Heritage > Mervyn Kemp Oral History, Part 2
Recorded 24th September 1995
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Part 2, (28.4MB)
Contents
| Time marker: | Summary: |
|---|---|
| 00' 40" | Upbringing discussed. Father was posted to Armidale, then to South Queensland. This was during the time of the Great Depression when there were few employment opportunities. |
| 02' 00" | Started work aged 13. Describes his early studies. Family moves to Toowoomba |
| 03' 40" | Job obtained with the KR Pork company. Studied accountancy for five years while working |
| 07' 00" | Explains why he resigned form the Salvation Army and describes his father's response. Explains how a rift developed regarding attendance at dances and cinemas |
| 09' 20" | Joins the Presbyterian Church instead. Challenged by the church for playing tennis on Sunday so ended association with the church. Explains how many years later he joined the Church of England |
| 15' 40" | Loses job at KR Pork so describes how he finds work as a door-to-door whiteware salesman. Father is promoted to head the Salvation Army in Wellington. Mother suggests that he join the family there - which he does aged 26 |
| 18' 00" | Starts working for Kenners on Lambton Quay as an accountant. Lives with parents before they return to Sydney, then shifts to live in a boarding house on the Terrace |
| 21' 40" | Early impression of Wellington are given (not positive). Describes the stress of working and studying at the same time |
| 24' 20" | War breaks out. Refers to earlier Territorial training. Wants to volunteer rather than be conscripted. Recalls the difficulty in being released from job. |
| 28' 00" | Main job as an officer trainer. Sent overseas as a Sergeant, then becomes a Gunner. Explains why. |
