McKenzie, Ann
Person
Interviewer for the Southland Oral History Project
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
CHISHOLM, Robert John interviewed by Ann McKenzie
Record Group — Box: 28
Identifier: H0190
Overview
In this interview Robert tells of his family history, his earliest memories of home aged 2 years, family life, education as well as local history around the Tokanui/Waikawa area. His first job was driving a tractor aged 14. He became ill with rheumatic fever. He goes on to tell of marriage, children and working for a carrying company, Southland County – Roading – and engineers Jones-Graham Hyde. He also talks about Chisholm Bros., and his work on constructing roads in the area. His interests...
Dates:
2013
McKENZIE, Donald Blair interviewed by Ann McKenzie
Record Group — Box: 1
Identifier: H0104
Overview
In this interview Donald recalls family history dating back to Great Grandparents and the history of their/his property at Greenbush, his own early life and family life and education. After leaving school he went to shearing school and took over the running of the family farm with his brother Robert. He tells of the various farming practices during this time. The family was eventually sold to his son Scott.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 2012-2013