Robin Wishart papers relating to the Auxiliary Traffic Corps

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Archives IdentifierAE001Date Range1967-1984DescriptionThe Auxiliary Corps was set up in 1967 under Ken Boyden, Traffic Superintendent, under the authority of the Civil Defence Act. Its members were volunteers, not Council employees, but were given training and did point duty and worked at concerts, VIP visits and other events. When the Council closed the Traffic Department in 1971, the Corps came officially under the Ministry of Transport but continued to work with Wellington Civil Defence. The official warrant of appointment from the Road Transport Division of the Ministry of Transport refers to Wishart as a Civil Defence Traffic Officer. (see also historical notes in folders) The series consisted of papers donated by Robin Wishart who was a member of the Auxiliary Traffic Corps for 12 years. They cover both periods of control: under the Council and under the Ministry of Transport. The papers include a minute book, loose minutes, membership application forms, civil defence correspondence and notices (including historical notes on the Corps, and Robin Wishart's membership card (with photo) and appointment warrant card. There is also a Corps shoulder badge and a jacket (ex-Council Traffic Department).Quantity (Linear Metres)0.11MediumFileSystem of ArrangementIn topic foldersCollection TypeCommunity archives

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Auxiliary Traffic Corps, Correspondence, notices and annual reports

Auxiliary Traffic Corps, Membership application forms

Auxiliary Traffic Corps, Notices and newsletters

Wishart official documents and badge

Auxiliary Traffic Corps, Minute book

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Controlling or Creating AgencyAuxillary Traffic CorpsRelationship Date Range1967-

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Robin Wishart papers relating to the Auxiliary Traffic Corps