Abstract Raymond Shearing Interviewer: Janice TempletonAbstracter: Jean Hawkes [NOTE: The machinery collection that is referred to is at WAIPANGO not the one at Thornbury - JH] Track 100.0 Interviewer identification00.40 Family Tree – Mentioned.00.50 RAYMOND ROBERT FRANCIS SHEARING born RIVERTON MATERNITY HOSPITAL. Doesn't use 'Francis'. Reason – Explained. Eldest of family.01.34 Father – FRANCIS JOHN...

Overview Muriel Anne GerkenInterviewer: Cathy MacfieAbstractor: Cathy MacfieFirst Interview: 23 March 2021TRACK 100.04 Interview identification00.50 MURIEL ANNE GERKEN, nee CURTIS born in 194501.05 Interview agreement01.48 End of Track 1TRACK 200.06 FAMILY BACKGROUND Early vague memory of living with MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER at GAP ROAD EAST, WINTON. Never saw father until he moved them...

Overview In this interview Muriel shares family history, her interest in horse riding, and friendships. She tells of her marriage to Raymond Gerken and of building their first home in Otatara. They built a second home on their property on Black Road Otarara. She describes the Otatara Community and some of its identities. She has a love for running an interest she shares with her son Jason.