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New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade :A key piece, New Zealand. Produc...

Date: 1988 - 1993

By: New Zealand. Ministry of External Relations and Trade; New Zealand. Department of Survey and Land Information

Reference: Eph-D-TRADE-1990-01

Description: Shows a world map in the form of a jigsaw, with pieces for United Kingdom, Italy, New Zealand, Japan and California still to be put in place. The statistics of land area for each of these regions is given; all are comparable to New Zealand. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). 2.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Offset lithograph, 595 x 840 mm.

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :Twenty-four cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 Decembe...

Date: 1998 - 1999

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-539-063/086

Description: General Pinochet complains about not being allowed to travel freely. Comment on the Minister of Defence's policy. Opposition Leader, Helen Clark, tells the public about National's intended defence spending. New Zealand's energy resources are put up for sale. Vultures gather around National's leader, Jenny Shipley. Jenny Shipley celebrates her first year as leader of the National Party. Boris Yeltsin reassures Russians he is still alive and running the country even though he is on an intravenous drip of Vodka. Finance Minister, Bill Birch in a pool after his attempt in the NZ Economic Free Fall Competitions. Jenny Shipley passes his togs, which he forgot to put on. Comment on the commercialisation of professional cricket. The House Judiciary Committee sit in judgement over President Clinton in the Lewinsky scandal. New ACC law allows victims the right to sue. Paul East quits politics to take up a cushy post for Foreign Affairs in London. Leaked conversations of Gilbert Myles. US military are relaxed about Iraqi missiles aimed at US Republicans. Jenny Shipley visits Bill Clinton. The world tryys to understand why Serbian security forces commit such terrible atrocitities. The Serbians say 'Because they can' Rachel Hunter and Jerry Hall discuss why they got rid of their rock star husbands. Pam Corkery quits politics. Bill Clinton tells the nation about the state of his relations with his wife Hillary following the Lewinsky allegations. The International Olympic Committee get 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Corruption, Greed and Arrogance. Monica Lewinsky is called to Washington for a high-level debriefing. The Government's response to people's needs following the storms in Northland. Sweetwaters festival leaves a mountain of unpaid debtors. Jenny Shipley advocates her favoured MMP option. Quantity: 24 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Bromhead, Peter 1933- :OZ NZ ; Flats to let ; EC Home sweet home 18 March 1993

Date: 1993

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :The Dominion; Cartoons 17 March - 4 April 1993

Reference: H-038-002

Description: Shows 2 people, identified as "Oz" and "NZ", reading the flats to let columns of a newsppaer while the Queen snuggles up with a man identified as "EC". Refers to the fact that Britain favours relations with fellow EC members at the expense of Australia and New Zealand Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :Twenty cartoons published in the Evening Post between 3 and 28 Novem...

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-045/064

Description: Political cartoons. Psychiatric care denied to those in need. Jim Bolger teeters on the edge of losing his position as Prime Minister. Jim Bolger offers his head on a plate to the new National Party leader, Jenny Shipley. Helen Clark congratulates Jenny Shipley for being NZ's first woman Prime Minister. Jenny Shipley lays down how she wishes to conduct business within her caucus. Winston Peters prostrates himself before the new Prime Minister, Jenny Shipley. NZ public dispair over the Black Caps' performance. Jenny Shipley is set to devour coalition partner, Winston Peters during their coalition talks. Max Bradford calls for submissions on the government's proposals allowing people to work Christmas Day for cash. Winston Peters is pressured by his party, NZ First, to continue in coalition with National under the new leadership of Jenny Shipley. NZ First / National Party coalition government is recemented but there's trouble ahead. Obituary to the tourists murdered by Islamic extremists in Egypt. Jim Bolger is overwhelmed by complimentary cards following his fall from the National Party leadership. Workers comment on the compulsory pay rise MPs get. Labour Party Conference participants behave as if they have become the government when they are still in opposition. White power advocates call for one law for all with some exceptions for themselves. Jim Bolger advises foreign leaders of the first signs of a coup, unsolicited phone calls pledging loyalty. The tell-tale signs of smoking in women. The pros and cons of the Hamilton East Telecom Mobile Phone Tower. Jenny Shipley is seen to have a level demeanour. Quantity: 20 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Interview with Pamela Lockhart

