Air forces

Date: 1941

By: Pickett, James William George, 1909-1941

Reference: PAColl-1361

Description: Further information regarding provenance of the photographs included in letters held in Manuscripts and Archive Section. James William George Pickett served as a sergeant in the New Zealand Artillery. In March 1941 he landed in Greece and on 25 May 1941 he was killed in action during the battle for Crete. Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s) in one envelope.

Date: 1944-1945

By: New Zealand. Royal New Zealand Air Force; Evatt, Gerald Sinclair, 1906-1981

Reference: PAColl-0338

Description: Photographs of the Japaneses capitulation in South East Asia and the Pacific, particularly Bougainville in Papua New Guinea. They include a number of photographs of Japanese prisoners of war being marched to camps; the signing of surrender documents by Australian officers; painting Japan Surrenders on the underside of RAAF plane wings to inform Japanese forces; the announcement of the Japanese surrender by Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten in Singapore; the Duke of Gloucester, Governor General of Australia, visiting troops; a Japanese tank on fire; and earlier photographs of Allied forces on Bougainville in 1944. The photographs are nearly all official Royal New Zealand Air Force and are captioned on the reverse. Also included with the collection is a copy of New Zealand Freemason frm May 1977 which includes a photograph of the NZEF Masonic Association meeting in 1918 in France.. Quantity: 40 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1944-1945]

From: Bliss, Charles Henry (Dr), 1909-1997 : Papers relating to his life and work

Reference: MS-Papers-5683-03

Description: Comprises preliminary notes, foreword and a descriptions of stages of the route from Britain to Calcutta and Ceylon. Each leg is described with background information re various centres, eg Malta, Luqa, Valetta, Cairo, including time, site of airfield, accommodation and facilities Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1997, 2000, 2001

By: Hay, James Rudd, 1924-2000

Reference: MS-Group-1224

Description: `World War II airforce interlude' contains an account of Hay's experiences training as a pilot in New Zealand and on active service with the RNZAF in the Pacific. Curriculum vitae added to folder in Jun 2001. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - This is a lightly revised and retitled version of `World War Two airforce interlude' located at MSX-4862 Accompanying material - Curriculum vitae for Hay At the age of 18 in 1943 Hay applied to train as a pilot with the RNZAF. He undertook his training at various bases in New Zealand, including Woodbourne, Ohakea, Ardmore and Harewood. He served as a fighter pilot based in the Solomon Islands and Papau New Guinea flying Corsairs against Japanese positions in the vicinity of Rabaul, New Britain and undertaking defensive patrols over Bougainville. He had completed three tours of duty when the war against Japan ended, shortly before his 21st birthday in 1945. Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) and photographs

