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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
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
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