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DRUMMOND, Peter Wallace interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box: 15
Identifier: H0269
Overview
In this interview Peter covers family history and genealogy, the family farming operation and his contribution to this. At the age of 19 he started importing tractors from Hungary. This introduced trade between New Zealand and Hungary and he was supported by local MPs Brian Talboys and Peter Gordon. Along with his brother he patented a handle for a cattle bale, which proved popular and he and his brother would make these in the evening and during the day they ran the farm. Wallace also covers...
Dates:
2016
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Drummond School
Record Group
Identifier: A0188
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1887 - 1954
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
DUFF, Albert Gordon (Bert) interviewed by Avis McDonald
Record Group — Box: 2
Identifier: H0067
Overview
Bert speaks of and describes his family history, life, education and growing up at Rimu e.g. attending Rimu School, rabbiting, sports, working on and owning his farm and farming practices. He also covers the outbreak of World War 2 and its effects on family and country.
Dates:
2011
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DUFFY, Catherine Mary interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group — Box: 22
Identifier: H0264
Overview
This interview is part of the Gorge Road Collection. In this interview Mary talks of her family history and immigration from Ireland. Her family moved to a farm close to the Waituna Lagoon. She describes Kapuka South School, transport to school, classroom setup and general school day of the era. The family had an orchard in Roxbourgh. Mary began playing the piano when at secondary school and details her various experiences playing in the community. She goes on to describe the family farm,...
Dates:
2016
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DUMBLE, Myrtle Eileen interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 34
Identifier: H0263
Overview
In this interview Myrtle tells of her time training and working at Riverton Hospital. She gives a description of her training, the set up of the wards, patient numbers, beds, wages and living conditions. She also looks at life and social life on days off.
Dates:
2016
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DUNCAN, James Bernard (Jimmy, Jag) interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box: 15
Identifier: H0279
Overview
In this interview James tells in detail his family history before talking of his employment in various areas of Australia and his return to Rotorua and Auckland. When he moved to Christchurch, he became a long-distance truck driver until he had an accident and decided to return come to Southland where he worked in the coal mines for 23 years before being made redundant. Safety issues in the mines were a concern of his. After leaving the mines he was employed by Brightwood Sawmill in Otautau,...
Dates:
2016
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Dunearn School
Record Group
Identifier: A0189
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1919 - 1990
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
DUSTON, Gordon Thomas interviewed by Seona Craig
Record Group — Box: 29
Identifier: H0212
Overview
This interview is part of the Awarua Radio Communications Museum collection. In this interview Gordon recalls involvement with Awarua Communication Museum, fundraising for this and some of the identities involved in this project. He also looks at his career starting with his employment at the Post Office Lines Branch, marriage and joining Southland Tramping Club. He recalls his work on the Deep Cove Project, Tiwai Aluminum Smelter and various other businesses around Invercargill
Dates:
2014
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DYKES, Robert Gordon (Bob) interviewed by Lynda Gray
Record Group — Box: 63
Identifier: H0504
Dates:
2014
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
East Forest Hill School
Record Group
Identifier: A0190
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1886 - 1926
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
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