Box 26
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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
Oral History Interview of Ewen Alexander PIRIE by Rebecca AMUNDSEN [6, 7, 13 and 20 June 2012], 2012
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H01110001
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
Photocopy extract from "Pirie - 100 Years at Morton Mains" entitled "Pirie - Origin of the Name and History" by Ewen Pirie, Unknown
Item — Box: 26
Identifier: H01110003
Dates:
Unknown
SMITH, Mary Margaret interviewed by Virginia Henderson
Record Group — Box: 26
Identifier: H0114
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of the Wendon Valley Research Project. In this interview Mary discusses, recalls and shares her family history, life on the farm when growing up at Wendon Valley, her education and learning at school, an old school photo dated 1931, employment and a 9 month trip to Great Britain on a ship and the path this took through other countries.
Dates:
2012
Oral History Interview of Mary Margaret SMITH by Virginia HENDERSON [25 November 2011], 2011
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H01140001
Dates:
2011
Abstract of Mary Margaret SMITH, 2020
Item — Box: 26
Identifier: H01140002
Abstract
MARY MARGARET SMITHInterviewer: Virginia HendersonAbstracter: Robyn PowleyInterview: 25 November 201100:02 Interview introduction00:54 MARY MARGARET SMITH born in 1924 - father JAMES SMITH - may have been the first person to be born in WENDON VALLEY – mother ANNA REBECCA HARVEY – married 22 December (year unknown) – Details03:18 Brother STUART JAMES SMITH – Older sister ETHEL ANNA SMITH – Other sister RUTH FLORENCE SMITH –...
Dates:
2020
Mary Margaret Smith, 2011
Item — Box: 26
Identifier: H01140003
Overview
Photograph taken at the time of her interview.
Dates:
2011
MASON, Barbara Jean interviewed by Virginia Henderson
Record Group — Box: 26
Identifier: H0118
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of the Wendon Valley Research Project. In this interview Barbara talks of her family history dating back to her grandparents, the purchase of the family farm at Wyndham Valley and the history of the family here; and of her marriage to Bill Mason and move to Otara where they took over Bill’s uncles farm. She describes what it was like for her to leave Wyndham Valley to go to Otara. Barbara also recalls her education at Wyndham Valley School and a little local...
Dates:
2012
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