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Date: Nov 2000-Jun 2001

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012

Reference: OHColl-0551

Description: Interviews with a number of people who spent their childhood in this rural district north west of Auckland City during the 1910s and 1920s. The area was long used as a portage by Maori between the Kaipara and Waitemata harbours. Pakeha initially settled during the mid to late 1800s and, after forest and gum clearance, the area was slowly developed into dairy farms. In 1915 nearly 5000 acres of scrubland at Kumeu North (renamed Huapai) were subdivided as orchards, mixed farms and weekend homes. There was an influx of new residents (including weekend only residents) following this. Huapai School opened in 1919. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 27 C60 cassette(s). 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 28 Apr 1998

From: I am a dark river (Bob Lowry Oral History Project)

By: Churton, Meme, active 1955-1998

Reference: OHInt-0589/09

Description: Meme Churton talks of her background in Italy and China and opening the first coffee shop and gallery in Auckland. Recalls settling into New Zealand society and gives her impressions of the lifestyles of intellectuals with whom she met. Talks of the freedoms of the time including parties and drinking. Mentions Bob and Irene Lowry and family, recalling his personality and death. Interviewer(s) - Tessa Mitchell Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHA-009023 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) summary notes. 1.17 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2834. Search dates: 1950 - 1963

Date: 09 May 1988

From: NZ News Ltd: Sound recordings

By: Chicken, Denis, active 1955-1988

Reference: OHInt-0135-03

Description: Denis Chicken gives details of position as sub-editor with 'Auckland star', job with Mount Albert Enterprise, reporting of council meetings, shareholding, work with District Newspapers Ltd, reference to 'Avondale advance', 'New Lynn news', 'Roskill times', 'Onehunga news', 'Point Chevalier news', 'Mt Eden news', and launching of 'Western Suburbs news', details of technical aspects of printing, circulation, staff, takeover by NZ Newspapers Ltd in 1963, formation of and position with Suburban Newspapers Ltd, formation of 'Western leader', production of suburban papers at 'Auckland star' premises, cold type production. Refers to 'North Shore times' and 'North Shore advertiser' ('North Shore times-advertiser'), 'West Auckland gazette', 'Waitakere gazette', 'Central Suburbs leader' ('Central leader'), 'Roskill and Onehunga news' ('Central leader'). Describes the board of Suburban Newspapers Ltd, gives reasons for resigning from Suburban Newspapers Ltd, positions with 'City news' in Auckland, Allied Press & Produce Ltd in Dunedin and Fairfax & Sons in Sydney. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Ross Sayers Venue - Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002466 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 430.

Date: 26 Sep 2012

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Puckey, Harry Leigh, 1930-

Reference: OHInt-1017-06

Description: Interview with Harry Leigh Puckey. Born 1930 in Palmerston North, descendents of William Gilbert Puckey, an early missionary, and first Pakeha marriage in New Zealand. Describes his parents, who had a butchery in Napier, which was destroyed in the 1931 earthquake. That year the family moved to Milford to be closer to members of his mother's family in Castor Bay. Describes bach on Seaview Road, Milford. Discusses father's work during the depression, and describes how the family made money and ate. Describes the family's vehicle, and memories of Milford during his childhood. Discusses swimming in the estuary and at the Milford swimming pool. Discusses surf life saving club, and recalls a young man who drowned at the beach. Describes a typical summer day, and looking for coins in the sand. Describes almost dying at Campbells Bay, and his father saving his life. Discusses pumping of raw sewage at Black rock, playing mini golf, and going to the Milford Picturedrome. Describes Guy Fawkes night, participating in Milford Scouts, and the Milford surf club. Describes scout meetings, and attending churches on the North Shore. Discusses playing sports at school, particularly football, cricket, swimming, and tennis. Describes growing strawberries and finding food. Discusses people who had holidays homes in Milford in the 1930s, and differences between Milford and Takapuna. Describes Milford during World War Two, and the American soldiers who came to Milford. Describes fears of possible Japanese invasion, and his family's experiences in the war. Discusses romances between girls and American soldiers in Milford. Describes dances at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe, and his family taking over the management of the Pirate Shippe in 1945. Describes atmosphere at the Pirate Shippe, his parents' work there, and events and dances held. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2.08 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 20 Sep 2012

