Abstract MARGARET IDA EDMONDSTON Interviewer: Merren McCallumAbstracter: Chontelle SymeTrack 100.0 Introduction to interview.00.40 Introduction to Margaret. Piano teacher and organ player at various churches around Invercargill.00.51 Southland Oral History Project disclaimer.01.50 Margaret’s birth. Explains.02.40 Midwife’s role during birth. Explains and discusses.02.55 Parent’s job: father was...

Overview In this interview Margaret gives a brief history of her family, her education at North School and Southland Girls High School. Whilst Margaret’s mother was a piano teacher Margaret was taught by Marianne Halliday starting at 9 years old. She went onto be a piano teacher herself and describes her feelings towards piano playing, the examinations and qualifications. Margaret also reflects on her long involvement/career of playing the organ first at North Invercargill Presbyterian Church before...

Overview William talks of his family history and moving to Niagara where his father worked in the sawmill. He tells of his education at Niagara and Waikawa schools, chores and trips to Invercargill annually on the train. His family shifted to Wellington and after he became a photo engraver, he took up employment with Craigs in Invercargill and played for Blues Rugby Club. William became a Member of the Graphics and Arts Federation and explains the process of photo engraving, the history of Craigs and of...

Overview Taken at the time of the interview (one of three).

Abstract MOSS, William Herbert (Bill)Interviewer: Rebecca AmundsenAbstracter: Judith ChristieFirst Interview: 1 November 2012TRACK ONE00.0 Born in 1930.01.0 Father’s name THOMAS HERBERT (BERT) MOSS. MOTOR MECHANIC, born DUNEDIN. Father’s parents were HENRY HERBERT MOSS, grandmother JAN MOSS NEE MCHUGH. Lived in BLUFF from 1900. Grandfather was a BLACKSMITH in Bluff. Father was a RIFLE SHOOTER, South Island Champion. ...

Overview Sheena looks at her family history in New Zealand after their immigration from Scotland i.e. her father’s occupation, setting up home and his employment with First Church; and her close association with first church from a baby. She went onto ring the bells and explains how to play these and the workings of First Church e.g. Communion, Sunday school and Bible Class. She attended Middle School and Southland Girls High School before going to Wellington to train as a dental nurse. On her...