Farmers' spouses

Date: 2008

From: [New Zealand calendars of quarto size]

By: Federated Farmers of New Zealand. Women's Division

Reference: Eph-B-CALENDAR-2008-02

Description: Calendar, each monthly page featuring one or two women carrying out a rural farm task, unclothed except for a string of pearls, but posed in a concealing manner. All sales proceeds from the calendar were to be donated to the Cancer Society. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on calendar pages, 212 x 297 mm.

Date: 1985

From: [New Zealand calendars of quarto size]

By: Brooker & Friend Ltd; Friends of the Earth

Reference: Eph-B-CALENDAR-1985

Description: Includes calendars: Antarctica calendar 1985 (Antarctic Calendars by Karen Williams & Harry Keys, Wellington) Antique map calendar 1985; calendrier de cartes anciennes (Ontario, Canada) Aro Valley calendar 1985. Produced for the Aro Valley Community Council Inc by Keith Clement, Sue May, Trevor Richards, Kerry Robins, Mark Strange, John Sullivan, Pam Whittington. Thanks to Wellington Media Collective Brooker & Friend 1985 calendar (2 copies) Community of the Sacred Name 1985 calendar. Photographs by David Cook (2 copies) Malcolm Evans. The Edna 1985 country calendar. Published by Moa Merc Press, Epsom Auckland Fletcher Challenge staff safety calendar 1985. Prevention! better than cure Footrot Flats calendar 1985, by Murray Ball. Friends of the Earth. Unspoiled earth 1985. Christopher Gillies, photographer. The New Zealand calendar 1985. Published by Impressions Photography Ltd. Hallmark Cards Inc. Lovable mutts; a 13-month calendar for 1985. Alison Holst 1985 calendar. Meteorological Society of New Zealand. New Zealand meteorological calendar 1985. New Zealand alpine calendar 1985 (NZ Alpine Calendar, produced and published by Betty and Colin Monteath, Hedgehog House, Christchurch) New Zealand pictorial calendar 1985. Valentine Greetings Ltd. New Zealand Race Relations Office. Myths and legends of the Maori. 1985 New Zealand calendar. Artist Sam Rolleston (2 copies) The New Zealand trout fly calendar, illustrated by Nancy Tichborne. 1985. New Zealand Underwater calendar 1985. Copyright Roger V Grace 1985. Railway Enthusiasts' Society Inc. Railway pictorial calendar 1985 Waimate Museum calendar 1985. Williams & Kettle. 1985 calendar Wyndham District 1985 calendar. [Produced for the McKay family reunion, 1984] Quantity: 12 colour photo-mechanical print(s) sets on calendars (plus some duplicates). Physical Description: Offset lithographs, varying sizes.

Date: 1998

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-049-001/010

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 10 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 2001

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-052-001/010

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 10 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 14 Jun 2010

From: Mrs Schumacher's gems oral history project - domestic life in New Zealand from the 1940s to the 1960s

By: Spencer, Shona, 1937-2017

Reference: OHInt-0984-17

Description: Interview with Shona Spencer (nee Dalglish, formerly Brown), born in Lower Hutt in 1937. Interviewer's summary: Shona Spencer born 1937, lived in Lower Hutt until she left home, aged 17, to go to Canterbury University where she studied arts and music, graduating BA 1957. She qualified as a teacher and taught music at Marsden School, Wellington before marrying. Material recorded includes family background and domestic life of the Dalglish family in Lower Hutt. She had little cooking experience until she went flatting as her mother had actively kept her and her sister out of the kitchen. Her domestic life started in her early twenties when she married a farmer in 1960 and lived on a farm 'Waihi' fourteen miles out of Masterton. She prepared meals for the family (three children) as well as farm employees for over twenty years before the marriage ended and she moved to live in Wellington. She re-married in the 1990s and continues to hold a number of voluntary positions particularly with music groups. Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHDL-001501 Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 1 Electronic document(s) (abstract). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 digital photograph(s). 1 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 1 interview(s). 3.01 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Sound files - wave files; Textual file - Microsoft word; Image files - Jpeg Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHDL-001477, OHA-7397. Colour photographs of: Shona in her kitchen; recipes in her recipe book (2010). Scanned B&W photograph of Shona as child (OHDL-001478) Search dates: 1937 - 2010

Date: 7 Nov 2009 - 07 Nov 2009

From: Mrs Schumacher's gems oral history project - domestic life in New Zealand from the 1940s to the 1960s