Date: 1930s-1945

By: Capewell, Edward Hugo, -1943; Hendry, Kenneth Arthur, 1915-1996

Reference: PAColl-5645

Description: Family photographs and views of Fiji, Canada and the Middle East during World War 1939-1945. The photographs of Canada are negatives, and all relate to the RAF Commonwealth air training programme. There are views of Halifax and the ANZAC Club there. Others are of Montreal and New York. There are photographs of soldiers, planes and countryside taken from the air. Then it's off to Britain, views of London, English countryside and active service. One sequence of negatives records a trip to the Middle East. The Fijian photographs are prints taken by a member of the 30th Battalion, that part of the New Zealand army in Fiji sent directly to Lautoka on the west coast of Viti Levu, and stationed at the Namaka Camp, about 17 miles inland from Lautoka. There are views of Namaka Camp, of camp life, of recreations, work, manoeuvres, and the effects of the hurricane that hit Fiji on the 20th Feb, 1941. There are also views of a camp at a place called Comboni (pronounced "thomboni") which is a coastal tourist spot and beach on the western end of the northern coast of Viti Levu towards the Ba River mouth. There is one photograph of a military camp made up of tents at Momi Bay on the west coast of Viti Levu, south of Lautoka. There are views of Suva and an ANZAC Day parade there as well as images of Fijians, villages, Fijian buildings and the country side in general. After his tour of duty in Fiji the creator of this collection was sent to the Middle East. The family photographs date from the 1930s. The largest group of these are records of the New Zealand contingent at the Australian Boy Scout Jamboree held at Frankston, Melbourne, from 27 December 1934 to 13 January 1935. The New Zealand contingent constructed a "Maori Pa" and dressed up in Maori costume. There are 18 prints of this feature of the New Zealand contribution to the jamboree. Arrangement: Negatives at 35 mm 22145 to 22228, and 1/4-81170-F to 1/4-81202-F This collection comes from two different sources. The negatives of Canada are associated with the name of Sergeant E H Capewell (also apparently known as \"Stormy Capewell\"). Those of the New Zealand army in Fiji and the rest of the photographic prints in the collection belonged to Private K A Hendry who came from Dannevirk before the war, and left Trentham camp for Fiji as a member of a field ambulance team. There is also an envelope dated 1943 addressed to him at the General NZ Hospital, 2nd N Z E F, Middle East Forces. During the Second World War New Zealand was responsable for raising forces and organising the defense of Fiji against possible Japanese attack. Brigadier W H Cunningham was put in command and the 8 Infantry Brigade Group was organsed for the operation. The defense strategy centred on the island of Viti Levu. Of the two areas designated as critical one centred on Suva and it's hinterland, and the other in the west centred on Lautoka. In late 1940 the 8 Infantry Brigade Group was transported to Fiji on the Rangitira escorted by the Monowai. It took three trips to effect this and the first troops landed in Fiji on 1 November 1940. The 30th Battalion was that section of the 8 Infantry Brigade Group sent directly to Lautoka on the West coast of Viti Levu. It's main base was Namaka camp inland From Lautoka and linked to the coast by the Colonial Sugar Company's railway. Another camp at Momi Bay, south of Lautoka guarded the Navula passage through the reef off Momi. There was also a temporary camp at a resort beach called Comboni, north of Lautoka. The rest of the 8 Infantry Brigade Group went to Suva which was also the location of the command headquarters. During the organisation of the 8 Infantry Brigade Group troops were assembled at the military camps at Ngaruawahia, Te Rapa, and Trentham. Those at Trentham were support services -- the 7 Field Ambulance, and details such as Pay, Records, Ordnance, Provost and Signals. Private K A Hendry was part of the Trentham operations and evidence suggests that he was a member of the 7 Field Ambulance. The Australian Boy Scout Jamboree held at Frankston, Melbourne, was the first international scouting event held outside the United Kingdom. Over 12,000 scouts from 23 countries attended, and it was the only scouting event held in Australia attended by Lord Robert Baden-Powell (who with his wife, features in two of the prints relating to this event). Quantity: 409 b&w original photographic print(s). 112 b&w original negative(s) Of these 84 are 35mm negative strips comprising 306 images.. Provenance: Purchased from general auction. Name "Sgt Capewell E H" inscribed in front of negative album. Name "Capewell, 198 Main Road, Plimmerton" inscribed in accompanying first aid manual. Transfers: To Other - To Acquisitions 1 copy of "First Aid" transferred 23 March 1998..

Date: 1941

From: Boaden, Frank Bruce, 1918-1942 : Papers relating to service in Bomber Command during World War Two

Reference: MS-Papers-5245-2

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1939-1945

By: Hyde, Galbraith Mickle Bullen, 1922-1994

Reference: MS-Papers-5290

Description: This is the personal account of Galbraith Hyde who joined the air force in New Zealand in 1939, aged 17, and after training in England began operations over Europe. In 1942 his plane was shot down over France and he became a prisoner of the Germans. During imprisonment he tried to escape, survived the Long March and narrowly escaped a sentence to Buchenwald. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume, 105 p). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr Timothy Hyde, Hazelbrook, NSW, 1995 who has included an outline of his project, plus additional information relating to his father

