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DEAKER, Cyril Richard (Dick) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box: 53
Identifier: H0567
Overview
It was 1960 when Dick Deaker first set foot in Fiordland as a schoolboy introduced to deerhunting expeditions. Three years later, he was back on a more permanent basis having started work as a deer culler in the nearby Takitimu Mountains and the Murchison Mountains/Takahe area. It wasn't long after gaining a private pilot's licence in 1968 that he combined his two great interests — hunting and aviation. By bringing out the deer he shot in his fixed wing Piper Cub, he could sell for a relatively...
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
SUTTON, Roger Robertson interviewed by Beth Cairns
Record Group — Box: 19
Identifier: H0345
Overview
In this interview Roger recalls his childhood memories and his strong interest in wild life/local history. He goes on to describe his war years and where he was posted. On returning home he details his work the protection of wild life through numerous organisations including: the Southland Acclimation Society, QE 11 National Trust, Catchment Board, Fisheries and Wildlife Management and details the Manapouri Power Station Project.
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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