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Date: 5 Feb 1996-6 Oct 1996 - 05 Feb 1996 - 06 Oct 1996

By: Walsh, Michael Wehi Mailetonga, active 1989

Reference: OHColl-0610

Description: Examines the links between Nga Rauru of Patea and Ngati Wehiwehi of Otaki which are the result of family connections. The project includes interviews David Marino, Grace Moffatt, Raynor Gibb, Wallace (Wally) O'Conner, Margaret Walsh and Rona Broughton. The interviewees also discuss Te Reo Maori, family and adoption and give a picture of Maori life from about 1915 to the 1950s. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Awards/funding - Project received an Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Michael Walsh Quantity: 11 C60 cassette(s). 6 printed abstract(s). 6 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Michael Walsh, Wellington, 1996

Date: 05 Mar 1996

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

By: Broughton, Rona Amelia Wallace, 1912-2002

Reference: OHInt-0610-1

Description: Rona Amelia Broughton gives birthdate as 1911, born in Te Horo. Names both parents and outlines places the family lived. Outlines father's work as Wairoa farm manager before death in 1918 Influenza epidemic. Provides memories of life in Wairoa including neighbours and extended family members. Talks about pre-World War I housing, Manakau families, grandfather Huri Marino and his tangi and time spent in Patea. Discusses Pomare Day and early members of Ngati Poneke. Talks about the Depression, Pukerua Bay, meeting husband and agreement to marry. Outlines Otaki and Patea connections and further family members. Describes birth of her children, limitations of learning Maori, building a home with Maori Affairs assistance, the Patea Freezing Works, the Wai o Turi marae and religious beliefs. Talks about connections with Wehiwehi and Patea. Provides memories of World War II. Interviewer(s) - Michael Walsh Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013208, OHC-013209 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4607.

Date: 10, 24 Nov 1998 - 10 Nov 1998 - 24 Nov 1998

From: Quaker Oral History Project

By: Leslie, Margaret Alison, 1929-2003

Reference: OHInt-0427-13

Description: Margaret Alison Leslie (nee Brown) born High Wycombe, Bucks, England. Recalls education in England; involvement with Quaker Movement; war memories, lessons in shelter, rationing etc. Mentions British Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting and afternoon tea with Duke of Edinburgh. Recalls journey to New Zealand on the `Tamaroa', being met by Florence King and Aubrey Bagent and journey to Kaitaia where she commenced teaching Biology and Science. Continues to describe life in New Zealand; meeting and marrying Murray Leslie, a geography and history teacher; Quaker General Meeting at Wanganui (1956); new school, Waimea College, near Nelson; four children; trip to Canada to visit cousin; interest in family history and responsibility of storing Friends records with reference to offer by Alexander Turnbull. Describes approach by Genealogical Society of New Zealand on Births, Deaths & Marriages records and recording practices. Backgrounds decision not to continue with teaching and change to writing. Mentions: `Animals of the Rocky Shore of New Zealand' and book for children called `Microscopes' and later (1972) in Patea, `Centenary of County Council (Social History). Describes fifteen years activities in Patea; South Taranaki Historical Museum; Secretary of Queen Elizabeth Arts Council South Taranaki Group, with reference to Malvina Major; involvement with committee of The NZ Ecological Society, with reference to research on 25 years of files and minutes which led to `The Little Blue Book'; decision to survey South Taranaki Bight at beginning of off-shore oil exploration. Gives details of Taranaki Catchment Commission & Patea Power Project, survey of Patea river contract jobs; project on Manaia Coast development of water rights, research on Vanadium with Kapuni, environmental impact report, move into freshwater biology and expansion into electric fishing. Describes completion of Coastal Survey. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Penelope Dunkley Accompanying material - Photographs of paintings and drawing by Margaret Leslie Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007414-007418 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1872.

Date: 2 September 1989 - 02 Sep 1989

From: Massey University History Department. Students' Oral History Projects.

By: Broughton, Rona Amelia Wallace, 1912-2002

Reference: OHInt-0151/09

Description: Mrs Rona Amelia Broughton gives details of Maori family background living in Horowhenua area and later at Wairoa, Patea and Pukerua Bay. Mentions influenza epidemic, Napier earthquake and World War II. Recalls living conditions, social life, education, Maoritanga, Nga Rauru etc. Venue - Patea Interviewer(s) - Michael Wehi Walsh Venue - Otautu Road, Patea Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002151-002152 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0354.

Date: 24 April 1984

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part II

By: Gilberd, Edward James, 1917-2004

Reference: OHInt-0101/05

Description: Edward James Gilberd born Napier, 1917. Outlines family background which can be traced back to 1590's in Britain and refers to William Gilberd, after whom Gilberd College Colchester was named, who was a physician to Queen Elizabeth I. Recalls living near Tutaekuri River, Napier and describes outdoor life before the earthquake. Refers to father's work with Aard Motor Tours who imported Cadillacs and Hudsons (cars) and among tourists carried were the Prince of Wales and Harry Lauder. Talks about move to Palmerston North and the Depression. Childhood memories include: annual Christmas holiday (6 weeks) with camping trips into the Ruahines; golf caddying etc. and living off the land with reference to their use of guns. Recalls first job with Dairy Research at Massey University, working with Professor Riddet. Mentions Professor Peren (developer of Perendale sheep), Dr Dry (Drysdale sheep), Dr Barnicoat and Cawthron Institute, Nelson. Talks about joining Customs Department in Patea 1936 on the day after the great storm which put the Rangatira on the rocks in Wellington. Describes daily routine. Recalls Maori exemptions from whitebait regulations through application of Treaty of Waitangi rights. Notes that up to 28 ships came to Patea, which was then the biggest exporter of cheese in the world, Spirits came under bond and explains testing and gauging procedures. Mentions transfer to Wharf Office, Wellington 1938 under Henry Foster. Talks about the Social life with reference to keg parties etc. Discusses time in Statistics and describes adding machines and later change to Power Samas machines. Talks about World War II service, enlisting in the Air Force, and recalls being on the `Tamaroa' in the Atlantic when the `Hood' was sunk. Describes his two air crashes resulting in many months hospitalisation and recalls how war, especially his crashes had some effect on his confidence and explains negative feelings about reunions, uniforms, medals, etc. Continues talking about Customs Department post WWII, describing grading / salary; marriage; Import Licensing (1958); work in Trade Commissioner's Office, Sydney; Comalco consultations (1970); work as Director of Planning and Research Division (1970-1974) with reference to British entry to EEC (1972); work on VAT; tariffs; Drugs Conference in Bangkok (1974) and work as Director of Revenue (1974-1977). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0091. Search dates: 1984