Accountants - New Zealand - Auckland Region

Date: 12 Jun 1991

From: Quaker Oral History Project

By: Gill, Hilda, 1911-1994

Reference: OHInt-0427-04

Description: Hilda Gill talks about her own life and that of her father, Egerton Gill a public accountant in Auckland and Pacifist. Interviewer(s) - Katherine Knight Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007394 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) (abstract). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1863, OHDL-000821. Search dates: 1911 - 1991

Date: 3 Jul 1991 - 03 Jul 1991

From: Quaker Oral History Project

By: Gill, Hilda, 1911-1994; Jackson, Athol Fletcher, 1906-2001; West, Margaret Alice, 1914-2002

Reference: OHInt-0427-05

Description: Hilda Gill, Margaret West and Athol Jackson talk about Egerton Gill, an active member of the Religious Society of Friends. Hilda recalls that her father, Egerton Gill was born Derbyshire, England and came to New Zealand in 1907. Was a public accountant with Ernest Wright in Auckland. Recalls that he refused the first military command and was imprisoned for one year hard labour. Mentions that when Gill's party arrived in New Zealand in 1907 they were welcomed by Alfred Gregory. Margaret West describes Egerton's office in lower Queen Street, Auckland as a centre of Quaker activity and talks about his efforts for peace, his involvement with NZ Freedom League and his work on the School Committee. Refers to Minutes of meeting of 16th January 1938, a few weeks after Egerton's death, which mention highlights of his life in New Zealand. Athol Jackson refers to Egerton as a guiding light and recalls his hospitality to young Friends in his home. Mentions his influence on Peace Movement in Auckland. Interviewer(s) - Katherine Knight Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007395 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) (abstract). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1864, OHDL-000822. Search dates: 1907 - 1937

Date: 16, 19 Dec 1997 - 16 Dec 1997 - 19 Dec 1997

From: Birkenhead Transport oral history project

By: Inwards, Charles Robert, 1951-

Reference: OHInt-0436-05

Description: Charles Robert Inwards born Birkenhead, Auckland. Recalls earliest memories of BTL buses owned by family. Mentions Howick Bus company owned by the Cherry family. Talks about the demise of private bus companies and Auckland Regional Authority. Recalls working for Winstones for eight years. Refers to Kenneth Winstone and Mr Alan. Joined BTL as office manager in 1976 when grandfather, Charles Winchester Inwards, was still involved. Topics discussed include: ticketing systems; bus fleet - M A N buses, Volvos, Hinos, Isuzus, Bedfords and Toyotas; charter work; contracts with Ministry of Education, Defence Department and Kauri Point; passenger services; area franchising; patronage; rosters; wages; introduction of computers; personal involvement in bus industry, with reference to Auckland Omnibus Proprietors' Association. Recalls prosecution by Land and Transport Safety Association, with reference to Auckland Airport Open Day and refusal of overtime exemption. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Ian Robertson Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007755-007756; OHLC-003860-003861 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2049. Search dates: 1951 - 1997

Date: 1939-1945

By: New Zealand Newspapers Ltd

Reference: PAColl-D-0396

Description: 111 portraits of NZ Newspapers Ltd (Auckland) accountancy staff who served overseas during World War II. Inscriptions: Backing board recto - above image - Title Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s) mounted on card.

Date: November 1960

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP-NZ Obits-Muldoon-006

Description: Portrait of Robert Muldoon, National Party candidate for Tamaki. Photographed by an unknown photographer in November 1960. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16 x 10.3 cm