Shop owner, taxi business, fuel station owner and housewife. Resided many years in Christchurch. Spent 10 years NZ Army, met husband at Waiouru Military Camp. Lived at Mokohinau lighthouse before moving to Great Barrier Island. Daughter of Harry Frazer, 1876-1975 and Lilly Maude Frazer (née Coull, 1890-1958).
Gibbs, Ngaire, 1921-
Frazer, Ngaire, 1921-
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Interview with Ngaire Gibbs
Date: 2 Nov 1993 - 02 Nov 1993
From: Great Barrier Island Oral History Project
By: Gibbs, Ngaire, 1921-
Reference: OHInt-0104-55
Description: Ngaire Gibbs (nee Frazer) born 1921. Recalls spending many years in Christchurch, 10 years with New Zealand Army, meeting husband who was an instructor at Waiouru Military camp and living at Hamner Springs when husband went into Forestry Service. Mentions move to Mokohinau Lighthouse before finally moving to Great Barrier Island. Describes difficult life on the island during early years, husband becomming crayfisherman, various jobs undertaken by Ngaire, lack of social life and childrens schooling. Talks about Radio Hauraki, modern facilities and new club. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Helen Jordan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012427 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4221. Search dates: 1921 - 1993