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Yates, Robert John (Bob)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1928 - 2021

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

YATES, Robert John (Bob) interviewed by Morag Forrester

 Record Group — Box: 49
Identifier: H0539
Overview In this interview Bob describes growing up in Christchurch and Kaikoura. After a brief stint in the NZRAF Bob went into farming and in 1960 he and his young family moved to Te Anau where he took on a role as a farm manager for Lands and Survey. In his first position he ran the Kakapo Block. After a stint in Canterbury, Bob and his family returned to Te Anau, this time as a field officer on the Takatimu Block. Bob talks about the development of farming in the Te Anau Basin, the ballot system and...
Dates: 2004