| Title | Oral history interview with Alick Dracevich, 1983. |
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| Date created | 14 June 1983 |
| Description Summary | Transcript of an interview with Alick Dracevich for the Glen Eden Oral History Project. Alick recalls local identities and businesses. He describes the original fire brigade and his work as a fireman. Recalls and describes Miss Ambler's work at the Borough Council (c1933) as a clerk and later Town Clerk. Alick recalls the development of the Glen Eden Recreational Grounds in early 1930s, rugby league games, the Zora Club, Dalmatian and Yugoslav sports teams. He remembers the Levy's growing flowers and problems getting produce to market. He provides details on the Parr family and mentions Ed Parr's Model T Ford. He describes Farley's boarding house at Karekare; railway and bus services for Glen Eden; and orchards including types of fruit. Alick details early migrant life of Austrian and Yugoslav peoples and names many families. He recalls gum diggers, kauri logging, and the maternity home use of 'twilight birth'. Mentions Frank Brewer and Toc H. |
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| Other Notes | Government Project Employment Programme ( P.E.P. ) Was 10 years old when he came to Glen Eden (post 1919) |
| Keywords | Glen Eden Voluntary Fire Brigade; Ambler, Miss (MBE?); Martin, Wilfred; Zora Club; Parr, Ed; Farley Boarding House; Rogers, Lyall; Brewer, Frank; Glenora Football Club Glen Eden; Oratia; Karekare; Lone Kauri; Waitakere; Abattoirs; Orchards; Kauri Gum; Childbirth; Community life; Social activities; |
| Time span | c1920 - c1955 |
| 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 C90 (second side only) |
| Supporting materials | Transcript |
| Oral History ID | WOH-1040-23 |
