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JOHNSTON, Robert Andrew interviewed by Avis McDonald
Record Group — Box: 3
Identifier: H0005
Overview
This interview covers Bob’s working life at the Flax Mill where he grew up in Redan, Eastern Southland. Detailed accounts of the working of the mill including a description of the dam and water race – turbines. Also some discussion of farming and contracting.
Dates:
2010
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
McDONALD, Avis Jennifer interviewed by Sandy Eggleston
Record Group — Box: 18
Identifier: H0086
Overview
In this interview whilst Avis covers her family history dating back to her grandparents, she predominantly focuses on the flax industry through reflecting on and describing her family’s involvement in this industry, the history of the industry and its workers. Avis also covers her education, employment and siblings.
Dates:
2011
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
TEMPLETON, William Stewart Reid (Bill) interviewed by Avis McDonald
Record Group — Box: 37
Identifier: H0354
Dates:
2018
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
