Abstract of Gwen Meyer NEAVE, 2019
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Abstract
GWEN MEYER NEAVE
Interviewee: Gwen Meyer Neave
Abstractor: Robyn Powley
Track 1
00:14 Introduction of Gwen and explanation of her home’s meaning – Describes
03:25 First two years in hospital with DOUBLE PNEUMONIA – raised by mother’s friend – separate life from siblings and parents – Explains
04:59 Thirteen siblings with five still alive – names them and where they are living – made contact after marriage – Explains
06:41 Legal guardian – EMMY MAY ROSS – EDENDALE - Deaconess in the Presbyterian Church, NUHAKA – In charge of a hostel for Maori girls – Describes
07:41 Life of a deaconess – Describes
08:14 Moved to DUNEDIN for schooling at 17
08:44 Influences of ‘AUNTY MAY’ on her life – PRESBYTERIAN influences – Describes
10:01 Sent to DUNEDIN and QUEEN’S HIGH, UNIVERSITY education and holidays – Recalls
12:23 TURAKINA MAORI GIRLS’ COLLEGE compares with her DUNEDIN schooling – Recalls
14:06 Trip to STEWART ISLAND, FERNDALE GUEST HOUSE - Met future husband GARY - Recalls
15:00 End of Track 1
TRACK 2
00:01 Reactions and feelings when seeing Stewart Island for the first time, MARRIAGE – Describes
02:15 Challenges of living on the Island, NO ELECTRICITY, GENERATORS – Describes
03:44 Challenges of married life, learning to cook, FERNDALE, MOTHER-IN-LAW – Discussed
05:18 Children – TWINS – SCHOOL involvement – BROWNIES – LOCAL POLITICS – HORSESHOE BAY – CHOIRS – WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Singing competitions – Describes
07:49 Men’s involvement – OPERATIC GROUP – OWEN GERRARD – Drama workshop 1981 – Describes
09:40 Benefits of group involvement in productions – Recalls
10:18 HOUSE CONCERTS – SOUTHERN REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL – hosting visiting artists programme involvement – Describes
12:52 Local school children access to great artists – Discusses
13:32 ALISON BROAD personal and community friendship – brought women speakers to the Island – REAP CEO – Discusses
15:00 End of Track 2
TRACK 3
00:45 Son JOHN’S involvement with the PLAYERS – Discusses
01:45 1996 – ARTS COUNCIL – MAORI ARTS BOARD – Many opportunities – Describes
03:06 Practicalities of this busy life – 1990s house bought in INVERCARGILL – Discusses
04:39 ARTS ADVOCATE – opportunities – Discusses
06:26 Involvement of the ISLAND MEN in the PLAYERS – Discusses
08:38 COMMUNITY TRUST OF SOUTHLAND and TOI RAKIURA ARTS TRUST involvement and help – Discusses
10:33 Lots of time passes while a window is opened, which is followed by a discussion on what PHOTO GWEN has of herself that would be suitable for BECS
15:00 End of Track 3
TRACK 4
00:34 Position in the COMMUNITY TRUST 1992 – SOUTHLAND SAVINGS BANK – WESTPAC – STOCK BROKING – Describes
03:30 Networks across SOUTHLAND broadened - SOUTHLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL- Describes
04:12 DAN DAVIN FOUNDATION – his life and achievements – LITERARY AWARD - Describes
08:02 COMMUNITY TRUST GROUP – NORMAN JONES FOUNDATION – his life and achievements – SECOND CHANCE EDUCATION – Explains
10:19 How are people are appointed to trusts – Explains
11:46 Passion for BALLET – Explains
12:48 GARY HARRIS – Director of the Ballet Company – Explains
14:39 MAORI influence/relevance to her LIFE CHOICES
15:00 End of Track 4
TRACK 5
00:23 Attending TURAKINA MAORI GIRLS COLLEGE – KAPA HAKA – Church choral history – introduction of music and the arts desire to make things happen – therapeutic benefits - Describes 03:27 ‘A gift of performance’ - Describes
04:33 Who do you feel you are first and foremost – a Stewart Islander or a Southlander? – Describes and Explains
07:56 “Absolutely awesome!” – Description of life on Stewart Island – Explains
End of Track 5
Interviewee: Gwen Meyer Neave
Abstractor: Robyn Powley
Track 1
