Overview In this interview Jack tells of his family, growing up on the farm i.e. the home, going to school, food chores etc. He goes on to talk of his marriage and children; and describes the war years and its effect on his family i.e. death of his brother. Jack also talks about the history of their farm e.g. 3 generations, accidents and type of farming.

Abstract FOWLER Carl JamesInterviewer: Jenny Campbell Abstracter: Jean Hawkes TRACK 100:00 Interviewer identification.00:31 Born in TAURANGA, moved to ROTORUA where he grew up.01:15 Parents – second marriage. CARL oldest of second marriage. Father's first wife died, possibly at childbirth. Fifteen children of first marriage. Seven children of second marriage. Father – HENRY FOWLER. Mother – MARY born in OAMARU died aged...

Overview Carl tells of his family history and life growing up in a large family on a dairy farm around Rotorua. Deer Culling for skins brought him south to Glenorchy, after which he returned to milling at the Tapanui Mill. He goes on to describe and explain his employment in forestry and in the sawmilling industry where he started and owned a mill in Lumsden. He discusses the various contracts and growth of this business.

Overview In this interview James talks of his family history and the arrival of his father, who was a baker, to New Zealand in 1902. Father and Uncle had a bakery first in Balfour then in Otautau before buying a farm with brother Tom in 1902. James tells of his parents wedding and his father’s involvement in the community. He recalls memories of school days, education at the Southern Technical College and the declaration of World War 2. He goes onto tell of his recreational past times, religion and...