School teacher. Had a lifelong interest in netball. Appointed in 1974 to accompany New Zealand team to England, beginning an international career which spanned 15 years as the top ranked umpire in the country. Gained Life Memberships of the Auckland Netall Umpires' Association, the Auckland Provincial Netball Umpires' Association and the NZ Netball Umpires' Association.
Jones, Myrlene Dawn, 1940-
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Interview with Dawn Jones
Date: 22 March 1996 - 22 Mar 1996
From: Netball New Zealand Inc oral history project Stage II
By: Jones, Myrlene Dawn, 1940-
Reference: OHInt-0517/1
Description: Myrlene Dawn (Dawn) Jones born Otahuhu. Gives family background. Mentions Fencible cottages between Howick and Onehunga. Recalls grandmother's memories of the Wairarapa Shipwreck. Father involved in wrestling, fighting against Earl McCready and Lofty Blomfield, also coached for Papatoetoe Rugby Club. Describes childhood, with reference to school, Maori students, uniforms and involvement with basketball. Recalls lack of strong maths / science base amongst women teachers and refers to her appointment as Head of Maths at Papatoetoe High School and Principal of Diocesan School for Girls in 1974. Refers to Bruce Hunter, Head of Papatoetoe School. Also mentions Grace Warnock (Auckland Girls' Grammar) who fostered a love of mathematics. Backgrounds involvement with netball and recalls going as Umpire to England with first team coached by Lois Muir. Refers to Captain, Shirley Mangrope. Talks about the difficulties of women's sport. Recalls being New Zealand Umpire at World Championships and in 1974 being ranked top umpire in New Zealand. Mentions Joyce Ellis, Ona Coatsworth, Marjorie Jenden, Marg Gibson, Dixie Cockerton, Dal Knuckey, Val Gavin, Jean Buxton and Betty Dibford / Dixon. Recalls becoming President of New Zealand Umpires Association in 1975 and the introduction of neutral umpiring late 1980s. Mentions Umpires' Association joining Netball New Zealand. Other topics discussed include: sponsorship in New Zealand Sport, with reference to Bendon; development of a professional office and tension over move to Auckland, with reference to Hillary Commission; difficulties in getting volunteer umpires and administrators; popularity of indoor netball; men players; NZ Rules Board and International Rules Subcommittee and involvement as New Zealand practical examiner. Abstracted by - Judith Byrne Interviewer(s) - Paula Martin Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006631-006633; OHLC-002404-002406 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) (2 folders). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1920.