Interview with Bryan Snellgrove

Interview with Bryan Snellgrove, born Wellington in 1933. Talks about his father working for the railways, eventually driving steam trains, and being moved to Palmerston North, Frankton Junction and back to Palmerston North. Discusses the family having to live in a tent for a time before being assigned a state house in 1944. Talks about the layout of the house, facilities, and shopping daily because of the lack of refrigeration. Details changes his father would liked to have made to the house, and the process to make changes. Refers to his belief that the government has a role in the provision of housing. Comments on the effect of market rents and needing assistance with accommodation. Compares the local community when he was growing up with the community today in the same street where he lives again.

Recalls childhood activities, backyard cricket and schooling. Mentions special occasions, birthdays and holidays. Comments on the division of household chores, their vegetable garden, and swapping vegetables with neighbours. Talks about working on a milk run from intermediate school age. Refers to going to Wellington Teachers' College and Victoria University. Discusses his adult work history and personal life in Australia and New Zealand.

Interviewer(s) - Ben Schrader

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015662 - OHC-015664

Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). 2.20 Hours and minutes Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5625.

Search dates: 1933 - 2003

Original recordings not available for playback. Surrogate copies will be provided.

Alternative form available: Listening copies OHLC-009125 - OHLC-009127