My grateful thanks to:
Ann French, Tauranga, for editing manuscript
Loreen Anscombe, Hamilton, for 1943 farm memories
Robyn Roan, Tauranga, for algebra equation
June Boniface, Tauranga, for schoolgirl anecdote
Shona Clark-Marsh, Matiere, for World War Two anecdote
Mel Easen, Sonninghill Hostel, Hamilton Girls’ High School
Tauranga District Library and staff
Chartwell Library and staff
Nicholas Vincent, Information and Heritage Room, Hamilton City Library