Date: 14 Feb 1995 - 1 May 1995 - 4 Dec 1996 - 04 Dec 1996

From: Hawkes Bay oral history project

By: Lockhart, Pamela Mary, 1930-

Reference: OHInt-0438-09

Description: Pamela Lockhart was born in Auckland in 1930. Mentions her father was a surgeon and she attended Bayfield School and Woodford House. Recalls the Depression, World War II and life at boarding school. Describes her first job at a travel agency, travelling to England on a boat, her job in London and travel in Europe in 1951. Discusses being a New Zealand woman in London, being presented at Court and her return to NZ after three years. Describes working in Auckland before marriage in 1955 and being on a farm in Bombay (South Auckland) with husband John. Recalls helping on the farm, loneliness, a limited social life, having four children and being involved with the local school. Describes their move to a farm in Porangahau in 1979, her husband's illness after being there a year and the sale of the farm. Describes their move into Hastings. Talks about widowhood and her job with Red Cross for twelve years and association with Woodford House Old Girls. Comments on her preference for Single Tranferrable Vote (STV) over the MMP electoral system. Discusses the location of the Hawkes Bay Hospital and the local body elections. Talks about gardening, the local harvest, painting, a writing group and her role in Speaker Forum organising women speakers from around the country to come to speak in Hawkes Bay. Talks about her grandchildren. Discusses Jim Bolger going to the Asian Pacific Trade Organisation meeting, the health sytsem and the arrival of Canadian firm McCains in Hawkes Bay. Describes the purchase of a new car. Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton Interviewer(s) - Joyce Paton Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2140. Search dates: 1930 - 1996

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Interview with Alan Donaldson

Date: 2 Apr 1998 - 28 Jan 2001 - 02 Apr 1998

From: Past champions oral history project - The Shear History Trust Golden Shears Open Champions

By: Donaldson, Alan George, 1958-

Reference: OHInt-0509/18

Description: Alan Donaldson was born in Taumaranui in 1958. Discusses his family's history in the area and the family farm at Kaitieke. Talks about his education, decision to go shearing, shearing class at Benneydale and a Massey course. Discusses shearing gear, clothing, shed routines, shearing gang jobs such as `sheepo' and `rousie', atmosphere in the sheds, wages and shearing in Central Otago. Mentions Murray McSkimming. Talks about differences between crossbred and merino shearing. Explains his 1980 season's tally of over 70,000 sheep. Discusses shearing in Australia, England and Norway and being in competitions in England and Scotland. Talks about records and competitions in New Zealand and controversy over a particular record which was wiped. Discusses the development of his own contract run including hiring staff, hierarchies, accommodation, food, the contract, ACC, wage rates, the trade union, workplace hazards, shearers employed and relationships between farmers, contractors and shearers. Discusses evening entertainment, `getting along', race relations, group tolerance, substance abuse and sexual behaviour. Mentions bad conditions encountered and the Employment Contracts Act. Discusses the Australian Union, the wide comb debate of the early 1980s and the test match at Euroa. Mentions team members. Discusses New Zealand shearers in Australia. Talks about wool handling, wool classing and competition shearing. Discusses the development of his own shearing technique. Mentions Roger Cox and the Te Whara (Te Whata) family. Discusses the financial viability of shearing and his own goals. Mentions the Tarrant family. Talks about the impact of shearing on his family and their move to a farm near Kikikau. Mentions wife Cathy Donaldson and children Samuel, Thomas and Jessica. Describes farm management, employees, opinions on the future of the wool and shearing industries and influences on his own life. Interviewer(s) - Nikki Dalziell Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2514. Photographs of Alan Donaldson, 1983 Golden Shears champion

