Alice Raynel - Merivale Oral History

One hour interview with Alice Raynel for the Merivale Oral History Project. Interviewed by Merewahia Rogers on 24 November 1993. Copied onto two sides of a TEAC CDX60 audio cassette tape.

Handwritten notes on cover:

• Farming area prior to subdivisions
• Family life in the early 60's
• Merivale P.T.A. Bowls Club

National Library item description (OHInt-0329-09): Backgrounds settlement in Merivale from farm environment. Details Merivale before urban development. Remembers the plot of land where Merivale School now stands, the tarsealing of the roads and the building of the shopping centre. Mentions Mrs Mansel. Discusses in depth her involvement in the PTA Indoor Bowling Club; duties of treasurer; current and historic fee structures; raising donations to build Merivale School Library. Recounts natural phenomena in the area including earthquakes and a tornado. Talks about daily life in Merivale and her first home, a state house as she missed out on an army allocated home. Remembers lack of appliances and technology, raising children, chores and pastimes. Mentions local characters Tom Sharplin and 'Springheel Jack'.