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LEITCH, Sarah Susan interviewed by Beth Cairns

 Record Group — Box: 38
Identifier: H0372
Overview Sarah Leitch was born at Colac Bay in 1908. In this interview Sarah describes her schooling and living for some time with the Cootes family of Otaki. She recalls returning home to Southland and working at hotels including the Grand Hotel and the Club Hotel and as a housekeeper for Mrs Lillicrap. Sarah talks about the Depression years and muttonbirding from Big South Cape and Puwai. Describes washing day. She recalls visiting her grandfather Henry Davis at Morven. She describes marrying at the...
Dates: 1998

Abstract of Sarah Susan LEITCH, 1998

 Item — Box: 38
Identifier: H03720002
Abstract SARAH SUSAN LEITCHRecorded: 17-27 July 1998Interviewer: Beth CairnsAbstracter: Unnamed (Retyped by Jean Hawkes)NOTES:SARAH SUSAN LEITCH born in 1908 at COLAC BAY, SOUTHLANDCalled 'DOLLY” by father's people – “BUB” by mother's people[FATHER]: – CHARLIE BATES of FLAX POINT – 1862-1935[MOTHER]: – EMILY TE MAIRE DAVIS of MOERAKI - 1882-1937[SIBLINGS]: – EDWARD 'SONNY' 1906-1981 – ARTHUR...
Dates: 1998

Abstract of Frederick Jonas (Fred) NAYLOR, 2024

 Item — Box: 38
Identifier: H03670002
Abstract H0367 Frederick Jonas (Fred) NAYLORInterviewer: Ethel NaylorAbstracter: Judith ChristieInterview: 1970sTRACK One00:00 CAPTAIN JOLLY – WWI Spencer Jolly was a relative. Died of wounds received at Armentieres.00.45 Self was a member of the ATHOL TERRITORIALS – in August 1914 members were asked if anyone wanted to fight for their country. Self was first to volunteer. Left with JACK BLACK who worked the NOKOMAI CLAIMS....
Dates: 2024

NAYLOR, Frederick Jonas (Fred) interviewed by Ethel Naylor

 Record Group — Box: 38
Identifier: H0367
Overview In this interview Fred details in depth his service during WW1. He tells of battles, weapons, machinery and life in the trenches and the people he fought alongside. He also recalls his sea voyages to and from Europe.
Dates: 1970s