Date: 1945, 1952

By: Nolan, Maxwell Anthony, 1923-2003

Reference: PAColl-2168

Description: Sunderland flying boat crew, 490 (NZ) Squadron, RAF at Jui, Sierra Leone in 1945; 1 Bn Fiji Infantry Regiment, Malayan Emergency, 1952. Arrangement: negatives at 1/4-72553-F and 1/4-72554-F; copy negatives at 1/2-111676-F to 1/2-111678-F Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original negative(s). 3 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: [ca 1874]-1967, n d

By: Quartermain family; Rego, Marion, active 1975-1997

Reference: MS-Group-0176

Description: Papers of Leslie Quartermain include correspondence with Ian McGregor while on service as an RAF trainee pilot in Canada, 1941; correspondence to his family and speeches relating to his own experiences with the 13 Field Ambulance during WWI; correspondence with Clarence Hare on the 1902-1904 British Antarctic Expedition; papers relating to his teaching of English at Wellington College and Christchurch Boys' High School; street plans of Wellington; a scrapbook compiled by his father, George Quartermain, containing poetry and other newspaper clippings on a wide range of subjects, dated ca 1881-1935. Source of title - supplied title Accompanying material - Photograph of C H Hare. Negative transferred to Photograph Archives The Quartermain family came from Hororata, North Canterbury. Leslie Quartermain served with 13 Field Ambulance in World War I and was a noted writer on Antarctic exploration, as well as being a school teacher, and a worker for Presbyterian Bible Class Union. Quantity: 44 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.40 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available for folders with the prefix MS-Papers-1807-.. Provenance: Donor is daughter and granddaughter of Leslie and George Quartermain

Date: 1940 - 1945

By: Bowden, Beverley, active 1994

Reference: PAColl-3704

Description: Voyage to NZ on Rangitane Dec 1939 - Jan 29 1940, RNZAF at Hobsonville, Rongotai, Bougainville. Quantity: 23 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (ie photocopies made from album deposited on loan for copying).

Date: 1997

By: Hay, James Rudd, 1924-2000

Reference: MSX-4862

Description: `World War II airforce interlude' contains an account of Hay's experiences training as a pilot in New Zealand and on active service with the RNZAF in the Pacific Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - A lightly revised version of this typescript retitled `Days of our youth - an airforce story' is located at MS-Papers-7074 At the age of 18 in 1943 Hay applied to train as a pilot with the RNZAF. He undertook his training at various bases in New Zealand, including Woodbourne, Ohakea, Ardmore and Harewood. He served as a fighter pilot based in the Solomon Islands and Papau New Guinea flying Corsairs against Japanese positions in the vicinity of Rabaul, New Britain and undertaking defensive patrols over Bougainville. He had completed three tours of duty when the war against Japan ended, shortly before his 21st birthday in 1945. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Includes photograph of Hay with Frank Holmes in 1945

