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Date: Oct 1983

By: Chalmers, Jocelyn Margaret, 1951-; Smith, Ann Gladys, 1905-1996

Reference: OHColl-0695/1

Description: Ann Gladys Smith was born in West Otago in 1905. Describes her childhood, family and moving from Glenkenich to Tapanui when she was five. Recalls schooling and attending Sunday School. Describes being housekeeper at the age of twelve, returning to high school, becoming a student teacher at the Glenkenich School and then going to Dunedin to work at the Nisbet Home for children in Andersons Bay. Talks about her decision to become a deaconess and training before going to St Andrew's Church in Hastings in 1932. Comments on the effect of the 1931 Napier earthquake on local people. Recalls her time at Auckland at St David's Church during World War II. Discusses the Emergency Precautions Services (EPS) for civilians in the event of a Japanese attack. Describes going to Inglenook Home for children in Gore in 1948 and then to Knox Church in Dunedin. Discusses her work as a deaconess particularly at Knox Church in Dunedin. Publication - Entry in 'Southern people : a dictionary of Otago Southland biography' Interviewer(s) - Jocelyn Chalmers Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstract(s) to come.

Date: 30 September 1989 - 30 Sep 1989

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

By: Monk, Alfred Kennedy, 1908-1990

Reference: OHInt-0151/13

Description: Alfred Kennedy Monk gives personal details. Talks about his education and farm jobs on leaving school. Discusses recreational pursuits as a young man and reflects on the Depression (1930s). Recalls the outbreak of World War II, and farm work he did during the war. Comments on extra labour requirements during war years, use of fertilisers, and wartime restrictions and rationing. Describes involvement in the Home Guard; threat of Japanese invasion; Government Land Acquisition; earthquake (1942); American Marines in Reikorangi and returned soldiers. Gives views on community spirit in the area and wartime leisure activities etc. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Reikorangi Interviewer(s) - Dean P Severinsen Venue - Terrace Road, Reikorangi, Wakanae Relationship complexity - part of the requirements for the oral history paper at Massey University Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002156 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 42 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0358.

Date: 18 Feb 1990

From: Bay of Plenty Earthquake (1987) Oral History Project

By: Fyfe, Judith Mildred de Visme, 1944-; Sisley, Matekitawhiti Eliza, 1950-

Reference: OHInt-0106-04

Description: Mate Sisley was born at Otakiri on 4 March 1950. She grew up in a large extended family in Otakiri and was largely raised by her maternal grandparents after her father had an accident. Describes her schooling, going to secretarial college and working at Tasman Pulp and Paper. Talks about what her siblings are doing now. Describes her marriage and moving to Wellington with her husband. Recalls working for Robert Muldoon, socialising with him and being the only Maori working for the National Party. Describes having her children, the death of her husband in a car accident and its effect on her. Talks about the day of the earthquake and her job as secretary to the Mayor and Council at the time of the earthquake. Notes that the Council was meeting at the time. Describes the Council buildings being set up as Civil Defence headquarters. Comments on the role of Wira Gardiner. Talks about returning home and going to see her children at a relative's house. Describes taking the children to Rotorua and cleaning the mess at her house. Describes disorganisation and alienation and recalls that it took a few days before people developed a community spirit. Describes the work of the army and recalls elderly people being taken to the marae. Talks about working at the Disaster Recovery Centre at Edgecumbe. Comments on the work of Elsie Walker, the lack of involvement of politicians and difficulties with insurance. Describes her children as still frightened. Venue - Whakatane : 1950 Interviewer(s) - Fyfe, Judith Venue - At 12 Kauri Street, Edgecumbe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002889; OHC-002890; OHC-002891 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 555. Photograph of Mate Sisley in February 1990; photograph of Mate Sisley and others about 1980; photograph of Mate Sisley and Judith Tangitu about 1953 Search dates: 1990

Date: 29 September 1989 - 29 Sep 1989

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

By: Jervis, Bertram Lloyd, 1921-1994

Reference: OHInt-0151/12

Description: Bertrum Lloyd Jervis gives details of family background, education, employment as a farm worker in the 1930s, the Depression and outbreak of World War II. Discusses farm work during war years; recruitment for armed forces; additional labour requirements and use of fertilisers etc; rationing; blackouts; involvement with Home guard; preparation for the possibility of a Japanese invasion; civilian life during the war, entertainment, transport etc; American marines in Reikorangi and the return of New Zealand soldiers to the area. Talks about the earthquake (1942). Describes Government Land Acquisition at the end of the war. Interviewer(s) - Dean P Severinsen Venue - Rangiora Rd, Reikorangi, Waikanae Relationship complexity - part of the requirement for the oral history paper at Massey University Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002155 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 46 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0357.

