Overview Photograph to accompany Peter Ayson's interview for the Southland Oral History Project. Taken on his retirement from Environment Southland.

Overview This interview was recorded as part of the Wendon Valley Research Project. Jim details his family history dating back to his grandparents and the purchase of Larg Farm in the Wendon Valley. His father began the Waikaka Dairy Factory. He tells how his mother managed the farm after the early death of his father. Jim goes on to describe childhood memories of milking cows, having a horse and rugby. He gives a history of the Wendon Valley School, his marriage and birth of his children and explains...

Abstract JAMES ALEXANDER (JIM) LAMBInterviewer: Virginia HendersonAbstracter: W. Brent CoatsFirst Interview: DISK 1 – TRACK 100:00 Interview introduction00:55 JAMES ALEXANDER LAMB born in 1916 – Details01:09 Parents JAMES WILLIAM LAMB and AGNES LAMB (nee HENDERSON) – Details01:17 FATHER born in SPYLAW - Drove horses for great-uncles MICK SPRATT and DOLPH EDGE – Cartage and digging holes for dredges and...

Overview In this interview Walter recalls early memories of South Invercargill, grandparents, the history of his Dalrymple Street home, boat sheds on Tweed Street, dredging at Stead Street bridge and the naming of McQuarrie Street after his great-great grandfather. He also talks about his education, employment and that of his grandfather’s and father’s in the family engineering business. He also discusses wartime, trams, and the Invercargill Airport. Walter also tells of his enjoyment of cars and he...