Date: 18-03-1994 - 25-03-1994 - 21-04-1994

From: The Men in Our Lives oral history project

By: Souter, John Pearson, 1927-2000

Reference: OHInt-0406-09

Description: John was born and raised in Wanganui. Outlines his family background - father was a great footballer who founded the Marist Rugby Football Club and was made a life member of the Kaerau Football Club. Was also a keen boxer, ran a gym and taught boxing at Wanganui Collegiate. Became a partner with George Tuffin, in a motor business on the corner of Campbell and Guyton Streets. After a disastrous fire, father started a taxi business. John describes his years at the Wanganui Technical College. Refers to principal, Ikey Newton. Recalls the greatest event of school days being the Bulls Bank Robbery. Mentions the 1940 flood. Refers to Mark Lampe of Tesla Studios who took photographs of the flood which included father's 1937 Nash Lafayette. John worked for the Education Board for 11 years before leaving to enter the photographic business. Refers to A S Photos, a shop owned by Dave Nicholson. He gives a detailed description of the Jaycees and his involvement as President. Mentions the fire which burned down the Four Seasons Theatre and refers to one of the actresses, Millie Kerfoot. Recalls the first jet to arrive in New Zealand, `Glastia Meteor Jet' and which flew over Wanganui. Projects mentioned include; Castlecliff Beach Project; The 1955 Industrial Fair; The Golden Arrow Scenic Drive Route (a project in 1957); The Lime Drive Fundraiser and Kowhai Park. John was involved in: St Lawn Tennis Clubs; Wanganui Deerstalkers Association (1947-1960); Junior Chamber of Commerce (1960); Chamber of Commerce (1980) - President; Hospitality Wanganui (1967-1987); New Zealand Council of Professional Photographers Association (1962-1966); Wanganui Small Business Group (1980-1992); Government appointed Councillor for Regional Access Council (1986-1991); Chairman of Marist Home and School Association (1984-1990) and Councillor of Wanganui District Council (1987-1990). During World War II, John's brother, Alan became a flight sergeant wireless airgunner and flew Liberators. He was missing believed killed. John was a warrant officer in charge of Number Four Squadron Air Training Corps. Accompanying material - Articles by and about John - `My thoughts on Parks and Reserves' (14-02-1994), `My thoughts on Kowhai Park (14.02-1994), Wanganui Midweek article, `John and Kowhai Park' (27.04-1994), `Four decades of beach development' by John for Wanganui Midweek (1944) and `Where to for Duncan Pavilion?' Wanganui Midweek, 1994 Abstracted by - Susan Hawes Interviewer(s) - Susan Hawes Recorded by - Susan Hawes Venue - 19A Victoria Avenue Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006768-006771 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1533 and OHA-1533a (Additional material). Search dates: 1994

Date: 13 July 1987 - 13 Jul 1987

From: NZOHA AMP Society Ltd Oral History Project

By: Foote, Eric Francis, 1924-1992

Reference: OHInt-0150/2

Description: Eric Francis Foote born Marton. Outlines family background - father, Edward John Foote, a railwayman. Describes: father's work and routines during the Depression (1930s) and railway bookstore which stepmother had licence; childhood at Cross Creek and community, discipline, sport, religion, contact with Maori and schooling. Talks about relationship with stepmother. Gives summary of career starting as office boy with AMP, aged 15 years and retiring 48 years later, with a break during World War II (1942-1945). Describes working conditions and gives public perception of insurance industry. Mentions AMP Society's main competition; Government Life, National Mutual, T & G (Temperance and General Insurance), CML (Colonial Mutual Life Insurance) and Norwich Union. Recalls joining Air Force in 1942 and serving as Squadron Clerk in Pacific with 3rd and 4th Bomber Squadrons and `wild celebrations' over Japanese surrender. Backgrounds move to AMP Wellington. Discusses AMP entrance into Fire Insurance Business (1958); attitudes towards insurance; AIDS (Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and consequences and difficulties for life insurance industry; Trade Unions with reference to AMP Staff Union. Mentions: Athol Egbert Carrington (District Manager, Palmerston North), Bob Irwin, Ray Carlton, Cowper Lashlife, Dulcie Mills (first woman to become senior clerk), Walter Travers Ikin (General Manager for New Zealand), Max Hill, Mr Berryman, Mr Alison Stewart, "Toby" O'Brien, Eric Whibley, Charlie Anderson, Thora Curtis, Harry Brass, and Ces Blazey. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Susan Fowke Venue - 22 Trafalgar Street, Lower Hutt Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001669-001671 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0260. 1 photograph of Eric Foote

