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FOSTER, William Russell (Bill) by Gordon Duston
Record Group — Box: 43
Identifier: H0442
Dates:
2021
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
JOHNSTONE, Thomas William Edward (Tom) interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group — Box: 14
Identifier: H0295
Overview
In this interview, Tom tells of family history, his education and employment history. He describes his time overseas during WW2 in Egypt, North Africa and Italy over a 3-year period. On return to New Zealand Tom tells of employment and purchase of a farm at Lochiel as well as talking of his interests which included: playing rugby and horse racing. He both raised and owned race horses.
Dates:
2017
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
LINDSAY, Frank Ritchie interviewed by Richard Savory
Record Group — Box: 18
Identifier: H0343
Overview
Ritchie looks at the history of the family farm in Drummond i.e. the various owners and at his extended family. He describes crops and farming practices and he was educated at Isla bank School and Southland Technical College leaving school at 14 to work on the farm. He remembers Invercargill Show Days, Stock sales at Winton and his war years’ service. He purchased his farm with the support of father’s friend. He discusses the rabbit problem and control of this and general life e.g. kerosene...
Dates:
2009
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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