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DODDS, Andrew James (Jim) interviewed by Paulette McFarland
Record Group — Box: 57
Identifier: H0616
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...
Dates:
1998
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
KIRKWOOD, Thomas Steadman (Tom) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box: 52
Identifier: H0561
Overview
Forty years ago the Te Anau Basin underwent dramatic change as a result of some large government projects. The country's biggest farm development scheme had begun in the Te Anau Basin the previous decade, but its real effects on the landscape and community was not apparent until the 1960s and 1970s. As a farm manager and field officer for the Department of Lands & Survey during that time, Tom recalls what was involved in the development of the area he was appointed to oversee - the...
Dates:
2006
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
MACKENZIE, Donald Blair interviewed by Ann McKenzie
Record Group — Box: 1
Identifier: H0104
Overview
In this interview Donald recalls family history dating back to Great Grandparents and the history of their/his property at Greenbush, his own early life and family life and education. After leaving school he went to shearing school and took over the running of the family farm with his brother Robert. He tells of the various farming practices during this time. The family was eventually sold to his son Scott.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 2012-2013
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
PIRIE, Ewen Alexander interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 26
Identifier: H0111
Overview
In this interview Ewen describes his family history in detail, dating back to his grandfather’s journey to NZ via goldmining in Australia and the establishing himself in farming in NZ. He refers to a book ‘One Hundred Years at Morton Mains’ which records his grandparents and their descendants. He discusses his relationship with his father and their religious beliefs. Ewen goes on to discuss tractors and their advancement in farming, deer stalking and culling, joining the army, friendships...
Dates:
2012
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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