Date: 11 May 1984

From: NZOHA Customs Department Oral History Project Part II

By: Marshall, George James Stewart Ogilvie Latter, 1924-2005

Reference: OHInt-0101/11

Description: George James Stewart Ogilvie Marshall (known in Public Service as Stewart George Marshall) born Blenheim 1924. Outlines family background - parents came to New Zealand from Scotland in 1923. Father was a cooper. Recalls the hard times of the Depression. Recalls joining Customs as a cadet in 1941, commencing at Christchurch Port. Describes first job and refers to colleagues, Greg Donohue and Leo Fahey. Mentions ship rummaging; clothing and office routine. Remembers World War II, joining Air Force 1943 and recalls the wonderful feeling of flying Tiger Moths. Refers to USO (United Services Organisation). Recalls return to Christchurch 1946 and Public Service Scheme for one year's leave without pay for returned servicemen who wanted to try occupations other than their pre-war work. Refers to Import Licensing; change to Dunedin Customs (1949) and Dunedin personalities, Terry Angus and Frank Haig. Moved to Wellington 1950 and describes GBRR Cafeteria (Government Building Refreshment Rooms Society). Refers to Mrs Tresdale (Tressy) and Mrs Todd Carpenter (Todd). Describes Eric Hambleton (Ham) and recalls `journeyman - apprentice'. Wellington Wharf Office personalities mentioned include, Norman Porritt and Cuth Dukes. Discusses the Waterside Strike (1951) and covered wagons filled with troops going to work on wharves. Talks about Sales tax avoidance. Ships mentioned include: `Monowai', `Wanganella', `Dominion Monarch', `Southern Cross', `Northern Star', `Monterry', `Mariposa', `Rangitata', `Rangitiki' and `Ceramic'. Discusses period with Public Service Commission and return as O & M (Organisation and methods) Officer to Customs (1961). Refers to establishment of Customs Office in Japan in 1969. Mentions Customs Co-Operation Council, GATT and OECD. Refers to division of Revenue into tariff classification and Sales tax. Gives views on Travel tax. Recalls being Director, Planning and Research Division (1977), Director, Data Processing Division (1979) and retirement 1983. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-000508B, 000509, 000510 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0097. 4 b&w photographs: (i) Stewart George Marshall (foreground) at Council Meeting of Customs Co-operation Council, Vienna 1971; (ii) Stewart George Marshall (1920's); (iii) Customs Cricket Team, 1949-1950 - Winner of the D Grade Mercantile League, Wellington 7.4. 1950 - Back row: L-R Umpire, Barney Leydon, Stewart Marshall, Bob Howell, Cliff Myers, Keith Paulin, Harry Hamer, Russ Richards - Front row: L-R Mick Howley, Bruce Jackson, Gordon Currie, Doug Earle, Ken Rushbridge; L-R Mike Howley, Stewart Marshall ca 1951. Search dates: 1924 - 1984

Date: 7 March 1995 - 07 Mar 1995

From: Auckland Employers Association oral history project

By: Christie, John Bryan, 1924-

Reference: OHInt-0098-02

Description: John Christie was born in Wellington on 29 June 1924. Outlines his family background, sporting achievements at school and representation of Auckland University at athletics. Describes time in the Air Force learning to fly, training pilots and flying in England and Canada. Talks about opening the Atomic Radio shop and forming a partnership with Dean Eyre, a Cabinet Minister, in importing home appliances. Gives details about getting import licences for the Vespa motor scooter and for the Hoover vacuum cleaner. Describes the origins of the Television Installation and Servicing Company (TISCO), its concept of servie contracts and overall philosophy. Notes that between 1960 and 1984 TISCO opened 32 branches and had a virtual monopoly. Talks about his enthusiasm for training and new technology and involvement in developing training courses at Open Polytechnic and other institutions. Mentions being a member of the React council set up to assist the unemployed to get work skills. Talks about being the President of the Auckland Employers Association and award negotiator for the electrical and electronic industry. Discusses in detail strike action and negotiations in the 1980s as a result of the dislocation of the economy by deregulation. Talks about huge wage increases in the 1980s at the end of Muldoon's wage freeze. Notes that the deregulation of the economy without labour market changes meant that goods were not competitive overseas. Talks about Peter Carroll of the Employers Federation, Tony Neary, Ken Douglas, David Caygill and Roger Douglas. Comments on the Employment Contracts Act. Venue - Auckland : 1995 Interviewer(s) - David Young Venue - Auckland Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.05 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1394. Search dates: 1924 - 1995