00:14 Introduction of Gwen and explanation of her home’s meaning – Describes
03:25 First two years in hospital with DOUBLE PNEUMONIA – raised by mother’s friend – separate life from siblings and parents – Explains
04:59 Thirteen siblings with five still alive – names them and where they are living – made contact after marriage – Explains
06:41 Legal guardian – EMMY MAY ROSS – EDENDALE - Deaconess in the Presbyterian Church, NUHAKA – In charge of a hostel for Maori girls – Describes
07:41 Life of a deaconess – Describes
08:14 Moved to DUNEDIN for schooling at 17
08:44 Influences of ‘AUNTY MAY’ on her life – PRESBYTERIAN influences – Describes
10:01 Sent to DUNEDIN and QUEEN’S HIGH, UNIVERSITY education and holidays – Recalls
12:23 TURAKINA MAORI GIRLS’ COLLEGE compares with her DUNEDIN schooling – Recalls
14:06 Trip to STEWART ISLAND, FERNDALE GUEST HOUSE - Met future husband GARY - Recalls
15:00 End of Track 1
TRACK 2
00:01 Reactions and feelings when seeing Stewart Island for the first time, MARRIAGE – Describes
02:15 Challenges of living on the Island, NO ELECTRICITY, GENERATORS – Describes
03:44 Challenges of married life, learning to cook, FERNDALE, MOTHER-IN-LAW – Discussed
05:18 Children – TWINS – SCHOOL involvement – BROWNIES – LOCAL POLITICS – HORSESHOE BAY – CHOIRS – WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Singing competitions – Describes
07:49 Men’s involvement – OPERATIC GROUP – OWEN GERRARD – Drama workshop 1981 – Describes
09:40 Benefits of group involvement in productions – Recalls
10:18 HOUSE CONCERTS – SOUTHERN REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL – hosting visiting artists programme involvement – Describes
12:52 Local school children access to great artists – Discusses
13:32 ALISON BROAD personal and community friendship – brought women speakers to the Island – REAP CEO – Discusses
15:00 End of Track 2
TRACK 3
00:45 Son JOHN’S involvement with the PLAYERS – Discusses
01:45 1996 – ARTS COUNCIL – MAORI ARTS BOARD – Many opportunities – Describes
03:06 Practicalities of this busy life – 1990s house bought in INVERCARGILL – Discusses
04:39 ARTS ADVOCATE – opportunities – Discusses
06:26 Involvement of the ISLAND MEN in the PLAYERS – Discusses
08:38 COMMUNITY TRUST OF SOUTHLAND and TOI RAKIURA ARTS TRUST involvement and help – Discusses
10:33 Lots of time passes while a window is opened, which is followed by a discussion on what PHOTO GWEN has of herself that would be suitable for BECS
15:00 End of Track 3
TRACK 4
00:34 Position in the COMMUNITY TRUST 1992 – SOUTHLAND SAVINGS BANK – WESTPAC – STOCK BROKING – Describes
03:30 Networks across SOUTHLAND broadened - SOUTHLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL- Describes
04:12 DAN DAVIN FOUNDATION – his life and achievements – LITERARY AWARD - Describes
08:02 COMMUNITY TRUST GROUP – NORMAN JONES FOUNDATION – his life and achievements – SECOND CHANCE EDUCATION – Explains
10:19 How are people are appointed to trusts – Explains
11:46 Passion for BALLET – Explains
12:48 GARY HARRIS – Director of the Ballet Company – Explains
14:39 MAORI influence/relevance to her LIFE CHOICES
15:00 End of Track 4
TRACK 5
00:23 Attending TURAKINA MAORI GIRLS COLLEGE – KAPA HAKA – Church choral history – introduction of music and the arts desire to make things happen – therapeutic benefits - Describes 03:27 ‘A gift of performance’ - Describes
04:33 Who do you feel you are first and foremost – a Stewart Islander or a Southlander? – Describes and Explains
07:56 “Absolutely awesome!” – Description of life on Stewart Island – Explains
End of Track 5
Dates
- 2019
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Extent
From the Record Group: 1 folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Record Group: Wadds, Lee (Interviewer, Person)
Repository Details
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