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Richmond Oral History Project

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Tasman District Council

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Canton, Jo

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First NameMuriel Josephine (known as Jo)Last NameCantonDescriptionMuriel Canton grew up in Richmond where her parents and grandparents owned May’s Store. She recalls her experiences of the family businesses in the years before and after World War One. This included a butter factory, bacon factory and general store.

She also talks about the Richmond Show, taking the train to Nelson College for Girls, welfare children, the peace celebrations in 1919 and the Influenza epidemic. AuthorLes SlaterTyped by Louise ChartersDate1 June 1984 and 8 June 1984OccupationNurseMaiden NameMayAge at Death 91Family or next of kinWilliam Canton and Leila (nee Sadd)Cemetery/Buried AtMotueka CemeterySubject/KeywordA & P showsBusinessesConfectionariesCreameryCroucher familyFactoriesInterviewsMay familyMay's StoreOral history transcriptsRailwaysSport and recreationToysConditions of UseThis oral history is to be used for your private research, education or study only. If you wish to share or use the material contained in this transcript in any other way, then please contact us first.

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