Overview In this interview Liz discusses and tells the story of her family covering topics such as: family interest in reading, recreational activities, wartime restrictions and memories, her education kindergarten through to Dunedin Teachers College and a Chinese built cave her parents lived in during the depression.

Abstract ELIZABETH CAROLYN (LIZ) MILLERInterviewed by Gil PoplurDISC 1Track 11.40 A family with a background of reading3.36 Places family lived. 4.50 Involvement in church 8.40 Working for her brother9.54 A reading household10.29 Nearly self-sufficient family. 14.04 Liz sent on important errandsTrack 20.00 Continued story of errand to H&J Smiths...

Abstract John Alexander (Jack) StirlingInterviewed by Jane CraskeFirst interview: 1st April 2015TRACK 100:00 Interview identification01:50 John Alexander Stirling, known as Jack, born in 1927.02:14 Father was William Stirling, born in the Wyndham District, parents farmed. He was 12years old when his parents moved to Waimahaka. Waimahaka School. He bought his own farm which is where Jack grew up on.02.55 Mother...

Overview Agnes recalls family history, moving to Balclutha, education and employment there. She became a nurse working at Balclutha hospital where she met her husband who was a farmer. She gave up nursing to work on the farm and talks of their home, birth of their children, farm work, the children’s education and employment.

Overview In this interview Reginald starts his story in the 1940s around Gore/Mataura looking at general living, farming practices and culture of the times. He talks of his interest in rugby and support of Pirates Rugby Club. Reginald also gives a detailed account of his working career as an electrician, becoming an electrical inspector and supporting the police 1988-1996.

Overview AGNES JEAN LAMBInterviewer: Jane CraskInterview date: 30th September 2014Track 10.34 Name and date of birth (1922)1.38 Born in Nurse MCINTRYE’s NURSING HOME in BALCLUTHA. Living 10 miles up CLUTHA RIVER. (Think it was called) AWAMANGU.2.10 Only child. Parents were from WAIKOUAITI. Mother [AGNES PARK] was 41, Father [JOHN ALEXANDER GALBRAITH] was 40. Father served in WW12.41 Father was a PLOUGHMAN at the...