Date: 9 June 1994 - 09 Jun 1994

From: Roy McKenzie Foundation Oral History Project

By: Watson, John Elliott, 1924-2007

Reference: OHInt-0147/4

Description: John Elliott Watson born Wellington 1924. Gives origin of name with reference to Sir James Elliott, a Wellington doctor. Outlines family background. Recalls: childhood, home being burned down and how it affected family - no fire brigade; education, had outstanding teachers; depression during 1930s; politics, attended first Social Credit meeting in 1935 with step-father, John Jack. Mentions teaching alongside Dan Hopkinson, an outstanding rugby player against Springboks in 1937. Recalls outbreak of World War II and joining Home Guard at the age of 16 and in 1942 joining the Army and being sent to Wanganui Racecourse for a short period. Joined Air Force and went with 14th Fighter Air Squadron to Japan and talks about involvement with Education officers of American Military Supreme Command in Yamugucchi Prefecture. Reference to Kyushu University. Describes warmth of Japanese schools. Recalls receiving Rotary Scholarship to North Carolina in 1950. Spent 30 years with the New Zealand Council for Educational Research, being director 1968-1984. Mentions meeting with Roy McKenzie in 1959. Reference to OTIS Tests for intellectual ability; restructuring NZCER; Sir George Curry; Carnegie input of NZCER. Compares Roy McKenzie's father to Andrew Carnegie, Dumfirmline in the 1880s. Talks about Roy McKenzie's internship at Marks and Spencers (UK). Mentions publication, `The Manner of giving'. Describes Capital Discovery Place. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 66 Aurora Terrace, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-005938-005941 Quantity: 4 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1307.

Date: 14 March 1992

From: Dinsdale Community Oral History Project, Part II.

By: Bary, Ian Leslie, 1914-1996

Reference: OHInt-0090/4

Description: Ian Leslie Bary born Hamilton, 1914 and in 1920 family moved from Tuhikaramea to Dinsdale. Outlines family background - father born Renwickton 1907 - ran general store with brother in Wairau Valley before farming. Describes family home built by Ernie Lentfer and Alf Connolly and domestic facilities. Recalls: schooling; leaving school and working on farm with father; Cecil Wright (milkman) and processing of milk; family car - 1916 Buick; Trading Post; shopping; Public Transport with reference to service run by Archie Robertson and AARD Services. Talks about World War II service with Airforce; attached to 1GR Squadron, Whenuapai general reconnaissance - Lochead (Lockheed?) Hudson aircraft; going to Fiji after Pearl Harbour; Coral Sea Battle; Guadalcanal; Solomons campaign; joining 41 Squadron with reference to Johnny Walker and being awarded DFC. Describes being stranded in the United States at end of war, eventually returning to New Zealand with blind eye and ear damage so returned to farming. Discusses changes in Dinsdale after the war. Venue - Hamilton : 1992 Interviewer(s) - Vicki Jones Venue - 48 Tutauanui Cres, Maungatapu Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006011-006012 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1336. Search dates: 1992

Date: 10 February 1992

From: Dinsdale Community Oral History Project, Part II.

By: Borland, George Herbert, 1918-2005

Reference: OHInt-0090/3

Description: George Borland born Wellington. Recalls father's involvement with Railways as a worker and being transferred to Wellington, Waipukurau and Hamilton; earthquake in Hawkes Bay; work experience at Hieatts Grocery shop and night school at Hamilton Technical College; joining Railways 1936; World War II experience in the Airforce, training in Canada; marriage and return to Hamilton when discharged. Gives early recollections of Dinsdale and describes the effect of the war on the area. Describes the business of Mr Hieatt - mostly country trade. Mentions staff: Mr Hieatt, Mr and Mrs Kelly, Mr Hamilton and self. Gives reasons for joining Railways and explains how Railway people provided sports for families, community building bowling club, tennis pavilion, croquet, cricket and football shed. Explains that 85% of children at Frankton School were children of railway workers. Mentions Mr Cliffe (headmaster). Talks about Mormon Temple and the first President. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Hamilton Interviewer(s) - Vicki Jones Venue - Hamilton City Council Buildings Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006009-006010 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1335. Search dates: 1992