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Interview with Brian Waterson

Date: 31 Jul 1997

From: Past champions oral history project - The Shear History Trust Golden Shears Open Champions

By: Waterson, Brian Marcus, 1931-; Keats, Ian Laurie, active 1948-2000

Reference: OHInt-0509/17

Description: Brian Waterson was born in New Plymouth in 1931. Recalls growing up on a farm at Mohakatino near Mokau, moving to Ohauiti near Tauranga and then to Port Waikato. Describes attending schools in New Plymouth and Tauranga. Discusses seeing shearing as the way to earn money to buy a farm. Recalls shearing around Thames for Jack Harrison of Taihape and buying a block of land at Port Waikato. Talks about conditions of woolsheds and shearers' quarters, shearing with Edgar Smith and Snow Pratt and developing his own shearing run from Te Paki to Port Waikato. Discusses family life. Mentions Shirley and Norm Blackwell. Talks about show shearing, open shed shearing and getting fit for shearing. Discusses his family's history in the Wairarapa in the 1840s. Mentions Morrie, George and John Waterson and the Dalefield Dairy Factory. Describes the work of his father Morrie Waterson at the Featherston prisoner of war camp during World War II and road-building at Mohakatino. Discusses sport and social life. Describes working up to the Golden Shears and the elation of winning in 1963. Discusses Bing Macdonald's use of shearing gear. Mentions becoming a Wool Board shearing judge. Talks about shearers Mani Rangiawha, Jack Harrison and Snow Quinn. Describes shearing in Great Britain in 1970 as a highlight of his career. Interviewer(s) - Laurie Keats Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2527. Photographs of Brain Waterson, 1963 Golden Shears champion

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Interview with Olivia James

Date: 11 Mar 1998

From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project

By: James, Olivia, active 1976-1998

Reference: OHInt-0443-07

Description: Olivia James gives reasons for becoming involved with Citizens Advice Bureau and recalls joining the training course at Manukau Technical Institute and afterwards joining the Bureau at Otara where there was a shortage of volunteers. Mentions the dawn raids where the Pacific Island people were being woken up by police. Talks about housing and health issues which were important in Otara. Also discusses advocacy issues. Discusses role of Local Authorities in the running of bureau in Auckland and the appointment of supervisors. Recalls being awarded a Churchill Scholarship to undertake a study of the Citizens Advice Bureau in the UK and discusses experiences. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Margot Hart Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009637 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3127.

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Interview with Jean Robinson

Date: 6 Nov 1993 - 06 Nov 1993

From: Memories of the Kaipara oral history project : Part one

By: Robinson, Winifred Jean, 1909-

Reference: OHInt-0430/08

Description: Jean Robinson was born in 1909. Describes how her parents were immigrants who married on their arrival in Auckland. Describes Helensville in the 1920s. Mentions Verona House and other boarding houses. Recalls primary school days including riding a horse to school, subjects taught and having one teacher. Describes high school picnics to Shelly Beach. Mentions how her brother died of infantile paralysis. Recalls that Dr Meinhold was the only doctor in the community during the 1918 flu epidemic. Describes leaving school and working on the farm and doing housework. Comments that this was what most girls did until marriage. Recalls getting their first car and having to push it on muddy unmetalled roads. Talks about family holidays at Waiuku. Describes how her husband drove his father's truck. Recalls their marriage about 1935, living in Helensville and then sharemilking for her father before buying her uncle's farm at Mairetahi. Describes how the children went to school at Waioneke. Mentions the original Waioneke school was in Lupton's woolshed. Discusses the post World War II rehabilitation settlement. Comments on the effects of World War II including rationing, transport difficulties and labour shortage. Recalls the Home Guard. Describes fundraising for the war including baby contests and knitting. Recalls the end of war party. Mentions her children attended Kaipara College. Describes her husband's death in 1962 and her involvement in Red Cross, Women's Division Federated Farmers (WDFF) and the church. Describes the voyage to New Zealand of her grandparents Isaac and Janet McLeod on the `Seagull'. Mentions difficulties on the trip and assistance given by local Maori on their arrival. Mentions John and Helen McLeod, after whom Helensville is named. Describes her father's community involvement on the Kaipara Dairy Board, the Rehabilitation Board, the Agricultural Show, the Racing Club and the Masonic Lodge. Talks about social activities including films and hearing Al Jolson. Interviewer(s) - Harriet Taylor Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3332.

