Neil Compton - Merivale Oral History

Half hour interview with Neil Compton for the Merivale Oral History Project. Interviewed by Merewahia Rogers on 29 November 1994. Copied onto Side A of a TEAC CDX60 audio cassette tape.

Handwritten notes on cover:

• Early ancestor
• Pioneer families
• Industrial area
• Farm areas
• Waimapū Estuary

National Library item description (OHInt-0329-02): Discusses early ancestors including Māori interpreter 1860's, history of Tauranga region, early farming practices and childhood in district. Mentions early Merivale families Sylvester, Simon, Feilding and Stewart. Talks about industrial development, mentioning Fraser Street extension, Lloyd Street and Courtney Road. Recounts memories of Merivale in 1953 including: Merivale School; school and leisure trips to Waimapū Estuary; neighbourhood stability; fellow students. Mentions sister Julie at official opening of Merivale School in 1957.