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PIRIE, Ewen Alexander interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 26
Identifier: H0111
Overview In this interview Ewen describes his family history in detail, dating back to his grandfather’s journey to NZ via goldmining in Australia and the establishing himself in farming in NZ. He refers to a book ‘One Hundred Years at Morton Mains’ which records his grandparents and their descendants. He discusses his relationship with his father and their religious beliefs. Ewen goes on to discuss tractors and their advancement in farming, deer stalking and culling, joining the army, friendships...
Dates: 2012

Abstract of Ewen Alexander PIRIE, 2021

 Item — Box: 26
Identifier: H01110002
Overview EWEN ALEXANDER PIRIEInterviewer: Rebecca AmundsenAbstracter: W. Brent CoatsFirst Interview: 6 June 2012TRACK 100:00 Interview introduction00:00 Paternal GRANDFATHER JAMES PIRIE – From GLENMOUTH, EDINBURGH – OCCUPATION Farm Labourer – Details01:58 Story about GRANDFATHER - Had “unfortunate love affair” – Girlfriend ELIZABETH MORRISON (sp?) pregnant – He emigrated to AUSTRALIA for GOLD – Unsuccessful - Relates...
Dates: 2021