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Travel letters

Date: 1973-1991

From: Freed, Dorothy Whitson, 1919-2000 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6300-04

Description: Comprises letters written by Freed to Geraldine Wilson, her son, Stephen Freed, Boofy, Anna Freed, and Peter while travelling to Singapore, Bangkok, Broadwood (NZ), the USA, UK and Trinidad, Siena, Como, Solomon Islands and and Noumea Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Arnold, Rollo Davis, 1926-1998 : Papers

Date: [ca 1869]-1997

By: Arnold, Rollo Davis, 1926-1998

Reference: 99-257

Description: Note books containing research notes from various sources including archives, manuscripts, newspapers, serials and monographs compiled in the course of research for `The Farthest promised land', `New Zealand's burning', `Settler Kaponga' and articles and talks on Australia-New Zealand relations and migration, ca 1900-1910. These note books are accompanied by card indexes providing subject access to their contents; drafts, correspondence and working papers relating to the above monographs and articles; papers relating to children's literature including drafts of published and unpublished children's novels by Arnold including `Bracken block' and `The Freedom of Ariki'; papers relating to education, in particular teachers in the Wellington Education Board district in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries Other Titles - The farthest promised land Other Titles - New Zealand's burning Other Titles - Settler Kaponga Other Titles - Bracken block Other Titles - The Freedom of Ariki Rollo Davis Arnold was an educationalist and historian Quantity: 27 box(es). 9 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Betty Arnold, Wellington, 1999

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Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Slendid to be back in New Zealand and see you having a...

Date: 1994

From: Tremain, Garrick (fl 1970s-1990s) :Cartoon entries for Qantas Media Awards, 1994. 7 February 1994 to 20 December 1994.

Reference: A-302-099

Description: Shows Prince Charles speaking and reading from a diary. Refers to the relationship between Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles and to New Zealand cricket. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies.

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :Twenty-one cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and 30 S...

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. Obituary for Diana, Princess of Wales 1961-1997 The ethics of the press are questioned following the death of Princess Diana. Judge Beattie refuses to eave the bar gracefully following an investigation into improper claiming for work related expenses. Farmers spread the RCD virus in an attempt to control the rabbit population. The National/NZ First coalition government are in danger of self destructing due to internal fighting. The oppostion is left to watch from the sideline. Diana's funeral is seen by millions around the world. Obituary to Mother Teresa 1910-1997. Rabbits warn their children about eating RCD infected carrots. Comment on the perceived leniency of the courts toward violent offenders. Christine Fletcher leaves Parliament and takes up the position of Auckland Mayor. Men discuss Otago's persistent off-side play in a rugby game against Wellington. Otago won as the referee didn't pick up most of the off-side play. Jim Bolger dreams of being an Egyptian sun king while weilding draconian powers over his slaves. The scales of justice are weighed in favour of Judge Beattie as he refuses to accept any fault in fraud allegations, Judge Hesketh however repays monies in dispute.. Nationals Minister of Health, Bill English, explains how market-driven health reforms will work. Conjugal rights given to male prisoners. Jim Bolger joins the call for new leadership in Nationals ranks and thinks he's the right person for the job. Doctors callously discuss the pros and cons of not giving a patient kidney dialysis. The National/NZ First coalition government unravels itself. Rau Williams is left to the mercy of the NZ medical system as to whether or not he'll receive life-saving procedures. Winston Peters refuses to believe his party has lost its support. Jim Bolger takes charge of his troubled coalition government. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Luke, Lois, fl 1998 : Papers relating to Rita Beales

