Mexted family

Date: [ca 1991]

By: Mexted family

Reference: MS-Papers-4459

Description: Contains articles by members of the Mexted family on their forebears giving family details and describing aspects of the families early life in New Zealand Source of title - supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (7 pieces). Physical Description: Typescripts (some photocopies) Provenance: The articles were written for a Mexted family reunion held in Rotorua on 7-8 Sept 1991. They were then used by Julia Millen to update the published Mexted family tree and history.

Date: 29 Oct 2001

From: Tawa women oral history project

By: Balneaves, Margaret, 1922-

Reference: OHInt-0596/02

Description: Margaret Balneaves (nee Dagger) born Dunedin 1922 and lived there until her marriage in 1945. Outlines family background - father, Robert Dagger served with Otago Regiment at Gallipoli - mother, Rebecca McIntosh, came to New Zealand as a war bride in 1919. Recalls primary and secondary schools at Dunedin, clothing during Depression, Proficiency certificate and employment with firm of J and A P Scott. Describes meeting future husband, Andrew Balneaves, who served in Egypt with Light Division and taken prisoner of war by Germans in 1941. Recalls accommodation problems after marriage and husband's transfer to Wellington. Refers to Rev Lloyd Geering, whose wife, Nancy, had died, and his offer of the use of Wellington Manse. Recalls looking after Johnny Geering aged 5 and Judy Geering aged 3 in the manse for 18 months. Describes move to house in Tawa where they have lived for the past 50 years. Gives description of life in Tawa and mentions neighbours; Norma and Hec Leckie; Pauline and Keith Parker; Mr and Mrs Hazel Wood; George and Mary Boderick; Francis and Ray Boderick; Olga and Ted Harrington. Recalls first shop, a dairy / grocery run by Mrs Grether, Post office run by Mrs Hilton, butcher shop owned by Mr Council and bakery run by Mrs Hoare (nee Mexted). Discusses the Mexted family and their contribution to Tawa life with reference to Graham Mexted who played in 1951 All Blacks and his son, Murray also an All Black. Interviewer(s) - Barbara Adams Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009350-009351 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.50 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3021.

Date: 28 Jun 2001

From: Tawa women oral history project

By: Clare, Mavis Winifred, 1923-

Reference: OHInt-0596/03

Description: Mavis Winifred Clare (nee Topham) born Takapau, Hawkes Bay 1923 where she lived for 2 years before moving to Auckland and to Tawa in 1927. Describes first house in Tawa; pets and animals; preserving eggs; making own soap and domestic facilities. Recalls father working as traveller for John Raine Ltd, a china importing firm owned by mother's family. Talks about Tawa stream which used to flood. Describes involvement with Methodist Church Tawa and refers to Sunday School and picnics etc. Lists shops in Tawa. Recalls the war years and refers to the Americans and social life with special Tawa farewells and welcome homes for soldiers. Mentions balls at Majestic Theatre. Refers to the Mexted family who owned a lot of land in Tawa. Describes Tawa's progress after the war. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Barbara Adams Venue - Duncan St, Tawa Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009352 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3022. 1 coloured photograph of Mavis Clare, 28.6.01 and photocopies of 4 b&w photographs: (1) Ken and Mavis Topham at back Alison and Howard Topham at front; (ii) Howard Topham (with lamb) on Main Road, Tawa Property; (iii) From left: Mavis, Shirley and Alison Topham.

Date: 13 Jul 2001

From: Tawa women oral history project

By: Sexton, Phyllis Amy, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0596/10

Description: Phyllis Amy Sexton (nee Kerins) born Wellington 1938 and lived in Tawa when one year old. Describes: house built in Essex Street which is now part of Tawa Mall; stucco houses; earthquake; septic tank; telephone; roast dinners; preserving, washing procedure, homemade soap; radio with reference to serials - Hagen's Circus, Portia faces life, Days of our Lives, and Aunt Daisy (Daisy Basham); Queen's visit; State Housing and father's involvement in the start of Tawa Rugby Club. Other topics mentioned include: Tawa Primary School, with reference to Mrs Patchett and rote learning; Polio epidemic; family treats, with reference to Adams Bruce ice cream; War and American camp at Paekakariki; father's service at Monte Casino Italy; concerts at Tawa Hall; dances and fancy-dress dances and Girls' Life Brigade. Describes the Mexted family and their involvement in Tawa Community. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Barbara Adams Venue - Oxford St, Tawa Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009365-009366 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1.08 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3029.

Date: [ca 1992]

By: Mexted family

Reference: MS-Papers-4615

Description: Contains 3 accounts of the life of Raymond Clarence Mexted written by various members of the Mexted family. Source of title - supplied title Relationship complexity - Previous material held at MS-Papers-4459 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Julia Millen, Wellington, 1992

Date: December 1953

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 2

Reference: PAColl-5584-49

Description: Shows Mexted's shearing shed below Hampton Hill. Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer in December 1953. Inscriptions: Verso - Mexted's shearing shed below Hampton Hill, Tawa flat Dec. 1953. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).