| Title | Oral history interview with Laurie Rosier, 1983. |
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| Date created | 13 July 1983 |
| Description Summary | Transcript of an interview with Laurie Rosier for the Glen Eden Oral History project. Laurie describes the family connections to the Parr family. He recalls his father carting bodies during the influenza epidemic and describes living in Waikumete (later known as Glen Eden). He recalls the neighbours and the Routley and Levy families. He mentions his father's carrier business, and recalls his mother milking cows and delivering milk in cans before school. Laurie describes starting his garage in the Depression; mentions petrol being delivered in tins. He recalls the war years. Laurie describes his father, his business, and serving on the Glen Eden Borough Council. Mentions being in the voluntary fire brigade. |
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| Other Notes | Government Project Employment Programme ( P.E.P. ) Born 1903, Laurie was the son of Wilson Frederick Rosier. |
| Keywords | Parr family; Jonker family; Routley family; Levy family; Yates, Jack; Jonker's cannery; Sabulite Ammunition factory; Glen Eden; Waitakere Influenza - history - 20th century; Community life; Depressions 1929 - 1936; Automobile maintenance and repairs; |
| Time span | c1915 - c 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 | 2 x C90 |
| Supporting materials | Transcript |
| Oral History ID | WOH-1040-21 |
