AUDIO
A dissenting New Zealand : a seminar on the life of Rona Bailey
- Date
- 04 Dec 1993
- Reference
- OHColl-0660-01
- Description
A seminar focusing on some of the most important protest movements in New Zealand's recent history through the life of Rona Bailey, political activist, Communist and trade unionist who has participated in progressive politics for over fifty years. Her four major areas of involvement have been the Communist Party, the 1951 waterfront lockout, the anti-Vietnam War protest and protest against apartheid and racism.
Those involved in presentations and panel discussions, other than Rona Bailey, are Melanie Nolan, Jackie Matthews, Kerry Taylor, Sue Piper, Max Bollinger, Dick Scott, Pat Walsh, Peter Franks, Dave Morgan, Therese O'Connell, Alick Shaw and Jock Phillips.
Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011449 - OHC-011455
Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s).
Finding Aids: Abstract Available - OHA-5804 - brief programme available.
- Additional description
Original recordings not available for playback. Surrogate copies will be provided.
- Use/Reproduction
- Public use requires the written permission of the donor Copyright: Copyright is held by the Trade Union History Project
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted material
- Format
- 7 C60 cassette(s), 1 event(s), Sound recordings
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Jackie Matthews introduces Rona Bailey and Kerry Taylor on the Communist Party, tape one
Date: 04 Dec 1993
From: A dissenting New Zealand : a seminar on the life of Rona Bailey
Reference: OHC-011449
Description: Contents: Side 1, first session of the seminar, Jackie Matthews introuducing Rona Bailey, Rona Bailey talking about aspects of her life. Side 2 contains the second session, Kerry Taylor on The Communist Party. Arrangement: Tape sequence - 1 of 7 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 1 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
The 1951 Waterfront Lockout with Max Bollinger and Dick Scott, tape three
Date: 04 Dec 1993
From: A dissenting New Zealand : a seminar on the life of Rona Bailey
Reference: OHC-011451
Description: Contents: Side 5 and begining of Side 6, The 1951 Water front Lockout with Max Bollinger and Dick Scott. Side 6 rona Bailey contributes with her experiences on the raid of her home relating to the distribution of leaflets and talks about the role of women during the lockout. Arrangement: Tape sequence - 3 of 7 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
Kerry Taylor on the Communist Party continues and general discussion, tape two
Date: 04 Dec 1993
From: A dissenting New Zealand : a seminar on the life of Rona Bailey
Reference: OHC-011450
Description: Contents: Side 3, Kerry Taylor continues takling about the Communist party. Rona Bailey contributes with some of her views on being a member and why she left the party. (some sound recording stoppages occur). General discussion starts from audience. Side 4, general discussion continues. Arrangement: Tape sequence - 2 of 7 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
Anti-apartheid and anti-racism protest discussion and closing of seminar, tape seven
Date: 04 Dec 1993
From: A dissenting New Zealand : a seminar on the life of Rona Bailey
Reference: OHC-011455
Description: Contents: Side 13, anti-apartheid and anti-racism protest discussion. Melanie Nolan closes the seminar. Side 14 blank. Arrangement: Tape sequence - 7 of 7 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
The Vietnam War Protests, Peter Franks and David Morgan and general discussion, tape five
Date: 04 Dec 1993
From: A dissenting New Zealand : a seminar on the life of Rona Bailey
Reference: OHC-011453
Description: Contents: Side 9 contains the Vietnam War Protests continuing with Dave Morgan. Side 10 contains the Vietnam War Protests general discussion and closes with the singing of "Joe Hill". Arrangement: Tape sequence - 5 of 6 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
1951 Waterfront lockout discussion continues and the Vietnam War Protests, tape four
Date: 04 Dec 1009 - 04 Dec 1993
From: A dissenting New Zealand : a seminar on the life of Rona Bailey
Reference: OHC-011452
Description: Contents: Side 7 contains 1951 waterfront lockout discussion. Side 8 contains the Vietnam War Protests. Introduced by Theresa O'Connell. Two poems read by Philippa Campbell, Holy City by Hone Tuwahre and Death Song for Mr Mouldybroke by James K Baxter. First speaker is Rona Bailey. Second speaker is Peter Franks. Arrangement: Tape sequence - 4 of 7 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).
Last session of the day and anti-apartheid and anti-racism protest, tape six
Date: 04 Dec 1993
From: A dissenting New Zealand : a seminar on the life of Rona Bailey
Reference: OHC-011454
Description: Contents: Side 11 contains the last session of the day chaired by Jock Phillips. Begins with three songs, messages and a video message from Tama Pata who was unable to attend. Side 12 contains the anti-apartheid and anti-racism protest session with Rona Bailey and Alick Shaw. Arrangement: Tape sequence - 6 of 7 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s).