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Manawatu Conversations 13-12-2022 - Episode 239 - Milton Wheeler, Part 1 of 2


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Milton Wheeler, Part 1 of 2. Born in Palmerston North. Family farmed in Glen Oroua. Walked to school, 1945, no shoes. Conflict with lady teachers. The strap. Desks, inkwells. Biked to Rongotea School. Lunchbox caught in bike. Getting up to mischief. Lunch from the bakery. Rongotea in 1945. Occasional trips to town (PN). Bread and meal delivered. Chores. Several dairy factories. From horse and cart to truck. Drinking fresh milk. [Second audio file...] Cleaning drains. Radio in the evenings.
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