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COGHLAN, Gerald and Beverley interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box: 4
Identifier: H0071
Overview
This interview looks at the building of the new Mossburn Community Centre, the fund raising efforts of the community e.g. Mossburn 1600 (bike ride) which is described in detail. It goes onto the construction and opening of the new centre which has several clubs within it e.g. Rifle range, Netball Courts, Basketball, and Badminton etc.
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
REID, Roy Watson interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box: 39
Identifier: H0107
Overview
In this interview Roy tells of his family history dating back to 1888, his home, education, childhood activities on the farm e.g., rabbiting, catching eels. He details farming sheep and fescue. He looks at the history of and changes to Mossburn, social activities and how his parents met.
Dates:
2013
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
STEVENS, Geoffrey Charles interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box: 39
Identifier: H0387
Dates:
2019
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
STRINGER, Isobel Mary interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box: 11
Identifier: H0163
Overview
In this interview Isobel tells of her life growing up and living in the Mossburn area on a farm. She recalls getting electricity, the coal range and oil lamps. She learnt to play the piano and played the organ every second Sunday at Church. Isobel talks of meeting and marrying her husband and their 6 children and her interest in gardening and family recreational times. She recalls the community fundraising activities for the new Community Centre. In 1980 they moved to Queenstown.
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
THOMPSON, Dorothy Irene interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box: 41
Identifier: H0422
Dates:
2020
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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