori women living in Newlands and their involvement and contributions to the Paparangi Maori Culture Club as well as their experiences of living, working and raising families in the suburb of Newlands. Interviewer(s) - Lorraine Copp Recorded by - Lorraine Copp Quantity: 12 C60 cassette(s). 6 printed abstract(s). 6 interview(s).

Date: 20 Apr 1996

From: Whanaungatanga : Ngati Wehiwehi me Nga Rauru oral history project

By: O'Conner, Wallace Charles, active 1930s-1990s

Reference: OHInt-0610-5

Description: Wallace Charles O'Conner talks about in family in detail, naming all brothers and sisters. Provides memories of his parents and the 1931 Napier earthquake. Outlines childhood in Johnsonville with grandparents, various aunts and uncles and the Harrison family. Talks about relations in Otaki and Te Horo. Discusses time at school, bicycle racing and marriage to wife Rose. Details position in the Divisional Petrol Company of the New Zealand 2nd Expeditionary Force in the Middle East during World War II. Recounts interaction with the Tanks Transport Unit in Italy, replacement drafts, personalities and deaths within his unit, importance of food and water and the spirit of the soldiers. Also discusses the 2nd and 3rd Battalions, Crete and the Maori Battalion. Outlines wife's occupations during the war and his continued employment in the regular army. Talks about their children, Wallace relations and trips to Manakau. Interviewer(s) - Michael Walsh Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013214, OHC-013215 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.50 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4611.