By: Hunter, Gretchen Mary de Visme, 1937-

Reference: OHInt-0984-07

Description: Interview with Gretchen Hunter (nee Blathwayt), born in Gisborne in 1937. Interviewer's summary: Born Gisborne 1937. Family moved to the Wairarapa late 1930s. Father a barrister & solicitor. Except for 5 years primary school educated single sex girls school (boarder at Woodford House). Completed nursing training at Christchurch and married soon after qualifying NZRN. Married John Hunter, farmer, Porongahau, Central Hawkes Bay, aged 22. Raised 4 children on the coastal farm Rangitoto (nearest town Waipukurau). Early years of married life and while raising her children she provided meals for all the farm requirements as well as the family. She was actively involved with all activities in the district and on occasion relied on by the community for her nursing skills. Material recorded covers family background, domestic life in Martinborough and Masterton, nursing training in Christchurch, experiences as a Hawkes Bay farmer's wife, raising children in the country, and years of cooking for a wide range of employees, family and community. Personal recipe books were used as references during the interview. Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHDL-001491 Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s). 1 Electronic document(s) (abstract). 1 printed abstract(s). 9 digital photograph(s). 1 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 1 electronic scan(s) of original colour photographic print(s). 1 interview(s). 3.25 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHDL-001457, OHA-7387. Colour photographs of: Gretchen Hunter in her kitchen (Nov 2009); colour portrait of Gretchen Hunter; page in a handwritten recipe book (2006); covers of three old recipe books. Photographs of B&W photographs of: Gretchen Hunter (1950s); Gretchen and John Hunter on their wedding day; Gretchen with three young children (1964); Rangitoto Station (1950s). Scanned colour photograph of Gretchen and John Hunter with their 4 young children. Scanned B&W photograph of Gretchen with two young children (OHDL-001458) Search dates: 1937 - 2009

Date: 1926-1930 [ca 1994]

By: Perry, Robin M, 1930-

Reference: MS-Papers-5504

Description: Complete title is: Chronicle of Leonard and Pauline Perry on their farm in New Zealand, 1926-1930; transcripts of letters home. The collection begins with correspondence between Pauline (then Dickinson) and Leonard Perry prior to Pauline's departure for and marriage in New Zealand, and thereafter is mostly letters from Pauline to her family in England. Perry describes her life as a farmer's wife at Pokuru, near Te Awamutu, in great detail, writing about the daily activities such as feeding the calves, looking after dogs, going to the market, gardening, cooking (with recipes given), leisure and social life, the weather, and other aspects. The letters end with the family's departure for England in July 1930. Most of the letters were written by Pauline Perry to her family in England and were preserved and later transcribed by Robin Perry who compiled and edited them into an unbound volume. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (137 p). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts (photocopies) and photographs

Date: 1997

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-048-001/011

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 11 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 22 Nov - 10 Dec 2007 - 22 Nov 2007 - 10 Dec 2007