Date: 30 September 1989 - 30 Sep 1989

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

By: Monk, Marjory Ruth, 1918-1991

Reference: OHInt-0151/10

Description: Mrs Marjory Ruth Monk gives personal details of family background. Talks about her schooling at Makara school; employment as a nanny upon leaving school; recreational pursuits as a young woman; marriage and having children. Reflects upon the Depression (1930s) and the election of the first Labour Government. Briefly talks about the outbreak of war and things done for the war effort in Reikorangi; the Home Guard and supplies for troops overseas; the death of Michael Joseph Savage (1940); wartime shortages with reference to rationing and censorship and blackouts. Discusses the possibility of a Japanese invasion and preparations. Other topics covered include: Hiroshima bomb; war casualties among those she knew; the return of soldiers to Reikorangi and their fortunes; earthquake (1942); day to day experiences; leisure; contact with people in district and travel outside district in wartime. Describes amenities in the home; farm life; the role of religion in her life; American marines in Reikorangi and community spirit. Rejects the notion that New Zealand women were bored during the war. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Dean Paul Severinsen Venue - Terrace Road, Reikiorangi, Waikanae Relationship complexity - part of the requirements for the oral history paper at Massey University Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002153 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 53 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0355.

Date: 31 May 1983

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part I

By: Raleigh, John William, 1917-1992

Reference: OHInt-0096/16

Description: John William (Jack) Raleigh born Cobden, Greymouth 1917. Outlines family background - maternal grandmother, Dunne, of Irish decent. Describes grandmother's cooking skills and her isolated home at Capleston, near Reefton. Recalls early childhood; first motor cars in Greymouth: alcohol; punishment; parent's aspirations for children; schooling - Marist Brothers; religion, with reference to his sister who became a nun; politics, with reference to 1935 election; childhood chores and games; arrival of electricity to the Coast 1927 and recalls gas lamp lighter who travelled by bicycle; first telephone in the mid 1930s and refers to message system used prior to this period; social life, with reference to gramaphone, sing songs and Chase Hall cabaret, prior to arrival of radio. Talks about working career which commenced in the Railways 1935, joining Customs after one year. Describes early customs office and personalities in Greymouth - Don Butler, Clarrie Woods, Lieut Col Charles Butcher and Jack Stringer. Discusses: weighing gold duty; gold smuggling; working hours and routines; perks; income and cost of living at the time; Public Service Association; West Coast in the 1930s; transfer to accounts section, Customs Wellington 1940, with reference to A E Gallatley, Alan Atkinson (later Chairman of the Public Service Commission). Talks about impact of World War II, being graded C2 (fit for home service only) because of stomach problems and serving in Army accounts Wellington, mainly staffed by civilians. Recalls returning to Greymouth as E O (Executive Officer) in 1947 and describes duties of the E O and relationship between E O and importer. Refers to main Greymouth Importers: Griffin & Smiths (wholesale merchants); McDonalds; Duncan McLeans (general merchants); Millers; Truemans (drapery importers); Ashby Bergs (hardware). Mentions Marco Zambesi, an italian cellarman at McDonalds. Other topics discussed include: Skills of an E O; Exempt and popular imports; promotion to Dunedin (1953); Social life with Customs staff; horse racing; move to Christchurch (1954), move to Head Office, Wellington (1956-1958) and back to Greymouth as Collector (1959); Changes in Customs (1960s); Impact of Import Licensing; Earthquakes; Korean War; Waterside Strike [Lockout] 1951; Containerisation; Sanctions against Rhodesia and Customs as a career. Comptrollers mentioned include: Frank Cummings; Steve Gale; Mr Good; Peter Johnsen; Dave Sawers; Mr Thomas; Jack Kean; Pat McKone. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Customs Department Government Life Building, Christchurch Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - 240 Hereford St, Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000592, 000593, 000594A Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0078. 2 photographs: 1. Customs staff, Christchurch (1981) with Mr J (Jack) Raleigh and 2. J (Jack) Raleigh with J A M (Jack) Kean and P J (Peter) McKone taken 1981. Search dates: 1917 - 1983

Date: 1931

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to earthquakes, earthquake preparedness]

By: Napier Citizens' Control Committee

Reference: Eph-A-EARTHQUAKE-1931-01

Description: This card is filled in for Clifton Woodhouse, aged 2, of address Balquiddar Road. The card "is not transferable and must be produced when obtaining food supplies or hot meals". Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) on card. Physical Description: Letterpress and holograph on card, 87 x 105 mm.

Date: 2013

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025614

Description: Depicts a man studying the Civil Defence guide for earthquakes, 'Get ready, get thru', and saying "Something seems to have jogged me into seriously studying this...". Refers to the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that hit at 5.09 pm on Sunday 21 July 2013, 20 km east of Seddon, Marlborough and caused damage throughout the region and further afield. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Darroch, Bob 1940- :[Digital cartoons published in the Whangarei Report]

By: Whangarei report (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023020

Description: Shows the supervisors in an open office advising a couple who are under a desk taking advantage of an earthquake drill that the earthquake drill was last week and they can come out now. Context: Refers to the national earthquake drill 'Drop, cover, & hold'. New Zealand conducted what it claims is the world's first national earthquake drill on September 26 2012. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023035

Description: Shows the national earthquake drill advertisement 'Drop, cover, & hold'. Context: New Zealand conducted what it claims is the world's first national earthquake drill on September 26 2012. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022958

Description: A man nervously seeks cover under a table above which are the words 'drop, cover and pray'. Relates to the national civil defence emergency drill held on 26 September 2012. Titled 'Drop, cover and hold', the aim was to prepare New Zealanders to survive a major earthquake. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).