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Auction Sale of Valuable Railway Lands at New Plymouth [poster]

Land sale poster for subdivided land in disputed portions of the New Plymouth railway line in central New Plymouth under the New Plymouth Sentry Hill Railway Deviation Act 1905. Auction held by Newton King for the Minister of Railways on 18 October 1911. Includes a plan showing the sections and a locality plan for the area.

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ARC2013-1500

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Plan of Chilman Township Extended [poster]

Land sale poster for the property 'Paynter's' on Hospital Road (now Paynters Avenue) adjoining the Chilman Township. Public auction held by Webster Bros on behalf of W. Courtney, 23 January 1908. Includes a plan of the Chilman Township.

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ARC2013-1494

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Important Sale of Coastal Dairy Farms [poster]

Land sale poster for dairy farms in the coastal 'Warea Estate' (1860 acres of land), located between Warea and Pungarehu. Auction held by Newton King on behalf of the A. Alexander, 10 June, 1911. Includes a plan showing the farms for sale.

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ARC2013-1492

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Wilson, Raymond

Ray Wilson speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as Lance Corporal in the RNZ Infantry in the Malayan War.
Wilson served for four years in Malaya. He speaks about his time at war in the jungle.
Date: 3 December 2012
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes

Part of a series of 10 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki Vietnam, Korea and Malaya War veterans. The interviews were conducted 2012-2013 by Ray Cleaver. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. The project was a continuation from an earlier project which captured the stories of WWII veterans.

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ARC2013-1490

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Prichard, Ron

Ron Prichard speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as Private in the RNZ Infantry Regiment in Malaya, Borneo and Vietnem Wars
Prichard served in the army for four years.He spent two years and eight months in tours in Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam. He was awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) for bravery during firefight in Vietnem.
Date: 15 March 2013
Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes

Part of a series of 10 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki Vietnam, Korea and Malaya War veterans. The interviews were conducted 2012-2013 by Ray Cleaver. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. The project was a continuation from an earlier project which captured the stories of WWII veterans.

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ARC2013-1489

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Leathley, Robin (Rob)

Rob (Robin) Leathley speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as Lieutenant with the RNZ Infantry Regiment in the Malaya and Vietnam Wars.
Leathley joined the army in 1960. He served in Malaya in 1966-1969 and Vietnam in 1967. He speaks about health issues associated to Agent Orange.
Date: 15 February 2013
Duration: 46 minutes

Part of a series of 10 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki Vietnam, Korea and Malaya War veterans. The interviews were conducted 2012-2013 by Ray Cleaver. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. The project was a continuation from an earlier project which captured the stories of WWII veterans.

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ARC2013-1488

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Jagger, Robert (Bob)

Bob (Robert) Jagger speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as working in Artillery Signals in the 16th Field Regiment in the Korean War.
Jagger speaks about the two year he served in Korea supplying shells and maintaing signal lines
Date: 26 November 2012
Duration: 55 minutes

Part of a series of 10 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki Vietnam, Korea and Malaya War veterans. The interviews were conducted 2012-2013 by Ray Cleaver. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. The project was a continuation from an earlier project which captured the stories of WWII veterans.

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ARC2013-1487

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Holley, Kevin

Kevin Holley speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as Warrant Officer in the RNZ Infantry Regiment in the Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam Wars.
Holley served in Malaya in 1964, Borneo in 1965-1966 and Vietnam (with 161 Artillery Battery) in 1967-1968. He worked with the artillery in Vietnam and speaks about Agent Orange and ongoing health issues many Vietnam veterans have.
Date: 25 February 2013
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes

Part of a series of 10 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki Vietnam, Korea and Malaya War veterans. The interviews were conducted 2012-2013 by Ray Cleaver. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. The project was a continuation from an earlier project which captured the stories of WWII veterans.

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ARC2013-1486

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Hamilton, Peter

Peter Hamilton speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as Petty Officer in the RNZ Navy during the Malaya War.
Hamilton served in the Navy on the frigate Rotoiti, which sailed through nuclear fallout areas after bomb testing. Many of his fellow military men later died of cancer. He spent time patrolling the coast of Malaya chasing pirates.
Date: 26 November 2012
Duration: 57 minutes

Part of a series of 10 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki Vietnam, Korea and Malaya War veterans. The interviews were conducted 2012-2013 by Ray Cleaver. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. The project was a continuation from an earlier project which captured the stories of WWII veterans.

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ARC2013-1485

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Grey, Hawea (Guv)

Guv (Hawea) Grey speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as Sergeant in the RNZ Infantry Regiment and Engineering Corps in the Vietnam, Malaya and Borneo Wars.
Grey served in the Royal New Zealand Army for 20 years, he was deployed in Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam from 1966-1967 and in Singapore from 1972-1974. He speaks about jungle patrols and health issues from Agent Orange.
Date: 7 February 2013
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes

Part of a series of 10 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki Vietnam, Korea and Malaya War veterans. The interviews were conducted 2012-2013 by Ray Cleaver. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. The project was a continuation from an earlier project which captured the stories of WWII veterans.

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ARC2013-1484

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Beacham, David

David Beacham speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as Staff Sergeant in the RNZ Infantry Regiment in the Vietnam and Malaya Wars.
Beacham conducted compulsory military training and went on to territorial traing. He was a part of two tours in Malaya and one in Vietnam, on jungle patrols.
Date: 11 December 2012
Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes

Part of a series of 10 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki Vietnam, Korea and Malaya War veterans. The interviews were conducted 2012-2013 by Ray Cleaver. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. The project was a continuation from an earlier project which captured the stories of WWII veterans.

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ARC2013-1483

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Baird, Jim

Jim Baird speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as Lance Corporal in the RNZ Infantry Regiment in Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam.
Baird work with Intelligence and on jungle patrols in Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam. He also went on patrol with a US coastgaurd vessel.
Date: 21 February 2013
Duration: 55 minutes

Part of a series of 10 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki Vietnam, Korea and Malaya War veterans. The interviews were conducted 2012-2013 by Ray Cleaver. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. The project was a continuation from an earlier project which captured the stories of WWII veterans.

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ARC2013-1482

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Andrews, Russell

Russell Andrews speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as gunner in the RNZ Armoured Corps in the Vietnam War.
Russell served six months in Vietnam, manning N202 guns and patrols, where he was poisoned by Agent Orange. He was injured and sent home. He speaks about his recurring health problems since the war and trouble finding work after the war.
Date: 28 November 2012
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes

Part of a series of 10 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki Vietnam, Korea and Malaya War veterans. The interviews were conducted 2012-2013 by Ray Cleaver. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust. The project was a continuation from an earlier project which captured the stories of WWII veterans.

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ARC2013-1481

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Plan of Dairy Farms for Sale [poster]

Land sale poster for farms in Mokoia. Sale held by Nolan, Tonks & Co. on behalf of the Estate of J.R. Lysaght, 27 June 1903. Includes a plan showing the farms for sale.

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ARC2013-1480

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Important Sale of Rich Dairy Farms [poster]

Land sale poster for subdivisions of farm land at Stoney River, Okato. Sale held by Newton King Ltd on behalf of the Estate of Wm. Bayly, 8 August 1903. Includes a plan showing the subdivision and a locality plan of the area.

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ARC2013-1479

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Plan of Subdivisions of Kawau Pah [poster]

Land sale poster for allotments in the Kawau Pah area. Sale held by L.A. Nolan & Co. on behalf of the New Plymouth Harbour Board. Includes a plan showing the allotments and a locality plan of the area.

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ARC2013-1475

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Plan of Chilman Township Extended [poster]

Land sale poster for allotments in the Chilman Township (now Strandon). Sale held by Webster Bros on behalf of W. Courtney, 23 January 1908. Includes a plan showing the Chilman Township including Chilman Street, Rimu Street and Wilson Street.

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ARC2013-1470

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Plan of Strandon Estate [poster]

Land sale poster for 30 sections in the Strandon area. Sale held by Watt, Laing & Wright Auctioneers, 20 November 1902. Also includes plan showing allotments for sale on Nobs Line, Ronald Street, Devon Street and Old Hospital Road.

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ARC2013-1467

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Plan of Chilman Township Extended [poster]

Land sale poster for allotments in the Chilman Township (now Strandon area). Sale held by Bewley and Griffiths on behalf of W. Courtney, 16 July 1903.

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ARC2013-1464

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Whiteley Township Auction Sale [poster]

Land sale poster for 65 allotments in the Whiteley Township area (otherwise known as The Mission Farm). Sale held by Newton King Auctioneers, 24 July 1902. Also showing plan of the area and allotments for sale.

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ARC2013-1462

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Taranaki Beach Land, Subdivisions of Rich Coastal Farms [poster]

Land sale poster for allotments (sections 5, 37, 26, 27, 43 and 72) in survey block XII, Cape Survey District. Sale held by Newton King Auctioneers on behalf of J. Rutherford & Sons, 5 August 1911.

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ARC2013-1461

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Lane, Doug

Doug Lane speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as an engineer with the Royal New Zealand Armed Forces during World War Two.
Interviewer: Ray Cleaver
Date: 6 April 2010
Duration: 35 minutes
Part of a series of 51 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki WWII veterans. The interviews were conducted between 2009-2011 by Ray Cleaver and Peter McDonald. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust.

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ARC2013-1460

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McEwen, Eric

Eric McEwen speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as a Bombardier with the New Zealand Armed Forces during World War Two.
Interviewer: Ray Cleaver
Date: 6 April 2010
Duration: 53 minutes
Part of a series of 51 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki WWII veterans. The interviews were conducted between 2009-2011 by Ray Cleaver and Peter McDonald. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust.

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ARC2013-1457

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English, George

George English speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as a Lance Corporal with the Coldstream Guards of the British Army during World War Two.
Interviewer: Ray Cleaver
Date: Unknown (c. 2009-2011)
Duration: 39 minutes
Part of a series of 51 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki WWII veterans. The interviews were conducted between 2009-2011 by Ray Cleaver and Peter McDonald. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust.

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ARC2013-1441

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Hull, Reg

Reg Hull speaks to Ray Cleaver about his time as a Sergeant Flight Lieutenant during World War Two.
Interviewer: Ray Cleaver
Date: 15 September 2010
Duration: 26 minutes
Part of a series of 51 oral recordings created by Rata Education and Historic Productions Trust and Anvil Productions Ltd. The project aimed to capture the stories of the remaining Taranaki WWII veterans. The interviews were conducted between 2009-2011 by Ray Cleaver and Peter McDonald. The project was funded with the help of a grant from the Taranaki Electricity Trust.

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ARC2012-071