From: Methven Heritage Project - RSA and Arable oral history project

By: Grieve, Joyce Doreen, 1926-

Reference: OHInt-0920-04

Description: Interview with Joyce Grieve (nee Hannah), born in Timaru in 1926. Outlines her family background, her father and grandfather working for the railways, and the family shifting frequently. Recalls her grandmother milking cows, baking bread and preparing food. Refers to her mother being a good gardener and growing their vegetables. Talks about getting water from a creek at one home, and a butcher doing home deliveries. Recalls the Depression. Mentions her grandmothers arguing about religion and her parents separating. Comments on her primary schooling in Timaru, Bushside and Springburn, on liking sport, and on recreations such as bird nesting, hop scotch, knuckle bones and making stilts. Mentions an ice skating rink at Staverly, dances in the Staverly Hall, and walking everywhere. Talks about the Rangitata diversion race that was begun in 1937 and the Public Works camp at Springburn. Discusses leaving school at 14 or 15, moving to Ashburton with her mother and working in the Phaups Stocking Factory and the Ashburton Hospital laundry. Refers to being manpowered after War broke out and working at the Railway refreshment rooms servicing troop trains. Talks about being assigned to the Womens Land Army in 1942, the uniform, and being sent to a farm at Alford Forest. Discusses milking cows, separating the cream, making butter, feeding pigs, working on a binder harvesting wheat, and riding a horse during lambing. Discusses weaning and docking lambs, mustering and drafting. Talks about growing linen flax, harvesting it and driving it to a mill at Methven on a Bulldog tractor. Refers to the men coming home in June 1945 during the big snow, and remaining on the land until 1946. Talks about not knowing what was going on overseas until the men came home. Discusses ANZAC Day during the War and later, and mentions being a guest speaker at the Mayfield parade in 2005. Recalls Joan Butland organising Land Girls reunions in the North Island and later in the South Island. Mentions that Land Army women were not initially invited to join the Returned Services Association (RSA) after the War. Talks about returning to Ashburton to work in the railway refreshment rooms, marrying her husband Vic Grieve in 1946 and farming at Springburn for a time. Discusses being driven to Ashburton over rough roads to give birth to her children. Mentions living on the Chatham Islands for a period in the 1950s and writing a book about their experiences ('Life on the Chatham Islands in the 1950s and beyond'. Self-published 2006). Comments on working at Hakatere Station, Mt Somers Station, high country other stations and Haast Sawmill as a cook, and also as a teacher aide. Discusses high country farming, the food she cooked and the station kitchens. Talks about settling in Methven after her husband died in 1987, and continuing to work as a cook until she was 81. Mentions a book she was writing at the time of the interview (Spuds and dishes : reminiscences of cooking for shearers. Self-published, 2009?). Discusses her involvement in community activities and groups during her life and her current activities including an exercise group for over 65s, Forest and Bird, a local history group, meals on wheels, line dancing, SeniorNet, skating and abseiling. Reflects on changes in farming during her life including the transition from horses to modern machinery and the use of contractors. Interviewer(s) - Nicola Robertson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-016739 - OHC-016744 Quantity: 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s) over 3 days. 5.35 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Adobe pdf Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-6026, OHDL-001821. Search dates: 1927 - 2007

Date: 2000

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-051-001/007

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 7 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 2002

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-053-001/011

Description: Cartoons of rural life. Quantity: 11 colour pages from calendar. Physical Description: Reproductions of watercolour and pen. Image sizes 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1969

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-388-042

Description: Contains two frames. The first frame shows a farmer and his wife standing in a paddock on a hot day during a drought. The farmer looks stressed and is saying, 'Our spuds are not worth a tinker's cuss... we'd be lucky to get half-a-dollar each for our poor old ewes... we've gotta feed the cows hay at seven quid a day... and we get back four quid for the butterfat... and what we're gonna do for winter feed...' In the second frame, the farmer's wife replies, 'Aw, gee, Don! I know, but never mind, Dear... the sun will shine again.' In response, the man scowls and clutches his head while throwing one arm up in the air in frustration Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 11 Jan 1944 - 11 Jan 1994

From: National Council of Women: Narratives from a century - oral history project

By: Dixon, Barbara Mary, 1909-2006

Reference: OHInt-0387/06

Description: Barbara Mary Dixon (Mary) has previously been interviewed as part of World War II Project. While this interview repeats much of her past, this summary will concentrate on her work with National Council of Women. Gives reasons for coming to New Zealand in 1935 - husband had farms in King Country. Recalls travelling on the `Mataroa'. Elaborates on husband's war experience and refers to his letters written during war - explains how friends still enjoy reading them. Joined Women's Division of Federated Farmers (1936) and is one of its oldest members. Through this became involved with National Council of Women. Gives impressions on lack of class distinction in NCW. Mentions friendship with Sir Keith Holyoake. Was also involved with Pan Pacifica and the parish (Anglican). Talks about involvement with Plunket - was on the first Committee of the Nelson Day Nursery. Describes the women involved with NCW, mostly between 30 and 35 years. Recalls Mavis Tiller, Alison Roxburgh and Karen Glasgow. Explains her actions during the Year of the Family. Describes husband's needs once he developed Alzheimers disease and giving up community work. Recalls that husband was the first farmer in New Zealand to become President of the Chamber of Commerce and that he was awarded the Queens Jubilee Medal for his public work. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Nelson Other - Also interviewed as part of World War II Project Interviewer(s) - Mary Tallon Venue - Nelson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006300 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1442. One photocopy of photograph of Mary Dixon

Date: 9, 24 May 1996 - 09 May 1996 - 24 May 1996

From: Ngahinepouri oral history project

By: Finlayson, Shirley Elizabeth, 1939-

Reference: OHInt-0635/04

Description: Shirley Elizabeth Finlayson born Matamata 1939. Recalls first contact with Ngahinepouri on meeting Ian Finlayson (husband) and gives first impressions of farm. Describes wooden villa built in 1908. Talks about different roles of farm wives; mother, mother-in-law and self. Describes major farm activities including, sheep and beef farming; shearing twice a year, sending wool to Dalgetys; growing maize for silage and work on asparagus farm. Mentions leasing part of farm to A E L Corporation for live animal export. Recalls motor cars owned by husband - Triumph sports car; Zephyr Zodiac and Morris 1100. Mentions biggest changes in district - subdivision of land, dairy conversion and modern facilities at school. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Vicki Jones Venue - Ngahinepouri Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009677-OHC-009680 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3212.