Date: [ca 1964]-1996

By: Luke, Lois Ellen, 1925-2002

Reference: MS-Group-0764

Description: Comprises letter from Luke to John Thomson regarding her association with Rita Beales and attempts to collect material relating to her (1996); article on the Jesuits of Far Street, Mayfair, London; letter from Elsie M Ryan, Blenheim, to Beales, re wool and weaving and notes re life in Marlborough (1964), and greetings card with poem by Ryan; clipping showing Tom Shand and Ted Meachem (1964); and poster for exhibition of weaving by Beales at Bath (1980). Also includes history of St Mary's parish, Blenheim, by Rev Father P P Cahill (1964). Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs L Luke, Hamilton, Sep 1998 Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Photograph of Beales, probably with Pat and George of Hokitika (1982); and photo of Dr Peter Keller (1967) - To Book Collections - Patricia Baines, `A Linen legacy; Rita Beales 1889-1987' (1989). Poster of exhibition of Rita Beales, Batrh (1980)

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Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :Eric Heath after Millais, rugby league. 23 May 1990.

Date: 1990

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[Cartoons on topics of defence, politics, social issues, whimsy, medical issues, pollution, conservationists, trade unions, space exploration, animals, police & crime, Television, farming, sport, war, and transport. 1970-1990s].

Reference: B-144-153

Description: The cartoon is a changed version of an artwork by John Millais. It shows a man, representing a U.K. league scout, pointing across the ocean to another land that has a flag saying league and a shining pot with a $ sign on it. Two All Black rugby players are sitting listening to him speak, both look very happy at the prospect of gaining a lot of money. In the foreground is a battered rugby ball, representing rugby union, and a small set of goal posts with cobwebs all over them. Refers to the proffesional game of rugby league and players from the non-proffesional game of rugby union being enticed to switch codes by large sums of money. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 405 x 310 mm.

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Interview with Victor Robertson

Date: 2 Mar 1990 - 02 Mar 1990

From: Victor Robertson Oral History Project

By: Robertson, Victor, 1927-

Reference: OHInt-0100-01

Description: Victor Robertson was born 10 Jul 1927 at Manchester, Lancashire. Describes Scottish family background, move from Glasgow to Manchester and then to Dagenham, education, effect of World War II on family life including bombing of home, father's employment with the Ford Motor Co. Discusses employment at Plessey Co and the Royal Air Force (Transport). Recalls reasons for emigrating in 1949, arrival in New Zealand, accommodation, factory job at Neeco, employment at the Public Service Garage. Talks about marriage to Rangi Silberry, attitudes to a mixed marriage, Maoritanga. Describes being a driver with the Public Service Garage, acquiring Chrysler Windsor cars, different coloured vehicles, personnel, other drivers, difference between van, truck and car drivers. Talks about Sir Keith Holyoake, Peter Fraser, becoming a car driver, Labour politicians. Describes rosters, daily routine, accident rate, driving heads of department, becoming a head chauffeur, anti-terrorist courses, condition of cars, effect on family and personal life, becoming a ministerial driver, social activities, sports. Mentions Sir Walter Nash, Sir Sidney Holland, Sir John Marshall, Mabel Howard, Norman Kirk, Sir Wallace Rowling, Sir Robert Mulddon, David Lange. Recalls royal tours, singer Victoria De Los Angeles, retirement in 1989, part-time work as a parliamentary messenger. Venue - Porirua Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - At Mr Robertson's home at Porirua Accompanying material - handwritten family biography, two papers on the Public Service Garage, list of royal visits to New Zealand from 1900-1974, paper on royal visits Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002905/002906/002907, OHLC-000939/000941/000940 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0560. Two b&w photos. At Whatcom Lake Railroad, Washington State, USA, 1988; Roxburgh Street, Wellington, 1949. Search dates: 1927 - 1990

