Sports medicine
Interview with Maurice Rendle
Date: 5 Apr 1993 - 05 Apr 1993
From: YMCA Oral History Project
By: Rendle, Maurice Leslie, 1933-
Reference: OHInt-0126-03
Description: Maurice (Maurie) Leslie Rendle born Woodville. Gives some family background - father was an investigating officer with the Post Office. Recalls attending schools in Palmerston North and being involved in Boys Brigade and YMCA soccer club. Has been a Methodist all his life. Recalls joining New Zealand Air Force 1957 and considers he learned management and leadership skills. After 15 years left the Air Force and joined YMCA as Director of Businessmen's Health Club and in 1973 set up a women's club. Recalls how the club was marketed and how he set about giving the club and the YMCA a more upmarket image. Became Chief Executive of the Auckland YMCA. Discusses the financial state and Camp Adair, the hostel and stadium. Recalls that the Board of Directors included John Wilkinson, Grahame Glaister, Bill Adair and Lomond Steel. Describes impact John Wilkinson made on camping. Refers to the two villages built at camp. Explains policy on donations and traditional YMCA camp philosophy. Refers to Shakespeare Lodge which was opened by Mike Moore in 1984 and boating compound developed 1986. Comments on the impact of the policy of encouraging involvement of women and allowing women to stay in hostels. Describes the Auckland YMCA's Cardiac Recovery Programme and involvement in sports medicine. Refers to Dr Laurie Reynolds. Outlines the various programmes initiated by the Auckland YMCA, the Marathon Club which began in 1977, RYDUM and the Optimists Club. Refers to Boystown which is now known as Youthtown. Talks about North Shore breakaway from Auckland (1959) and the financial strife of Hamilton YMCA. Describes the approach and impact of Peter Darracott on YMCA. Discusses problems of National Council and autonomy of YMCA. Feels the movement needs to regionalise into three areas in New Zealand giving a more co-operative approach. Refers to involvement with unemployment programmes. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Nicholas Boyack Venue - Board Room of the Auckland YMCA Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006429-006430 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1503.
Interview with Bill Treadwell
Date: Nov 2002
From: Wellington Rugby Football Union oral history project
By: Treadwell, William James, 1928-2012
Reference: OHInt-0757-08
Description: Interview with Bill (William James) Treadwell, born 1928. Refers to playing rugby at Wanganui Collegiate and club rugby in Wellington for University against Ron Jarden. Talks about his work on the medical panel at Athletic Park and working with Les Hall. Discusses changes in rugby players' attitudes from the 1960s to the present day. Mentions the end of Athletic Park and the medical panel, and the pride in the amateur ethos in the panel. Refers to contemplating life as a professional rugby doctor, continued involvement with rugby, and being made a life member of the Wellington Rugby Union. Refers to touring India with the 1965 New Zealand cricket team, and commentating on domestic cricket on radio from the Basin Reserve. Interviewer(s) - Kevin Sinnott Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHCD-0146 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 compact disc(s). 1 Electronic document(s). 1 interview(s). 34 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5004, OHDL-001373. Search dates: 2002
File - Sports medicine
Date: 1973-1981
From: Porritt, Arthur Espie (Sir), 1900-1994 : Papers and recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-9619-120
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :"Since Hal got that job as medic for the World Cup his practice...
Date: 2011
From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons
By: New Zealand doctor (Periodical)
Reference: DCDL-0021322
Description: Dr Dolly complains that Dr Hal's practice manner has suffered since he got the job as medic for the World Cup. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :"It's Hal!"..." What's he doing on the pitch?"... 14 September ...
Date: 2011
From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons
By: New Zealand doctor (Periodical)
Reference: DCDL-0018869
Description: Dr Hal is on duty at one of the Rugby World Cup games. He rushes onto the field to advise the injured player that he 'should stand deeper and work the blind more' The player asks him to 'just sort the ankle.' Context: The Rugby World Cup began on the 9th September. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Yeah! He's fit!" 28 January, 2004
Date: 2005
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0004815
Description: Shows a rugby player on crutches with his foot in bandages and holding a rugby ball in his mouth. From the sidelines someone says "Yeah! He's fit!". Refers to the reported pressure on sports doctors to return injured players back on to the field early. Published in The Press, 28 January 2005 Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.