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; McGreal, Maurice, 1918-

Reference: OHInt-1017-05

Description: Interview with Maurice Eugene McGreal. Born 1918, Otahuhu, Auckland, and lived on parents' farm at Weymouth. Describes Weymouth village and farm life and chores. Discusses siblings and the house where they grew up. Describes the journey from Weymouth to Milford, and the family's first car, a Ford purchased in 1924/1925. Discusses Irish family connections in Christchurch, and family reunions with O'Connells, Fitzpatricks, and McGreals. Describes an accidental shooting on a boat at a picnic in 1927/1928, where Nicholas Gibbons suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder, and lost an arm. The story was covered in the Manukau Courier newspaper. Describes taking a general course at Sacred Heart College in Grey Lynn, and the entrance exam for teacher's college. Describes the commute between Weymouth and Sacred Heart College, and changes to his farm responsibilities. Recalls going to pictures in Manurewa, and social events in Weymouth and Manurewa halls. Describes social events at teachers' college. States that he was uninterested in social offerings in Milford at the time. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 0.35 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 22 Jun 2011 - 22 Jul 2011

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Speedy, Squire Lionel, 1924-

Reference: OHInt-1017-10

Description: Interview with Squire Lionel Speedy, born 23 July 1924 in Takapuna. Explains origins of his name, and provides family history regarding his great grandparents and grandparents, and their experiences emigrating to New Zealand, and stories of the New Zealand wars. Discusses his father's background and schooling (Lionel Speedy), and his fishing technique. Describes his work at A & T Burt Electrical Suppliers and as manager of Victoria Theatre, Devonport, and Symonds Street Lyric Theatre. Discusses his mother's family and life in Takapuna, and his father's work in the theatre business. Explains that the depression years had a big influence on him. Describes those on the dole, and activities to make money. Discusses transportation around Milford and Takapuna, and houses built in the area. Describes childhood summer activities, particularly rugby, swimming, boating, picnics, and golfing. Explains that his father created a syndicate to take shares in and construct the Milford Picturedrome. Describes the construction of the Picturedrome, and the role of the projectionist at the theatre. Describes dancing and drinking of alcohol near the Picturedrome, and people sneaking liquor bottles into the surrounding hedges to hide them. Describes his father's publicity for the Picturedrome, and its popularity during the depression. Recounts stories of the Milford Picturedrome's staff and patrons. Explains that the theatre was eventually destroyed by fire. Discusses Ye Olde Pirate Shippe, and that the success of dances at the Picturedrome lead others to establish the Pirate Shippe. Describes the Milford swimming pool, the beach, and beach clothing. Explains that Milford was an ideal holiday location in the 1930s since husband could commute to work, and wife and kids could continue at Milford. Explains transport options, such as bus and ferry. Discusses sale of Picturedrome and his father's work in real estate, valuation, and running Takapuna Campground. Describes Milford during World War Two, and the 'American invasion' of 1942. Discusses fear of Japanese invasion, and that fear brought the community together. Discusses the demolition of Pirate Shippe and the swimming pool by the Takapuna Borough Council. Reflects on the placement of sewers and sea walls in the town. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2.40 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 14 Oct 2011

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Walker, Jeanette Anne, 1940-2012

