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MOYLAN, Juliette Margaret (Julie) interviewed by Anne McCracken
Record Group — Box: 31
Identifier: H0413
Dates:
Majority of material found within 2019-2020
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
NEILSEN, William David (Bill) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box: 50
Identifier: H0548
Overview
As he says during the recording, Bill's intention, on first being appointed General Manager of the THC Hotel in Te Anau in 1979, was to do the job for a couple of years and move on. Twenty-five years later he is still living in the town having played a prominent role in tourism in both Te Anau and Milford Sound. In this profile, Bill not only discusses tourism and the development of the hospitality industry in the region and across New Zealand, but he also provides an insight into the lives of...
Dates:
2005
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
NEYLON, James Francis interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group — Box: 21
Identifier: H0077
Overview
In this interview Jim describes his family history, life in Nightcaps, early childhood memories and education at Wrey’s Bush Convent and St Kevins in Oamaru. He worked in the mining industry for 43 years and gives a detailed description of this work and the history of the mines, conditions of work, strikes and an explosion/fire in the Wairaki mine in 1972. He tells of his marriage and 5 children; their lives and achievements.
Dates:
2008
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
PORT, Charles Henry (Charlie) interviewed by Warrick McCallum
Record Group — Box: 12
Identifier: H0281
Overview
In this interview Charlie shares memories and stories from his life including his family history, properties he has owned, his occupations and marriage. He also talks about power generation starting at the hydroelectricity plant at Monowai, long-time local doctor, Dr Trotter, taking part in sports days at Limehills and Tuatapere; and his many friends.
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Richard Soper Photographs
Record Group
Identifier: A0120
Dates:
c.1900 - c.1920
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
SMITH, William Nicol McIntyre (Bill) interviewed by Dickon John Milnes
Record Group — Box: 55
Identifier: H0624
Overview
William Smith was born in Lumsden in 1917. Gives details of his father's gold dredging in the Waikaka Valley. Describes a dredge, its operation and the shareholding of three companies - Lilysleaf, Rosedale and Star Dredging. Discusses associated industries including coal carting to feed the steam engines on the dredges. Mentions the coal came from the Waikaka Valley. Describes the dredge on Cummings' property owned by J A S Aitkin. Recalls the sound and smell of dredges. Describes the landscape...
Dates:
1998
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Waimomo Estate (Birchwood)
Record Group
Identifier: A0613
Dates:
1923
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
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