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Riverton (N.Z.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 66 Collections and/or Records:

BAILEY, Mae Florence interviewed by Karyn Owen

 Record Group — Box 33
Identifier: H0248
Overview In this interview Mae recalls her early memories of home, farm, education, training to become a nurse and her nursing career. She worked as a nurse until her marriage. She also recalls in detail her memories of WW2 and how it impacted their region. Later she talks about social activities which included: all the shopping available in Riverton, movies at Orepuki, summer trains coming to Riverton Beach and the Tuatapere Sports Day.
Dates: 2016

BICKLEY, Frank Ivan interviewed by Janice Templeton

 Record Group — Box 3
Identifier: H0023
Overview This interview covers Frank’s family, war service and work history; went on active service in 1943 to the Middle East with 9th Reinforcements. There is a description of training and battles in Italy and the battle of Casino. Frank was injured twice. On return to NZ to he worked on farms, at the freezing works, meet and married his wife Val. Interests include: Lions Club, Probus Bowls and Tai Chai.
Dates: 2010