Brought up on a farm near Marton; attended Woodford House (1983-1987). Gained BA Hons in International Politics at Victoria University of Wellington. At time of interview (1993) Rachael Trotter was working in the Ministerial Services, Department of International Affairs. Daughter of Thomas Ashton Trotter (b 1939) and Jacqueline Dashwood (née Smith; b 1949).
Trotter, Rachael Jane, 1970-
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Interview with Rachael Trotter
Date: 11 March 1993 - 11 Mar 1993
From: Woodford House Oral History Project
By: Trotter, Rachael Jane, 1970-
Reference: OHInt-0061/42
Description: Rachael Jane Trotter grew up on a farm at Marton. Attended Woodford House School where mother and grandmother were also educated. Describes life and customs of Woodford and compares with stories of school told by mother and grandmother. Recalls being House Captain of Frimley house and being on the bus which crashed on its way back from a picnic in February 1987. Describes the crash and the support received. Mentions telegram from Mr Lange. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Marton Interviewer(s) - Mary Varnham Accompanying material - Newspaper reports of the accident in 1987, involving the Woodford House School bus, conveying pupils and staff from a picnic. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005701 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1197. 1 coloured photograph of Rachael Trotter in her final year at Woodford House, 1987 and one b&w photogaph of the bus on its side [after the accident in 1987]