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Richmond Oral History Project 1983-1984

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Richmond

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Tasman District Council

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Francois, Lori

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First NameLoris GordonLast NameFrancoisDescriptionAs a boy Lori had a keen interest in early amateur radio, which led to his working in shipping and later with RDF Stations in the Pacific during World War Two. He worked for Bobby Ellis and the Waimea Electric Supply Company, and later wrote the book 'From Turbine to Grid: a history of electric supply in the Waimea Electric Power Board's area...'. AuthorD. J. RunnaclesDateSeptember 1984Place of BirthMaririFamily or next of kinMarie Eileen Francois (nee Wearing)Isobel Francois (nee Bate)Gordon FrancoisSubject/KeywordOral historiesInterviewsWaimea Electric Supply and Manufacturing CompanyElectricity and powerConditions 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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CollectionRichmond Oral History Project 1983-1984PlaceRichmondOrganisationTasman District Council

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Francois, Lori