Reference: OHInt-1017-12

Description: Interview with Jeanette Anne Walker, born January 1940 in Auckland. Provides family background. Describes her parents' courtship, and social scene in Milford at the time. Describes home on Frater Avenue, shopping, and neighbours in Milford. Describes the family's harberdasher shop and its relationship to other fabric suppliers in the area. Describes schooling at Belmont School, and why she didn't attend school in Milford. Describes teachers, classes, and sports activities at Belmont. Discusses being a student at Takapuna Grammar School, and describes school dances and socials. Mentions activities at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe, and swimming. Describes holiday homes and being told to avoid the Milford campground. Describes working as a nurses aide at the Wilson Home for Crippled Children in Takapuna. Discusses nurses training and working at Green Lane Hospital in 1958. Describes her work and explains that she left after 2 years when she got married. Recounts meeting her husband, Alistair Langlands Walker at church. Comments on age difference between them and her husband's death. Describes Milford beach and her time at the beach as a child. Describes swimming at the beach, swimsuits, and birthday parties. Describes boating and explains that people had their regular spots at the beach. Mentions surf life saving club and recalls strong current and brother getting swept out one time. Recalls going to Urlic's dairy and having spiders and milkshakes. Describes playing miniature golf for fun and tennis at school. Describes land around the Pirate Shippe, and socials and dances at church halls. Describes transport to dances, taking a plate, and music. Tells of going to the Milford Picturedrome on Saturday afternoons and describes routine of the picture show. Reflects on differences between Milford and Takapuna, and on her "wonderful childhood" in Milford. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2.05 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 08 Oct 2012

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Wareham, Ronald Sturgess, 1934-

Reference: OHInt-1017-13

Description: Interview with Ronald Sturgess Wareham. Born in 1934 in Auckland. Discusses his father, Monty (Montague), and his father's service in the Royal Navy during World War One as a gunner in the battles of Jutland and Heligoland. Recounts the story of his mother, Louisa Victoria de Carle, being on a world tour with her family, and jumping ship in Wellington to be with his father. Discusses his mother's family and their work. Explains that his brother Bill (William) suffered from polio at 18 months old. Describes housing and amenities in Milford, including public transport, and the swimming pool. Describes attending Takapuna Primary School, and discusses the headmaster and teachers. Discusses his love of long distance running. Discusses his studies and sports at Takapuna Grammar School, and his work after finishing school. Describes life in Milford and Takapuna during World War Two, and fears of Japanese invasion. Describes night exercises at Milford Beach, fears, and self-made fun during those times. Explains that American soldiers were everywhere, and that they were popular with the girls. Reflects on friendships between New Zealanders and American soldiers. Describes features of the Onewa Domain US camp, and mock exercises on the beach. Describes Milford Picturedrome and recounts stories of owner. Recounts stories of possums in the theatre, and that films broke down regularly. Describes costume parties at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe during Christmas and New Years, and parties at Milford Cruising Club. Explains that Devonport Steam Ferry Co. owned Pirate Shippe and operated buses from Devonport to Milford. Discusses Milford men's and women's surf life saving club, and describes taking canoes up Wairau Estuary. Describes fishing opportunities. Describes Milford swimming pool and dolphins. Recalls large storm in 1946, and describes destruction. Describes shops and shopkeepers in Milford, and holidays homes, and reflects on differences between Milford and Takapuna. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 3.03 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 09 Oct 2008

From: New New Zealanders oral history project

By: Locker-Lampson, Anna, active 2001; Fenja, Nigussie Geda, 1977-

Reference: OHInt-1039-02

Description: Interviewer(s) - Anna Locker-Lampson Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s) OHA-7654. 1 interview(s). 2.17 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 14 September 2011 - 14 Sep 2011

From: Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) Engineering New Zealand oral history project

By: La Roche, John Charles, 1937-; La Roche, Sue, active 1940s-2011; Robinson, Winsbury James, 1921-

Reference: OHInt-0965-09

Description: Interview with Jim Robinson, conducted 14 September 2011. Interviewee discusses his childhood, education, and his service in the Royal New Zealand Air Force during the second world war and training as a pilot. The interview also discusses university study, working on a transmission line from Bunnythorpe to Haywards, and working at the Auckland Electric Power Board (AEPB), and various projects, such as the reticulation of Waiheke Island. Also discusses his work for the Fiji Electrical Authority in the early 1970s. Abstracted by - John La Roche Interviewer(s) - John La Roche Interviewer(s) - Sue La Roche Quantity: 1 interview(s). 1 Electronic document(s) Microsoft Word files. 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 digital photograph(s) Jpeg file. 1 printed abstract(s). 1.59 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Sound files - Wave files; textual files - Microsoft Word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Search dates: 1900 - 2011 Number of interviews/events: 1

