Templeton, Janice
Person
Interviewer with Southland Oral History Project
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
ALLISON, Thomas interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 12
Identifier: H0302
Dates:
1999
AUSTIN, William Rex interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 14
Identifier: H0301
Dates:
1999
BAILEY, Mae Florence interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 33
Identifier: H0259
Overview
In this interview Mae talks of her training as a nurse at Riverton Hospital. She tells of the running of the hospital, the sorts of medical conditions they dealt with, where they lived and the social life of the time e.g. attending balls. Mae left nursing when she married her husband, Joe.
Dates:
2016
BEER, Jeanne May interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 12
Identifier: H0298
Dates:
1999
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
BREAYLEY, Jeanette Marjorie interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 33
Identifier: H0261
Overview
In this interview Jeanette tells of her nurses training and career. She became the Principal Nurse at Riverton Hospital in 1977 and remained in this position until 1997. She explains some of the initiatives she introduced which included: patients dressing during the day, visits from the local Playcentre, a cat and dog, making better use of staff resources through changes to shifts. She goes on to tell of efforts to stop the closing at various times. Jeanette had a 39 year career in nursing.
Dates:
2016
DE CLIFFORD, Catherine Mary (Kitty) interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 13
Identifier: H0289
Overview
Kitty discusses and describes her family history, growing up in Riverton, her family’s bakery business, and the social/recreational activities available. She also covers life during WW2, employment, sporting interests, marriage and the Riverton regatta.
Dates:
2001
DUMBLE, Myrtle Eileen interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 34
Identifier: H0263
Overview
In this interview Myrtle tells of her time training and working at Riverton Hospital. She gives a description of her training, the set up of the wards, patient numbers, beds, wages and living conditions. She also looks at life and social life on days off.
Dates:
2016
HAMLIN Frank Albert (Albie) interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 11
Identifier: H0039
Overview
In this interview Albie tells of his early life and education at Gummies Bush/Wild Bush; his employment history at the Dairy Factory and later on the Pest Board. He gives detailed descriptions of methods used for the eradication of rabbits. Albie went to war and tells of his involvement and experiences. He was a prisoner of war for two years. In 1975 he and his wife joined the Prisoner Of War Association tour through Europe.
Dates:
2006
JAQUIERY, Doris Mary interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 13
Identifier: H0312
Dates:
2001
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