Takapuna Grammar School (N.Z.)

Date: [ca 1909-1925]

By: Morrison, John M, active 1883-1951

Reference: PAColl-6494

Description: Photographs of Takapuna and Milford. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/4-016625 to 016630, 1/2- 031823 and 101744 Quantity: 35 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Transfers: Manuscript material now held at qMS-1398.. Processing information: The majority of the prints do not have negatives.

Date: 01 Aug 2011

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Hutchinson, Graham Warren, 1926-

Reference: OHInt-1017-03

Description: Interview with Graham Warren Hutchinson. Born 1926, Takapuna, and attended Milford Primary School, Takapuna Primary School, and Takapuna Grammar School. Discusses his father who served in World War One, and the effects of the first World War on his family. Also discusses the family businesses. Discusses various houses where they lived, and life in Milford. Describes his schooling at Mt Albert School and Milford Primary School, and his experiences in school. Discusses his friends, activities, and going to church. Also discusses yachting in summer, learning to sail, and taking part in Cubs and Scouts. Describes climbing Rangitoto and camping at Long Bay, and helping in vegetable gardens. Also talks about family holidays at a farm in Wharepapa owned by his grandfather. Discusses being a student at Takapuna Grammar School, where third form classes were single-sex, but fourth form classes were merged. Describes sports, such as playing football, cricket, and a girls vs. boys hockey game. Became regimental sergeant major in the school military cadet corp, and describes going to camps at Narrow Neck and digging trenches in case of air attack. Discusses the Milford Shopping Centre in the 1930s and 40s, and sale of milk and cream by Anderson's dairy in Milford off Shakespeare Road. Describes the Hutchinson family being one of the first to have a refrigerator. Discusses life during the depression for their family. Describes Milford Beach and Milford Cruising Club, the tepid baths, swimming, and the Bayswater Boating Club. Describes a trip to Waiheke Island. Also discusses the Milford Swimming Pool, American soldiers at the pool, and confectionary kiosks. Also describes surf lifesaving activities, as well as Milford Mini Golf, Ye Old Pirate Shippe, and the Milford Picturedrome. Recalls American soldiers during World War II, and alcohol at the Mon Desir Hotel. Describes dances at Takapuna Grammar School, and working at Chelsea Sugar Works in the laboratory. Discusses transportation to Milford and tram tracks. Reflects that Milford was a nice place to live. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2.06 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 08 Aug 2011

From: Milford oral history project

By: Dunsford, Deborah (Dr), active 2001-2012; Sanders, Elena Raquel, 1919-

Reference: OHInt-1017-07

Description: Interview with Elena Raquel (nee Jeff) Sanders. Born in 1919 in Okahukura (King Country). Her mother was from Chile, and her father, a New Zealander, who was a civil engineer who had worked abroad in Chile. Describes how her parents got married in Chile, and her parents' decision to return to New Zealand. Discusses her family moving around in New Zealand for her father's work with the Public Works Department, and recalls living in Christchurch, Hastings, Taumarunui, and Ohakune. Explains that the family first moved to Dargaville and Whangarei, and then moved to Milford before 1935. Describes their family's house in Milford at 15 Ocean View Road. Recalls shops on Kitchener Road in Milford, and speaking Spanish at home. Describes attending Takapuna Grammar School and Seddon Technical College to take a home science course. Describes sewing lessons at Seddon, and travelling by bus between Milford and Devonport. Discusses joining the Milford Tennis Club with her neighbour who was French. Describes playing tennis and swimming in the ocean. Describes life during the depression, and wearing hand me down clothing. Recalls times when they were short on food, and tells story of brother spending pocket money on day-old cakes. Explains that she had wanted to work, but her mother wouldn't allow it. Eventually her father convinced her mother to let her go work at a milliner. Explains that her brothers grew and sold pumpkins for pocket money, and her sisters cooked and helped at home, but didn't get paid. Describes going to pictures with her brothers on Saturday afternoons. Recounts story of travelling with her brothers and father to get a job near Dargaville, and cutting her ringlets off to look like a boy. Describes time spent at the beach with her mother. Discusses two piece bathing costumes, and making them from patterns. Describes homemade suntan lotion from olive oil and vinegar, and that some at school thought they were Maori. Explains that they taught themselves to swim and swam in the ocean at every opportunity they got. Describes the Milford surf life saving club, and their supervision of swimmers at the beach. Describes the Milford mini golf course, and describes the dances and bands at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe, and her experiences attending dances. Discusses food at Ye Olde Pirate Shippe, and life in Milford during World War Two. Describes working at the Chief Post Office during the war, and flatting in Devonport. Describes how she met her husband, Lloyd Sanders, and her mother's relationship to family back in Chile. Interviewer(s) - Deborah Dunsford Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 2.04 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: 1989