Date: 16 Aug 1993

From: Great Barrier Island Oral History Project

By: Mabey, Helen Elizabeth, 1944-

Reference: OHInt-0104-62

Description: Helen Elizabeth Mabey (nee Endt) born Netherlands 1944, came to New Zealand at the age seven years. Recalls going to Great Barrier Island in 1969 as school dental nurse, meeting Murray Mabey and becoming farmer's wife, and returning to dental nursing when nurse retired. Gives history of the Mabey family and their carrying business in GBI. Describes life as a farmer's wife, helping with docking, feeding, shearing, cooking, organising and book work. Also describes work as a dental nurse. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Helen Jordan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012438 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s) (side one). 1 printed abstract(s). 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4256. Search dates: 1944 - 1993

Date: 18 Oct 2006

From: Friends of Mana Island oral history project

By: Gault, Margaret Marion, active 1960-2005

Reference: OHInt-0814-05

Description: Interview with Margaret Gault, born in Hamilton. Refers to her education in Wellington and becoming an infant mistress at Queen Margaret College. Talks about meeting and marrying John Gault and going to live on Mana Island [1960]. Comments that she had no farming background, and describes their house on the island and its facilities, buying six weeks' food supplies at a time, boat travel, milking the house cow, and self-sufficiency. Discusses preparing sheep for sale, shearing gangs, and the lack of fences. Comments on the influence of weather, moorings, and weather forecasts. Refers to problems with mice. Mentions the births of their three children, Correspondence School, the children's leisure, and making clothes. Outlines living at Paremata so the children could attend Pauatahanui School from 1969, and farming at Judgeford. Reflects on life on Mana Island and its effects on their family. Interviewer(s) - Denis Fairfax Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014963 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 1 Hours Duration. Physical Description: Word processing document - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-05473, OHDL-000013. Search dates: 1960 - 2006

Date: 22, 23 Mar 2010 - 22 Mar 2010 - 23 Mar 2010

From: Mrs Schumacher's gems oral history project - domestic life in New Zealand from the 1940s to the 1960s

By: Aspinall, Phyllis May, 1922-

Reference: OHInt-0984-02

Description: Phyllis Aspinall (nee Manson) was born in Lawrence in 1922, eldest of 4 children, lived in several Otago/Southland towns before moved to Wanaka when parents purchased garage and shop; helped with household chores; secondary schooling in Oamaru; returned home to help run the home, share cooking and work in shop. Taught music; studied at Otago University; 1950 married Jerry Aspinall and moved to Mount Aspiring Station; ran household, catered for farm workers and many visitors; raised 4 children and taught their primary education through Correspondence School; wrote radio scripts for broadcast and was involved with numerous community organisations; 1979 retired to Wanaka where continues to be actively involved in community life. Topics covered in the interview include: Childhood: Grandmothers' and, mother's kitchens, equipment, baking and recipes; Household routine and chores; Meals, nutrition and mealtimes; Cooking lessons and early experimentation; Food supplies, storage and preserving. Adulthood: Mount Aspiring Station: climate, roads, transport; Homestead power supply and communications; Adjusting to role and farm life; Kitchen facilities, equipment and upgrades; Daily routines: washing, ironing, general housework and equipment; Meals, mealtimes and baking; Food storage and preserving; Food supplies: budget, ordering and home garden; Domestic help, Home Science School Extension resource; Correspondence schooling; Hosting visitors; A & P Shows. Refers to recipes and information from Recipe Books during interview. [interviewer's summary] Interviewer(s) - Helen Frizzell Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHDL-001486 Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 3 Electronic document(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 9 electronic scan(s) of original colour photographic print(s). 1 interview(s). 5.31 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Sound files - wave files; Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHDL-001447, OHA-7382. Search dates: 1922 - 2010

