| Title | Oral history interview with Ralph Newton, 2013. |
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| Date created | 18 January 2013 |
| Description Summary | Ralph Newton talks about his parents move from England to NZ in the early 1900's, growing up in Kingsland, his youth on Dominion Road, work life and memories of Auckland. He discusses his war service and early discharge, land development on Dominion Road, meeting his wife Hilda and their early married life on Richardson Road and development of the area. |
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| Keywords | J. Butler in Albert Street; Gribblehurst Park - formerly Cabbage Tree Swamp; Eden Terrace shops; St. George’s Church in Kingsland; Mt. Albert Primary school; Kowhai Intermediate School; Seddon Technical College; Sexton Built Radios; glassworks in Penrose; J.A. Merriweather carpet layers; Tattisfield carpets; Embassy theatre; Hills Floorings; Astor Theatre; Princess Theatre; Zeelandia; the Commodore; the Crystal Palace; Akoranga golf course; Hillsborough Heights Rest Home; Sneddon's in Karangahape Road; Roller-skating rink; Commodore dancehall; Bridgon's Shoe store; Potters Park; Capital Theatre; Civic Theatre; War Memorial Museum; Onehunga R. S. A; Balmoral shops Aitken Terrance, Kingsland; Eden Terrace; Richardson Road; View Road |
| Time span | 1920's - 1950's |
| 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. |
| Original medium | Audio; digital, external drive |
| Duration | Total duration of recording: 91 minutes and 54 seconds Track 1 32 minutes and 13 seconds Track 2 33 minutes and 16 seconds Track 3 26 minutes and 25 seconds |
| Supporting materials | Abstract. |
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| Oral History ID | WOH-1095-003 |