Date: 21 Aug 2008 - 9 Sep 2008 - 08 Sep 2008

From: Arts Foundation of New Zealand Heritage oral history project

By: Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931-; Manson, Heugh Cecil Drummond, 1941-

Reference: OHInt-0926-05

Description: Maurice Gough Gee, born in Whakatane in 1931. Backgrounds paternal and maternal families. Talks about his paternal grandfather Harry Gee and his home at Peacehaven, Glen Eden. Talks about his maternal grandmother Florence Chapple, grandfather James Chapple and his novel 'Plumb'. Recalls childhood in Henderson, Auckland. Recounts memories of incidents which have appeared in his writing. Links smells to memories. Talks about his brothers and boyhood friends. Attended Henderson Primary School and Avondale College. Remembers teacher Bill Martin. Describes his father, Leonard William Gee, a boxer and carpenter, and his mother, Harriet Lyndahl Gee, a socialist who wrote and illustrated for womens magazines. Recalls reading Zane Grey, Victorian novels and Shakespeare as boy. Talks about family attitudes to Royal family, social class and pacifism. Talks about competing in boxing and golf. Says he loved playing rugby, though found a brutal conflict in it; refers to male aggression. Discusses taking conscientious objector stand when called for compulsory service. Talks about going to university and teachers college in Auckland. Describes socialising at the Queens Ferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, with others in writing and the arts. Discusses his friendships with Maurice Shadbolt, Barry Crump, Jean Watson, and Odo Strewe. Tells of first published stories in 'Kiwi' and 'Landfall' magazines. Talks about moving to Wellington in late 1950s and socialising with James K Baxter, Louis Johnson, Fleur Adock, Alister Campbell, Anton Vogt and other writers of the time. Mentions trip to Spain with Kevin Ireland. Talks about writing his first novel between 1957 to 1962 and importance of dialogue in his writing. Talks about relationship with first wife Hera Smith and their son Nigel Gee, born in Melbourne 1961. Describes teaching in Paeroa, and later in England 1961. Tells of returning to Rotorua where he worked at Sunset Intermediate School. Recalls going to Dunedin in 1964 on Robert Burns Fellowship. Details his writing routine. Tells of training as librarian and working at Alexander Turnbull library for two years and part time work at Broadcasting Library 1969. Talks about moving to Napier for City Librarian job 1970, and subsequent conflict with City Council and Library Association of Napier Public Library. Refers to Deputy Librarian position at Auckland Teachers College Library 1974 and one year position at Auckland University library. Talks about custody case over son. Comments on 1960s environment in Wellington. Describes feelings about spoken word and finding right word for right object in his writing. Mentions Leigh Barron and Colin McCahon. Discusses relationship with second wife Margareta Gee. Talks about birth of daughters in 1970 and 1972 and writing during this time. Comments on making a living from writing and his shift to writing for television and children. Explains his feelings about being in public eye and his own reputation as a writer. Talks about atheism and agnosticism, calls himself an evolutionary humanist. Details move to Nelson via Wellington in 1975 to start writing full time. Talks about writing 'Plumb', 'Meg','Sole Survivor', 'Under the Mountain' and 'Mortimer's Patch', the 'O' trilogy and other childrens' thrillers. Explains viewpoints on writing characters, writing for children and use of place in novels. Talks about travel with family in Europe after winning James Tait Black Memorial Prize, returning in 1982 and working in Nelson bookshops. Explains reason for moving to Penguin publisher. Recalls overseas conferences. Tells of move to Wellington to take the Victoria University Writer's Fellowship in 1989, and Katherine Mansfield Fellowship in Menton, France, 1992. Talks about never setting his writing outside New Zealand, and importance of location in story. Reflects on death of parents in 1981 and 1986 and their attitudes to his successes. Explains his feelings about receiving two honorary doctorates, Arts Foundation Icon Award and other literary awards, and turning down a knighthood. Tells of his current 'Salt' book series. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHDL-000378, OHDL-000379 Quantity: 2 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) (abstract). 1 interview(s) - over 2 days. 6.38 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Sound files - Wave files; Textual file - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7098, OHDL-001347. Search dates: 1931 - 2008

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

From: Association of Polytechnics in New Zealand: Oral history project

By: Keir, Rodney A, active 1961-1988

Reference: OHInt-0310-14

Description: Access Contact - Oral History Curator Interviewer(s) - Jim Sullivan Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available some transcripts held by APNZ.

