Manager, Tea Department, L D Nathan and Co Ltd, Auckland, ca 1926. Set original standards for Roma Tea. Previously buyer for Harrison Crossfields in Colombo, Sri Lanka; worked as a tea broker in Sydney.
Allan, Alec A, active 1920s
Allan, Aroma A, active 1920s
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Audio
Interview with Aroha Valerie Rayner
Date: 21 Oct 1986
From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project
By: Rayner, Aroha Valerie, 1911-1999
Reference: OHInt-0083/16
Description: Aroha Rayner was born 27 Dec 1911 at Te Aroha. Describes family background, childhood and education. Details 43-year career (1928-1971) at L D Nathan and Co Ltd, starting as a shorthand typist and rising to Head Typist from 1946, in charge of all female staff. Discusses close contact with all senior staff and with the Nathan family. Talks about the development of the company during her career. Includes 30 minutes' interview in conjunction with Alan Bellamy. Online abstract for OHC-001399 not available, see printed abstract. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 25 Morvern Road, Epsom, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001396/001397/001398/001399, OHLC-000508/000509/000510 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0210. One b&w portrait on retirement, 1971.. Three xeroxed photos. Portrait, ca 1955; full-length portrait, ca 1935; portrait of Thomas F Morton, ex General Manager, L D Nathan and Co Ltd. Search dates: 1911 - 1928 - 1986 - 1971