Overview In this interview Ailsa talks about growing up in Makarewa and then Wyndham. She describes what she remembers of Wyndham growing up and her schooling and past times. Ailsa talks about the impact of WW2. She then talks of moving to Invercargill and meeting her husband through church and her parents in later life.

Abstract Ailsa Ruth DawsonInterviewer: Jenny CampbellAbstractor: Barbara GillamInterview date: 23 October 200600.00 Describes what brought her to LUMSDEN.1.00 Had 4 children and now has 13 Grandchildren.1.30 Born In INVERCARGILL, Moved to MAKAREWA during WW2. Father went to CAMP1.50 Father was Cheesemaker.2.10 Education in WYNDHAM. She was 7 when they moved there.3.00 Played BASKETBALL and...

Overview In this interview John and Francis share a comprehensive and detailed look into their lives from childhood and family history; through to meeting, their marriage, family and their family’s education and achievements; the purchase of their farm and farming life. Among their operations on the farm was their decision to go into growing grain which they cover with some detail. They also tell of their lives during the war years, their involvement in community organisation’s, their interests,...

Abstract John Armstrong Saunders and Francis Gloria SaundersInterviewer: Janice TempletonAbstracter: Amanda CorriganFirst Interview: 08 April 2008 00:00 Interview identification00:40 JOHN ARMSTRONG SAUNDERS [JAS]01:03 FRANCIS GLORIA SAUNDERS [FGS]01:16 JAS: Born in 192501:23 FGS: Born in 192501:46 JAS: Father JOHN SAUNDERS born SOUTH HILLEND at home - Father’s occupation FARMER – Mother ALLISON...

Overview In the first interview Ack covers his family history, his education, marriage and life in Athol including in this weather conditions, railway services, the industry that goes around farming and social life e.g. dances, movies etc. He tells of various farming types used e.g. sheep and fescue as a cash crop. He also mentions goldmining at Nokomai. In the second interview Ack discusses, describes and reflects on his long association with the game of rugby through playing from grass roots up to...