From: Meikle, Phoebe Churchill, 1910-1998 : Papers

Reference: 2007-087-210

Description: Chapter written by Meikle in `Takapuna, people and places' (1989) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1976-1977

From: Meikle, Phoebe Churchill, 1910-1998 : Papers

Reference: 2007-087-211

Description: Draft of Meikle's speech and printed version published in Takapuna Grammar School magazine Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter

From: Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4678-142

Description: Comprises exercise book with storyline for `Birds of a feather', one page of research notes re `Meg'; and school exercises by Nigel Gee while at Takapuna Grammar School ca 1974; and scripts at various stages for `Scratch-cat' Other Titles - Birds of a feather Other Titles - Scratch-cat Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1962-1963, 1976

From: Meikle, Phoebe Churchill, 1910-1998 : Papers

Reference: 2007-087-111

Description: Paper relating to prize giving speeches Meikle gave at Westlake Girls' High School, 1962, Hastings Girls' High School, 1963, Paeroa College, 1969 and Takapuna Grammar School, 1976. Includes correspondence and newspaper cuttings. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1933-1937

From: Everton, Margaret Eila, 1919-2010: Family papers and photographs

Reference: MS-PAPERS-10082-27

Description: Meg Everton's school reports from her high school years. Also includes her Form 5A Botany book, which was re-used as a scrapbook with cuttings relating to Meg's basketball, guides, and other activities Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: MSS, typescripts, newspaper cuttings

Date: 1940-1945

From: Dellow, Ronald Graeme, 1924-2004 : Papers

By: Dellow, Ronald Graeme, 1924-2004; Rawlinson, Gloria Jasmine, 1918-1995; Butler, Jeanne; Porter, R A, active 1941; Noyes, Alfred, 1880-

Reference: MS-Papers-8779-153

Description: Other Titles - The swallow ; for piano ; (1945) Other Titles - Melody ; for piano ; (1945) Other Titles - The robbers ; for piano and voice / words by Gloria Rawlinson Other Titles - The wise men ; for piano and voice / words by Gloria Rawlinson Other Titles - Pussywillow ; for piano and voice / words by Gloria Rawlinson Other Titles - Marche solenelle ; for piano ; (re-edited 1943) Other Titles - Flight of a fawn ; for piano and voice / words by Gloria Rawlinson ; (1941) Other Titles - The golden dustman ; for piano and voice / words by Jeanne Butler ; (1941) Other Titles - In spite of all ; for piano and voice / words by Gloria Rawlinson ; (1941) Other Titles - Valse joyeuse ; for piano ; (1940) Other Titles - Songs without words : I Nocture -- II Chant d'amour ; for piano ; (1939, 1941) Other Titles - Processional march ; for piano ; (1941) Other Titles - The shadow voyagers ; for piano and voice / words by Gloria Rawlinson ; (1942) Other Titles - T G S school song (Takapuna Grammer School) ; for piano and voice / words by R A Porter ; (1941) Other Titles - A New Zealand hymn for victory ; for piano and voice / words by B O'Hara ; (1945) Other Titles - Wizards ; for piano and voice / words by A Noyes ; (1945) Other Titles - Old Barty ; for piano and voice / words by Gloria Rawlinson Other Titles - Adreamen ; for piano and voice / words by Gloria Rawlinson ; (composed as a child) Responsibility - The school song. Dedicated to the headmaster, staff and pupils of Takapuna Grammar School Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs

Date: [2002-2004]

From: Ireland, Kevin, 1933- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8198-60

Description: Inward and outward correspondence; correspondents entered in the Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1940-1998]

From: Lee, Owen Raymond, 1918-2002 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8036-1

Description: Correspondence and employment references etc; most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1926-7]

From: Morrison, John M, fl 1883-1951 :Photographs of Takapuna and Milford

Reference: 1/2-079476-F

Description: Takapuna Grammar School under construction, Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland. Taken by an unidentified photographer between 1926-1927. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 5 Apr 1984

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-77508-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 21 Oct 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-22356-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 21 Oct 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-22358-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 21 Oct 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-22350-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 20 Apr 1982

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-76038-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 21 Oct 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-22357-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches