Dorothy and David Kent - Merivale Oral History

Half hour interview with Dorothy and David Ken for the Merivale Oral History Project. Interviewed by Merewahia Rogers on 29 July 1994. Copied onto Side A of a TEAC CDX60 audio cassette tape.

Handwritten notes on cover:

• Geographical description of Esk Street and Hampton Terrace
• Kindergarten in Esk Street
• Neighbours
• Saw Mill incident

National Library item description (OHInt-0329-06): Interview backgrounds their arrival in Merivale in 1956, settling on McMillan subdivision near Yatton Park. Mentions land agent Mr S.D. Tyne. Discusses swamp areas, cost of building and development of Esk Street. Outlines early life with lack of freezers, use of coal wagons, community music lessons and native log milling at Waimapū Estuary. Talks in depth about the local kindergarten, its development, routines, toys and activities for children. Details social demographics of area with high numbers of elderly and young families.