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Richmond Oral History Project

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Tasman District Council

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Field, Phyllis

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First NamePhyllisLast NameFieldDescriptionPhyllis Field (nee Griffin) recalls stories of people, places and events in the district during her childhood and adult life.

Her father was George Griffin and her mother was Caroline Griffin. The family purchased Barrington Farm in Richmond in 1919. They later renamed it Dellside. This is now where Marlborough Crescent is. Her grandfather, father and uncles were the founders of Griffin and Sons Biscuit Factory. She had at least two brothers Gus and Harry, and a sister. She started school at Richmond School in 1921.AuthorLisa Van WesselDate25 September 1984Maiden NameGriffinPlace of BirthNelsonAge at Death93Family or next of kinGeorge and Caroline (nee Howard)Cemetery/Buried AtRichmond CemeterySubject/KeywordBusinessesCarsClothingElectricity and powerFarmsGriffin FamilyHarkness familyHill StreetMarlborough CrescentMays StoreRichmond SchoolSutton familyTreesInterviewsOral historiesConditions 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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