Pioneer life - New Zealand - Bay of Plenty Region
Galbraith, John W Cameron b 1860 : Letters
Date: 1880-1881
By: Galbraith, John W Cameron, 1860-
Reference: qMS-0819
Description: Letters to his family in Glasgow, describing living conditions, climate, development of the district, cost of living and the establishment of the Pioneer Store at Te Puke Source of title - Supplied Galbraith settled in the Tauranga/Te Puke district Quantity: 1 volume(s) (15 letters). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon) (34 cm, blue pamphlet case)
Crosswell family : Papers
Date: [ca 1970s]
By: Crosswell family
Reference: MS-Papers-10072
Description: An article from `The New Zealand Railways Magazine', 1 Oct 1937 entitled `The Surprise of Opepe Camp, Trooper Crosswell's wonderful escape across the Kaingaro Plain' by James Cowan. Mary Ann Ensor's story of her life entitled `My childhood in New Zealand' and `Pioneering story'. Recounts her childhood in the Gisborne area, and married life in the Opotiki District and disappearance of her husband, George Crosswell (Jnr) while out pig hunting in 1909. L Stott's history of the Waipu settlers Accompanying material - Letter from M Choat describing the mss and providing biographical notes Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter
Interview with Alfred (Doug) Dibley
Date: 28 Mar 1983
From: Interviews about Rotorua by Don Stafford
By: Dibley, Alfred Douglas, 1896-1997
Reference: OHInt-0470/09
Description: Alfred (Doug) Dibley was born in June 1896. Discusses the land and early Pakeha settlers in the Ngongotaha area near the Mamaku Plateau. Talks about the Karl brothers, Charlie, Jack and Vincent, who came to the area in 1887. Describes how they were descendants of the original Puhoi settlers. Mentions that he married Susannah Karl and Charlie Karl was his father in law. Describes how the land was bought leasehold. Recalls going to World War I and fighting at Gallipoli, Palestine and France where he also contracted spinal meningitis. Describes being on a rehabilitation farm until 1928 when he moved to Oturoa Road. Comments that this was part of the Okoheriki or Patetere blocks. Talks about needing a bore for water. Recalls Stan, Percy and Charlie Robinson. Interviewer(s) - Don Stafford Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2857.
Interview with Charlie Merriman
Date: 21 Mar 1993
From: Merivale-Tauranga Oral History Project
By: Merriman, Charlie, active 1940-1995
Reference: OHInt-0329-07
Description: Backgrounds family history in area as farmers, receiving portion of family section, his early schooling and chores. Mentions Bert Duncan. Describes aspects of early Merivale: fishing in Waimapu Estuary; the tobacco mill; milk delivery and factory; the Penguin Diving Club; Yatton Park saw mill; church activities. Recounts building of Merivale church on former Maori war trench site. Discusses naming of Merivale, and the Merriman family in pioneer times. Interviewer(s) - Merewahia Rogers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012818 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) transcript and map. 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4428.
Interview with Neil Compton
Date: 29 Nov 1994
From: Merivale-Tauranga Oral History Project
By: Compton, Neil, active 1953-1994
Reference: OHInt-0329-02
Description: Discusses early ancestors including Maori interpreter 1860's, history of Tauranga region, early farming practices and childhood in district. Mentions early Merivale families Sylvester, Simon, Feilding and Stewart. Talks about industrial development, mentioning Fraser Street extension, Lloyd Street and Courtney Road. Recounts memories of Merivale in 1953 including: Merivale School; school and leisure trips to Waimapu Estuary; neighbourhood stability; fellow students. Mentions sister Julie at official opening of Merivale School in 1957. Interviewer(s) - Merewahia Rogers Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012813 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) transcript and map. 30 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4423.
Gilmore family : Letters home from John Gilmore and his family in St Andrews and Tauranga
Date: 1829-1903
By: Gilmore family
Reference: qMS-0840
Description: The letters describe life in Tauranga; one, written by John Gilmore in 1876 describes a voyage to New Zealand Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Typescripts of letters at MS-Papers-1553 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (22 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) (32 cm, blue linen tie case)