| Title | Oral history interview with Mr & Mrs Una Robertson, 1984. |
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| Date created | 26 January 1984 |
| Description Summary | Transcript of an interview with Mr and Mrs Robertson for the Glen Eden Oral History project. The Robertsons talk about local identities they knew and where they lived. They describe the old gum diggers and a house built out of kerosene tins. They recall preparations made for a dance, talk about the influenza epidemic and mention local businesses such as the blacksmith, the pickle factory and the cane factory. They recall Routley's goods shed, and describe going to the doctors. Detail herbal remedies for whitlows and lead-poisoning. They remember Nurse Arnold and Sister Esther, and recall the sharing of resources during the Depression. They mention the consumption of alcohol. |
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| Other Notes | Government Project Employment Programme ( P.E.P. ) Mr and Mrs Robertson were married in 1932 |
| Keywords | Barnes, Sooty; Newport, George; Sargent, Annie; Glen Eden; Waitakere; Depressions 1929 - 1936; Influenza - history - 20th century; Community Life; |
| Time span | 1920 - 1945 |
| Language | English |
| Copyright Holder | Auckland Libraries |
| 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 |
| Original medium | Audio; analogue, cassette |
| Duration | 1 x C60 |
| Supporting materials | Transcript |
| Oral History ID | WOH-1040-19 |
