| Title | Oral history interview with John Vella, 1983. |
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| Date created | 14 November 1983 |
| Description Summary | Transcript of an interview wirh John Vella for the Glen Eden Oral History Project. John recalls Glen Eden during the Depression, describes houses where he lived and recalls the neighbours and local identities including Spearpoint and Parr families. He describes the route taken by wagon to deliver fruit to the City (Auckland). Mentions memories of the influenza epidemic. Recalls working in Routley's store, mentions families bulk buying during the Depression. Describes relief work and being bilingual (English and Yugoslav). Mentions Yugoslav migrants and his father's fear of prohibition. Talks of Solomon's jam factory and mentions the quality of wines produced in the area. |
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| Other Notes | Government Project Employment Programme ( P.E.P. ) John Vella was born in 1901. |
| Keywords | Bulk Buying Company; Routley; Community life; Orchards; The Depression 1929 - 1936; |
| Time span | C1930 - 1940 |
| 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 | ; |
| Duration | No tape |
| Supporting materials | Transcript Includes two family trees |
| Oral History ID | WOH-1040-28 |
