Overview Jim Dodds was born in Charlton in 1917. Describes the house in which he grew up and schooling at Charlton School from 1922 to 1930. Comments on the effect of the Depression and World War II on neighbourliness. Recalls the children's farm jobs and his work driving a team of horses after leaving school. Recalls family holidays to Owaka, Otawa and Riverton. Describes music at the dances, meeting his wife, his engagement and wedding. Talks about conscription for World War II and being released to...

Overview Natalie Dolamore was born in Gore in 1921. Describes her childhood home with a live-in maid and part-time gardener, washerwoman and dressmaker. Mentions her father was a solicitor and her mother was of Swiss extraction. Talks about her grandparents, a typical Sunday, visiting, family holidays, Gore Main School, reading and other leisure activities. Comments on the distinction between professional and working class in the town. Describes tertiary education at Canterbury College in 1939 and gives...

Abstract Andrew James (Jim) DODDSRecorded: Friday 6 February 1998Interviewer: Paulette McFarlandAbstracter: Dickon John MilnesSIDE 102.00’ Details PARENT'S occupations and place of origin. Includes FAMILY HISTORY of Grandparents and siblings.05.00' Describes the HOUSE he grew up in. Gives details of the rooms, layout, and sleeping arrangements.08.30' Describes SCHOOL DAYS at CHARLETON PRIMARY SCHOOL 1922 - 1930....

Abstract Interviewee: NATALIE DOLAMOREInterviewer: Joan HarveyAbstracted by: Joan HarveyFIRST INTERVIEW: 26TH March 1996SIDE 1 00.10 EARLY CHILDHOOD - a loving mother. Father remote from family. FATHER a solicitor - describes his involvement in GORE MENS CLUB. Strict.02.80 Details domestic arrangements. SERVANTS - a "live-in" maid; part-time gardener - weekly washerwoman - seasonal dressmaker. Servants paid low wages....

Overview Annie Favel was born in Edendale in 1909. Gives details about the history and location of her family farm and other dairy farms in the area. Mentions dairy factories at Seaward Downs and Edendale. Describes the Ayrshire cows, the milking process, the milking season, milking both by hand and with machinery and making butter. Describes the effect of World War I and the Depression on the farm and community. Describes the house, gardens, farm buildings, farm equipment and windmills on the farm....

Overview Catherine Geddes was born in Bluff in 1922. Gives details of her parents and grandparents. Explains connection with Knapdale Station. Recalls growing up at Pyramid Siding, their food, games, clothing, celebrations and education at the local school. Recalls visiting sports teams, sports day at Riverton, getting to school, the difficulty of getting to the local high school and secondary education at Columba College. Describes studying music, being a boarder and leaving school at the time of the...