| Title | Oral history interview with Thakor Parbhu, 2005. |
| Creator | |
| Date created | 12 July 2005 |
| Description Summary | Thakor recalls his parents Parbhu and Jamanaben Patel. He describes political unrest in India and his father's connection to Gandhi and the Congress movement. Thakor recalls his childhood in India and mentions his grandparents, his mother, and the voyage to New Zealand. Thakor recalls his arrival in New Zealand and describes his first home, going to school and the move to Glen Eden. He describes the Glen Eden community, mentions the 1951 Waterfront Strike and recalls his parent's philosophies on life. Thakor recalls the various times he has returned to India and linking with family. Thakor recalls his active involvement in migrant issues. |
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| Other Notes | Born in Gujarat state, India in 1932, Thakor was raised by his mother and grandparents - his father, Parbhu Patel having already migrated to New Zealand. Thakor and his mother Jamanaben came to New Zealand in 1940 and settled in Glen Eden, where his father operated a grocery shop. A lawyer by profession, Thakor has been actively involved in many groups including the New Zealand Indian Association, the Auckland Regional Ethnic Council, the Federation of Ethnic Councils, the Human Right Committee, Citizens Association for Racial Equality and the Auckland Regional Migrant Centre. |
| Historical Notes | Waterfront Strike 1951 |
| Keywords | Mahatama Gandhi; Epsom Primary School; Patel, Parbhu; Patel, Jamanaben; Moody, Harold, Dr; Plunket Society; Crum, Heather; Lange, David; Synod, India; Epsom, Auckland; Pukekohe; Glen Eden; Waitakere; Auckland; New Zealand; Migration; Community life; Industrial Relations; |
| Time span | c1930 - c2004 |
| Language | English |
| Ethnicity | Indian (Gujarat) |
| Copyright Holder | Waitakere Central Library, Henderson |
| Access Rights | Contact the West Auckland Research Centre, Waitakere Central Library in Henderson, to listen to recording or view abstract. Not available for loan. |
| Available copies | Local History, Waitakere Central Library; Thakor Parbhu |
| Original medium | Audio; analogue, cassette |
| Duration | 2 x C60 |
| Supporting materials | Newspaper clippings, information on political situation in India in the 1930s and Parbhu Patel and his role in the Glen Eden community |
| Contributor | |
| Oral History ID | WOH-1015 |