Date: 9 Mar 1995 - 09 Mar 1995

From: Auckland Employers Association oral history project

By: Wilks, Richard Leonard Floyd, 1924-

Reference: OHInt-0098-05

Description: Dick Wilks was born in Auckland on 26 January 1924. Gives details of his family background particularly of his father, who fought in Gallipoli, then returned and joined the police force. Talks about some of his postings including National Park and Rangipo. Describes the effects of this on his education and schools he attended. Talks about his father being a mounted policeman during the Depression riots. Describes the family's musical tradition. Explains his religious faith and how it affects his attitude to management. Describes his involvement in the war from 1942 to 1946. Recalls learning to fly in Tiger Moths and being sent to Bougainville. Describes bringing back the remnants of the 25 Squadron after the war. Talks about training to become an accountant and working with the Auckland Harbour Bridge Authority from 1951 to 1965. Describes the composition of the Board of which he was the Secretary-Treasurer. Gives details about the Bridge, its documents and design and the 1951 report. Recalls industrial action and the Auckland Employers Association being called in. Mentions Sir John Allen, Chair of the Auckland Harbour Bridge Authority Board and his role. Describes Bridge politics and comments on Nash and Holyoake. Describes the opening of the Bridge in 1963 [really 1959]. Talks about working for Seabrook Fowlds which became New Zealand Motorcorp. Describes becoming General Manager and then working with Nissan as General Manager. Explains how Nissan operates and achieves no strikes. Talks about one union, one salary scale and EEO. Comments that other firms have imitated the Nissan way. Describes being the Chairman of the Auckland Employers Federation and the President of the Auckland Employers Assoociation. Gives details about the Presidency. Talks about his interest in industrial relations. Comments on the 1987 Labour Relations Act and politicians involved including Stan Rodger, Helen Clark, Roger Douglas and David Caygill. Talks about cultural change among employers. Gives details about his family. Venue - Auckland : 1995 Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006175; OHC-006176; OHC-006177 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1391. Search dates: 1924 - 1995

Date: 26 October 1991 - 26 Oct 1991

From: Labour Movement Oral History Project

By: Hond, Jeffrey Donald, 1925-1999

Reference: OHInt-0056/02

Description: Jeffrey Donald Hond born Leytonstone, Essex, England. Gives details of: early life; educational background and RAF experience, with reference to Benson Reconnaisance Headquarters when dams breached, also training in South Africa, Rhodesia and Portuguese East Africa. Comments on high proportion of Irish in RAF. Emigrated to New Zealand 1950. Recalls arrival and joining Labour Party Branch at Renwickton, Blenheim. Mentions Fred and Olive Burnell. Comments on influence of Scots and Irish in the Labour Party. Talks about involvement with Renwick Labour Party. Backgrounds leaving RNZAF and joining Aerospace Industries and Labour Party in Hamilton. Comments on re-organisation of local Labour Party and rebuilding in the party. Reference to: Bob and Betty Reece; Joan and Bob Smith; Dorothy Jelicich (MP for Hamilton West); Dr Anthony Rogers (MP Hamilton East); Bill Dillon MP and Annette King (Secretary of Hamilton East Branch); Charlie Bennett; Colin Moyle; Arthur Faulkner and Ron Bailey. Comments on Rogernomics and Labour Government (1984-1990). Other topics discussed include: Waikato Party Headquarters; Regional Representative on Labour Party Council; Labour Party (1976-82) and Labour Party 1982 New Plymouth; Maori seats in Parliament with reference to Winston Peters; 1984 Election; Communism; Socialist Unity Party; First Labour Government - comments on tragedy of John A Lee with reference to Paddy Webb, Norman Douglas and Tom Anderton. Venue - New Plymouth Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton Venue - New Plymouth Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004239-OHC-004240; OHLC-001702-001703 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0900.