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Interview with Mary Dixon

Date: 6 Nov 1992 - 06 Nov 1992

From: Women in World War II Part III

By: Dixon, Barbara Mary, 1909-2006; Fowke, Susan, 1944-2017

Reference: OHInt-0072/05

Description: Mary Dixon was born on 28 March 1909 in Birmingham, England and during her childhood lived in West Horsley Place, Surrey, an inherited property now a classified ancient monument owned by the Duchess of Roxburgh. Talks about her family's role as an example to the community. Recalls learning piano for many years, leaving school, being at home and being very involved in drama. Describes meeting George Dixon, their courtship and marrying him in 1935. Talks about sailing for New Zealand where George was employed to manage a dairy farm near Nelson. This farm, which they later bought, was part of the Dixon Investment Company, a family company which invested in land mortgages in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Talks about the basic facilities in the house they moved into and adapting to Nelson society. Talks about the outbreak of war and George Dixon helping set up the local Home Guard before being called up to the Army. Notes that he served overseas for over three years during which time Mary Dixon managed the farm and brought up the family of four (later six) children. Describes land girls working on the farm. Talks about her husband returning from overseas service suffering from post trauma stress syndrome and his recovery. Notes his involvement in community work over the years. Talks about putting his war letters into a book `One man's war'. Comments on the way in which women coped and supported one another in the absence of husbands. Recalls returning to England and visiting the old family home West Horsley Place. Describes her involvement in Women's Division Federated Farmers, religious belief and strong interest in writing. Venue - Nelson : 1992 Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - Nelson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005772-005774; OHLC-006978-006980 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1205. photograph of Mary dixon about 1940; photograph of Mary Dixon about 1990

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Interview with Pamela Quill

Date: 15 May 1992

From: Women in World War II Part II

By: Quill, Pamela Barbara, 1920-2010

Reference: OHInt-0064/01

Description: Pamela Quill was born at Kairanga near Palmerston North on 3 October 1920. Gives details of her family background, particularly her parents, growing up on a farm, family values and events and the Depression. Recalls the importance of reading, music and religion. Talks about her social life, lack of sex education, going to school at Wanganui Girls' College and coming home and working on the farm. Describes meeting husband to be Paul Rabone at a dance and immediately falling in love. Talks about their courtship, his joining the Royal Air Force (RAF) and going to England and the outbreak of war. Describes the disappearanc of her brother who was also in the air force. Talks about Paul Rabone's encouragement of her going to England. Notes the ban on people leaving the country for personal reasons at the time and Pamela Quill's visit to Prime Minister Peter Fraser to get special permission. Describes her difficult trip to Britain in 1941 to be with her fiancee. Gives details of their wedding. Talks about living in England while he flew on missions, time spent together on leave, miscarriages, the birth of a daughter and his disappearance on a flying mission in 1944. Recalls expecting that he would turn up, staying in Britain until 1946 and returning to New Zealand on the `Rangitata'. Talks about the difficulty of accepting his death, her life in Wellington with her daughter and remarriage in 1948. Includes her own separate account of her relationship with Paul Rabone. Venue - Palmerston North : 1992 Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - Palmerston North Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004735; OHC-004736; OHC-004737 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 840.

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Ele, fl 1980s:66 caricatures of New Zealand and foreign politicians and newsmakers, dra...

Date: 1980 - 1990

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-056-039/103

Description: Caricatures (heads only) of New Zealand and foreign politicians and newsmakers. Quantity: 4 cartoon bromide(s). 62 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: 62 A3 size ink drawings and four B5 size bromides.

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Nisbet, Alistair, fl 1990s :Fran[ce]. China. U.K. Russia. U.S.A. N.Z. Security Council....

Date: 1992

From: Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Cartoons entered in the 1992 Qantas Media Awards

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: J-023-005

Description: Shows five large men squashed into the front seat of a car which represents the United Nations Security Council. Each has the name of a country on the back of his coat. In the back seat, buckled into a child restraint, is a baby that represents New Zealand sucking a dummy. Refers to New Zealand winning a seat on the United Nations Security Council. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

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