Date: 03 Feb 1992

From: Hobson Wharf Auckland Maritime Museum Oral History Project

By: Abraham, Frederick Robert, 1905-1992

Reference: OHInt-0332-01

Description: Frederick Abraham was born in Parnell in 1905. Discusses yachts and yachting in an around the Hauraki Gulf from the 1920s. Talks in detail about boat designer and builder George Onner. Details ballast incidents. Boats and yachts mentioned: the Poniki, the Sassinoff, the Sea Nymph, the Sea Spook, the Continuance, the Sea De'il, the Magic, the Wizard, the Millicent, the Mystic, the Mirage, the Aurora, the Miracle, the Kowhai, the Waitohi, the Zoe, the Welcome Jack, the Why Not, the Maybell, the Sea Hawk and the Norwest. Interviewer(s) - Harold Kidd Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013014 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4517.

Date: 25 Aug 1992, 02 Nov 1992 - 25 Aug 1992 - 02 Nov 1992

From: Hobson Wharf Auckland Maritime Museum Oral History Project

By: Everton, Margaret Eila, 1919-2010

Reference: OHInt-0332-07

Description: Discusses in detail the return maiden voyage of the Rangitoto, sailing from New Zealand to Southampton in 1949. Talks about the status as a food ship supplying rations and frozen meat to Britain after World War II. Details their departure, bibby cabins, vaccinations, meals, the pilot boat, stopovers at Pitcairn Island, Curacoa and Panama, excitements of the voyage, flying fish in the Atlantic, entertainments on board, romances and arrival in England. Also details yachting and sailing experiences in the Tasman. Mentions the Windhaven, the Cottonblossom and the Valhalla. Talks about the Hauraki Gulf, Stanley Point Wharf and regattas. Describes the Auckland coastline and Takapuna beach. Interviewer(s) - Gillian Chaplin Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013025, OHC-013026 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4523 contains partial abstract and partial transcript.

Date: June 1991 - 01 Jun 1991 - 30 Jun 1991

From: Hobson Wharf Auckland Maritime Museum Oral History Project

By: Wood, Lincoln, active 1920s-1990s

Reference: OHInt-0332-18

Description: Discusses family background in Thames. Talks about yachting in New Zealand after World War I. Depicts boat building industry in Devonport. Discusses riggings, M-class vessels, Alfred Mann, Colin Wilde and Great Barrier. Ships and vessels mentioned: the Olympia, the Mistral, the Mascot, the Little Beauty, the Bronze Wing, the Waterwitch, the Maiwoa, the Iwitiri, the Roma, the Venus, the Sea Sprite, the Cynthia, the Thelma, the Ida, the Irangi, the Rainbow, the Mahurangi, the Ngataringa, the Frieda, the Lady Roberts, the Clare, the Ngawa, the Sealocks, the Wayward, the Kotaikoto, the Rebel, the Magellans, the Missletoe, the Phillis, the Wairangi, the Nomad, the Dawn, the Memory, the Bobberycoft, the Mascott, the Yum Yum, the Sceptar, the Sililoquay, the Coarse Air, the Quest, the Kiora, the Kui, the Cleopatra, the Zealandia, the Arowa, the Rita, the Shristiana, the Ellen Martha, the Elsewor, the Pandora, the Katie, the Donkey, the Mermaid, the Naiobi, the Lowloma, the Olympia, the Spindrift, the Orangi, the Queenie, the Seaweed, the Valdora, the Moroonda, the Aoma, the Maritia, the Joybird and the Myer. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013039, OHC-013040, OHC-013041, OHC-013042 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4533.

Date: 13 Dec 1992

From: Hobson Wharf Auckland Maritime Museum Oral History Project

By: Keyworth, Andrew Stanley, 1923-1996

Reference: OHInt-0332-12

Description: Andy Keyworth was born in Mount Eden in 1923. Describes parents and grandparents, surviving the Depression and living near the sea. Talks about Lord Jellicoe, the Devonport Yacht Club, yachting races with Lincoln Woods and scows. Describes in detail Auckland harbour and going to sea aged twelve. Details first ships the Vesper and the Katie S including the captain, articles of agreement, living quarters, daily routines and sailing routes around New Zealand. Mentions joining the Seaman's Union and working in pine plantations in Mahurangi. Recounts time spent on the Howhiti, owned by the Northern Company, in the Coromandel as a deck boy; the Homleigh, carrying coastal cargo; and the Pamir which was seized during World War II. Ships mentioned include: the Memory, the Ariki, the Moana, the Iorangi, the Konopus, the Edwin Fox. Interviewer(s) - Gillian Chaplin Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013031, OHC-013032 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4527 contains abstract and transcript.

Date: 19 Nov 1991

From: Hobson Wharf Auckland Maritime Museum Oral History Project

By: Kenyon, Graeme, 1926-

Reference: OHInt-0332-11

Description: Graeme Keyson was born in Kaponga in 1947. Backgrounds childhood, education and early teaching career. Discusses commercial fishing, ferro-cement boats, fishing in Auckland and position as secretary of the Federation of Commercial Fishermen. Talks about long-line fishing, Hauraki Gulf fishing zones, types of boats, different fish caught, the Quota Management System, deepwater fishing, exports to Japan and the future of the New Zealand fishing industry. Interviewer(s) - Stephen Lord Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013030 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4526.

Date: 22 Aug 1994

From: The Beginnings of the Pacific Island Church in New Zealand Oral History Project

By: Robati, Ataua, 1925-

Reference: OHInt-0337-4

Description: Ataua Robati was born in Pukapuka, in 1925. Recounts childhood and schooling. Talks about teacher Geoffrey Henry in detail, the father of Albert Henry the country's first premier. Touches on leaving school and constructing the airforce base at Manihiki during World War II. Outlines further employment before settling in New Zealand in 1950. Talks about work at the Kaingaroa State Forest and his position as minister. Describes fellow minister Tariu Teaia. Discusses the early days of the Cook Island church in Auckland, its shifting premises from Beresford Hall to Edinburgh Street church and the relationship between the London Missionary Society and the Congregational Church of New Zealand. Talks about position as church secretary from 1961 to 1991. Recounts contribution of Reverend Challis. Outlines range of duties and responsibilities of the church. Language - interview recorded in Rarotongan Language - all accompanying materials in English Interviewer(s) - Moana Moeka'a Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013133, OHC-013134 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4593.

Date: 17 Aug 1994

From: The Beginnings of the Pacific Island Church in New Zealand Oral History Project

By: Hartnell, Ruth Vaitu, 1911-2004

Reference: OHInt-0337-2

Description: Ruth Hartnell was born in Papua New Guinea, in 1911. Mentions father's position as a missionary. Recounts travelling to New Zealand from Rarotonga, as a nurse. Recalls outbreak of World War II, which coincided with her arrival. Talks about Takamoa Bible College and nurse training in Rarotonga and outlines nursing career in Auckland. Details the establishment of the Cook Island Church at Beresford and later Edinburgh Street in Auckland. States "I began the church". Talks about the services, Tariu Teaia the minister, the number of attendees, singing, fundraising efforts, dances, greeting new arrivals and church activities in Wellington. Discusses her family. Language - interview recorded in Rarotongan Language - all accompanying materials in English Interviewer(s) - Moana Moeka'a Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013129, OHC-013130. OHLC-007687, OHLC-007688 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4591. Search dates: 1914 - 1994