Date: 10 Feb 2003

From: Lyndhurst Country Women's Institute - An oral history of 70 years

By: Chambers, Joyce Barbara, 1935-

Reference: OHInt-0765-03

Description: Interview with Joyce Chambers (nee Alison), born in Christchurch in 1935. Refers to her schooling, working for 10 years, then marrying a farmer and moving to a mixed cropping farm near Lyndhurst in 1961. Refers joining Lyndhurst Country Womens Institute (CWI) in 1961 and remaining a member until it closed in 2001. Describes meetings in the Lyndhurst Hall supper room, initially during the afternoon, then in the evening for a period, and returning to afternoon meetings for the last few years when the membership was older. Details the meeting agenda and socialising over afternoon tea. Refers to the monthly competitions and liking the knitting and sewing competitions. Recalls teaching kintting and other activities at Lyndhurst Primary School for a time. Mentions the annual Home Industries Show and the garden party. Explains about the annual Eisteddfod held in Ashburton. Reflects on changes over the forty years she was a member including the name change to Women's Institute. Mentions she was president for a period and attended the AGM of the New Zealand Federation of CWI in Wellington. Comments on the 50th Jubilee in 1981 which she helped organise. Describes half-yearly meetings of the CWI Mid Canterbury Federation. Reflects on enjoying her time as an institue member, particularly for the socialising. Interviewer(s) - Nicola Robertson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014027 - OHC-014028 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.16 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHDL-000548, OHA-5025. Search dates: 1935 - 2003

Date: 05 Nov 2004

From: Lyndhurst Country Women's Institute - An oral history of 70 years

By: Banks, Isabelle Helen, 1924-2014

Reference: OHInt-0765-01

Description: Interview with Helen Banks (nee Parnham), born in Rangiora in 1924. Refers to her father being a farmer and her mother a dressmaker. Talks about helping aunts with housework after leaving school, and then training as a nurse aid, then as a nurse in 1943-1945. Comments on working at Ashburton and Burwood Hospitals, and recalls VE Day and VJ Day. Refers to leaving nursing because she had tuberculosis and the time it took to recover. Talks about marrying Cliff Banks, a returned serviceman, and living on a sheep farm at Winchmore until they were ballotted a farm on Lyndhurst Road. Describes the farm, which was irrigated, and the house. Refers to leaving it when they retired in 1979 and moving to Ashburton. Mentions her involvement in community activities including indoor bowls, St John Presbyterian Church (Methven), and Home and School meetings at Lyndhurst. Refers to Tinwald Golf Club, and the Probus Club and Age Concern in Ashburton. Talks about joining the Lyndhurst Country Womens Institute (CWI) in 1951 where she met neighbours and other women from the district, and later joining the Allenton CWI. Mentions being secretary for three years, and discusses the monthly meetings. Refers to garden parties, and monthly sewing, cooking and flower competitions. Recalls competitions at A & P shows for CWI branches. Mentions receiving the Good Service Badge for twentyfive years' service. Talks about the name change from Country Women's Institute to Women's Institute. Comments on why the CWI closed, mentioning that younger women go to work now. Reflects on her 53 years of membership of CWI and what it has meant to her. Interviewer(s) - Nicola Robertson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014023 - OHC-014024 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 interview(s). 1.37 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5023, OHDL-000546. Search dates: 1924 - 2004

Date: 17 Jun 2004

From: Lyndhurst Country Women's Institute - An oral history of 70 years

By: Brooker, Natalie Reta, 1920-2007

Reference: OHInt-0765-02

Description: Interview with Helen Banks (nee Woolley), born in Ashburton in 1920. Recalls growing up on a farm at Lyndhurst and travelling to school by bicycle and bus. Refers to working at home after she left school, in the house, gardening and driving the tractor. Comments on sending parcels of food and knitting to soldiers from the district during World War II. Mentions coupons and rationing during the War. Talks about marrying David Brooker in 1945 and farming together on a mixed sheep and dairy farm. Comments on initially milking the cows by hand, using a hand separator, and sending the cream to a dairy factory. Recalls making their own butter. Refers to getting a milking machine but later giving up milking. Discusses her sporting involvement in Lyndhurst - tennis and basketball, and supporting her children in athletics and netball. Talks about joining the Lyndhurst Country Womens Institute (CWI) in 1939, refering to other unmarried members. Comments that there were no other clubs to join at the time. Describes their afternoon meetings, competitions, sale tables, and the annual dance. Mentions they all referred to each other by their married names not their christian names. Refers to A & P show involvement and an annual Eisteddfod. Comments that she did not go to the CWI when she had children. Interviewer(s) - Nicola Robertson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014025 - OHC-014026 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.29 Hours and minutes Duration. Physical Description: Textual files - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHDL-000547, OHA-5024. Search dates: 1920 - 2004