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Date: [1939], 2003

By: Spence, William (Rev), 1868-1941

Reference: MS-Papers-7780

Description: Memoirs written by Spence about 1939 beginning with a description of his family and life on the Orkney Isles, going to school followed by his working life there; he writes of his decision to go to New Zealand and his arrival in 1888 on SS Ionic. He describes his decision to become a Presbyterian minister and the various stages this entailed before he was ordained in 1902. Following appointments in New Zealand he went to Australia where he remained. The Spence family did revisit New Zealand frequently and describe their holidays in many parts of the country including Rotorua, Auckland, Napier, Dunedin, Christchurch, Woodville and Wellington. The memoirs are accompanied by an abstract compiled by Spence's grand-niece, Heather Jones. Accompanying material - Abstract by Heather Jones Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms H Jones, Carterton, Jun 2003

Date: [between 1900-1930]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000121-G

Description: View of the Anglican church, St Mary on the Hill, Pokeno. The sanctuary is on the right of the photograph. Paddocks and a wooden gate are in the middle foreground. Three people are standing in front of the church looking towards the photographer (a woman, girl and the vicar). Photograph taken by William Archer Price between 1900 and 1930. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - No 3573 Relationship complexity - An almost identical view available at 1/2-000123 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches