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Date: [1950s-1990s?]

By: Hawera Orchestral Society (Inc)

Reference: MS-Group-1312

Description: Music scores and arrangements by various New Zealand composers (1950s-1990s), with an indexed volume of works Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 22 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (mostly photocopies)

Date: 1997

From: Thomas, Allan, 1942-2010 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6996-5

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mr Thomas, 2001

Date: 1995 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-RUNNING-1995/1999

Description: Includes: 1995: Charter Trucks Ltd. 56th Takahe-Akaroa Relay, organised by the Cross-Country Committee, Athletics Canterbury. 16 September 1995. Official programme Nelson City Harrier Club. Air New Zealand link National Road Relay. 41st, Motueka to Nelson. Saturday 30th September 1995. 1996: Palmerston North Round-The-Ranges Relay, incorporating the National Road Relay Championships. Combined Manawatu Wanganui Athletics Centre, Athletics New Zealand. 28 September 1986. Programme 1997: New Zealand Wilderness magazine. Mountain running guide. Calendar of events 97/98 [1997] 1999: Adidas New Zealand Road Championships. Albany Stadium, 26 September 1999. Programme (2 copies, one with coloured illustration on cover) New Zealand Cross Country Championships. Hawera, 14 August 1999, hosted by Athletics Taranaki. Programme New Balance New Zealand Road Relay Championships, Cambridge, 9 October 1999. Official race programme (2 copies) New Zealand Wilderness magazine. Mountain running. Calendar of events 1999/2000. Wellington Region Round The Bays. 6.5 km. Congratulations you've done it!! 1 hr 22 mins [Certificate. 1999] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints in booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: Aug-Dec 1997

By: Thomas, Allan Granville Beauchamp, 1942-2010

Reference: OHColl-0518

Description: Papers collected by Mr Thomas for his book on music in Hawera and the South Taranaki Region. Interviews are with Ruth Cann, Bill Sheat, Helen Young, John and Ann Brough, Olga Brown and Alan and Shirley Tozer. There is correspondence with Ralph Aldrich which is held at OHA-1937. Interviews conducted by Allan Thomas for his thesis for Otago University and for his book 'Music is where you find it: music in the town of Hawera, 1946: an historical ethnography' (Wellington, Music BooksNZ, 2004) Interviewer(s) - Allan Thomas Quantity: 6 transcript(s). 1 folder(s). 6 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-1931 to OHA-1936 Abstract Available - other folder OHA-1937 (Ralph Aldrich letter).

Date: 07 Nov 1993

From: YWCA (Wgtn) Oral History Project

By: Forbes, Jean Mona, 1914-2012

Reference: OHInt-0351-07

Description: Jean Mona Forbes (nee Cowern) Cowern was born in Hawera, in 1914. Talks about family history, education at Taumarunui District High School, commercial schooling, office work and position with the Public Trust Office from 1932. Outlines problem and treatment for Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) from typing. Recounts further book keeping courses and joining the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in Wellington. Describes YWCA Lyceum Club in 1940 for business women. Recalls work as Sports and Suburban Secretary from 1941. Talks in detail about World War II, YWCA sponsored meals and dances for servicemen and the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Describes establishment of the Gaiety Club with Ailsa Blakey in the James Smith Department Store in Wellington. Outlines difficulties of interaction with black American soldiers. Talks about 1942 earthquake and home guard firewatching duties. Touches on wartime disappearance of her air pilot fiance. Describes her work for YWCA and James Smith country mail order service. Outlines end of the Gaiety Club after the end of the war, participation with the YWCA Sports and Physical Education Committee, the 'Y' Forces Hospitality Club and camps. Talks about religion in the YWCA. Discusses the purpose, role and value of the YWCA. Outlines internal structure and members. Interviewer(s) - Teresa Windle Accompanying material - abstract also contains YWCA of NZ newsletter article 'War-time YWCA' written by Jean Forbes published in Memo Jan/Feb 1986 and written personal reminisces. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-013874, OHC-013875, OHLC-007923, OHLC-007924 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4946.

Date: 14 September 1999 - 14 Sep 1999

From: Race Relations Conciliators Oral History Project

By: Tauroa, Hiwi, 1927-2018

Reference: OHInt-0751-07

Description: New Zealand Race Relations Conciliator from 1980 to 1986. Born in Okaiawa, Taranaki, in 1927. Talks about his family background - gives reasons for being called Hiwi rather than his given name Edward. Mentions that his father spoke Maori - talks about the Latin-speaking Kaumatua at Kawhia and his father's important friends. Recalls attending primary school in Waima, Okaiawa and Kawhia - mentions the teachers, other students and travelling to school. Talks about learning Latin at Wesley College and his reasons for continuing his studies at Hawera Technical College - mentions working on a Jersey stud farm at Oeo during the school holidays. Discusses why he did choral work when he became a teacher - mentions singing at Runanga O Whaingaroa in Kaeo. Mentions Pakeha attitudes towards the establishment of Runanga and the reasons for his involvement in Whangaroa College. Recalls how he met his wife Pat. Discusses attending Auckland Teachers Training College and the reasons he agreed to teach at Wellington College. Tallks about accepting a position at Okato District High School in Taranaki. Mentions the students. Mentions principal Lloyd Tregoweth at Okaihau District High School. Recalls how he coached All Black Grant Fox's father. Also mentions the school's rugby team winning the Moascar Cup. Talks about accepting the position of principal at Tuakau College - mentions some of the parents' reaction to his appointment, his involvement with the Education Department, and the Maori students at Tuakau College. Discusses his later appointment as principal of Whangaroa College. Mentions how he was approached to become Race Relations Conciliator - mentions Sir James Henare, Piripi Mokena, Harry Dansey and Jim McLay. Talks about Human Rights Commissioner Pat Downey's reaction to the appointment. Talks about the staff of the Office of the Race Relations Conciliator - mentions Pita Sharples. Describes the changing nature of cases brought to the Office during his time as Conciliator. Discusses gangs and how the Office remedied the lack of outreach programmes - recalls playing rugby at Mt Eden prison and Office's contact with gangs. Defines race relations - describes race relation networks and how they were set up. Discusses the lack of understanding about race relations. Talks about New Zealand's record of race relations - discusses the Treaty of Waitangi negotiations and a possible land dispute in Kaeo. Discusses the future of race relations in New Zealand and the importance of the media in reporting race relations. Talks about local schools and the importance of having local input into local issues - recalls the reason for establishing youth forums. Discusses the importance of the education initiatives undertaken by the Office. Discusses his appointment to the Committee of Youth and Law in Our Municipal Society in 1981 - mentions Tau Henare. Talks about the establishment of the Ethical Affairs councils. Discusses biculturalism and multiculturalism. Mentions a trip to China with the China Friendship Society and the establishment of the China New Zealand Maori (CHINZMA) - mentions Rewi Alley. Discusses the concept of whanaungatanga and family - gives comparisons between Tikanga Maori and Pakeha customs. Talks about the 1981 Springbok Tour to New Zealand - recalls a visit to South Africa around the same time. Talks about Pacific Island rugby players and the All Blacks. Discusses the use of the haka by the All Blacks. Discusses overseas trips while Race Relations Conciliator - recalls trip to the United Nations in Geneva and a trip to Wales and Ireland. Mentions Draft Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and relations with American Indian groups at the United Nations. Recalls the building of the Whare Tipuna room in the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing in 1986 - elaborates on how the room was given the name 'He Pakeaka' (Pakiaka). Mentions the Totara wood panels that were carved by different iwi and the role of the carver Paki Harrison. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Copy of 'He Pakiaka' by Patricia Tauroa, a booklet on the Whare Tipuna room at the New Zealand Embassy, Beijing, China; copies of published articles from magazines and newspapers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012719, OHC-012720, OHC-012721, OHC-012722 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5447 Abstract Available - transcript(s) available. Photocopied articles include copies of photographs of Hiwi Tauroa Search dates: 1927 - 1999 Processing information: Record updated 28 October 2022 to clarify posiiton of Lloyd Tregoweth at Okaihau District High School.

Date: 1940 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-SCHOOLS-H-1900s

Description: Includes ephemera from the following schools: Hakatere School prospectus 1964 Halfway Bush School, Wakari School 1858-1931 re-union banquet. Pioneer Hall, Saturday April 8th, 1939. Menu [and] toast list. Halkett School centennial jubilee celebrations, 29-31 May 1970. Programme Halswell School centennial 1964. Programme Hawera High School 75th jubilee luncheon. Souvenir programme 23 October 1994. Henderson High School. First annual prizegiving 1953. Invitation Hilltop School 25 anniversary, 1964-1989. Information sheet Hira School Centennial 1972. Handout Hukarere School, Napier. Laying of foundation stone, 27 August 1950. Order of service. Huntley School. Programmes for 2nd and 3rd terms 1973 Huntley School. Centenary celebration, 8-10 March 1996 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: [1969-1992]

By: Morrieson, Ronald Hugh, 1922-1972

Reference: fMS-Papers-5655

Description: Comprises letters to Morrieson and to his estate from publishers re publishing and from possible film makers; certificates of title to his property and Land Transfer Office plans; and clippings about him, mostly after his death (latter includes articles on his house) Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Several collections have material about Morrieson but in the Frank Sargeson papers (MS-Papers-4261-123) is a folder of Morrrieson correspondence; check under Name on TAPUHI Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies) Plans relating to Morrieson's Hawera property. (1) Incomplete tracing of Morrieson's property described as the estate of J R H Morrieson, 1973 (pencil); (2) Plan of Lots 1-4, 1971; and (3) Plan of Lots 1-3 (1972)

Date: 1997-1998

From: Thomas, Allan, 1942-2010 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6996-6

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mr Thomas, 2001

Date: ca1866, 1992

By: Parker, Thora, active 1994; Connell, Nigel Douglas, -1951; Brisco, Mike, active 1994

Reference: PAColl-3669

Description: Photograph showing William Jenkins as native interpreter at Wanganui, ca 1866, and group photograph of descendents of William Jenkins and Catherine Jane Mewis, Hawera May 1992 Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1994

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-CONCERTS-1994-01

Description: Poster advertising a Maori performing arts event shows a head and shoulders photograph of a male and female performer with wide eyes and the man with his tongue extended. Text in the lower centre indicates that the festival was to include overseas groups, night entertainment, stalls with food, crafts and garments featuring the festival logo. The Smokefree logo is shown and the word Smokefree is written large along the left side of the poster. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 595 x 420 mm.

Date: 1985-1992

By: Laird, R W, 1919-

Reference: MS-Papers-11681

Description: Contains an advertisment seeking items relating to military history which was placed by Brent Mackrell in RSA review (1992), and letter in response from Rusty Laird with accompanying material. Accompanying material includes poetry written by Laird during the war, photocopies of pages from his diary (which was used in 'The official history of New Zealand in the Second World War' and notebook. Also includes a description of a 1985 remembrance service tour of Greece by mainly 19th battalion veterans, and a photocopy of a letter to Laird from a Greek doctor who he met when he treated a member (Chris Goss) of the remembrance service party. Also some material relating to the 19th battalion and armoured regiment reunion in New Plymouth 1989. Source of title - Supplied by library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter, typescript and photocopies Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Brent Mackrell, Auckland, 2014