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McKENZIE, Avice Joy interviewed by Judith Thomas
Record Group — Box: 61
Identifier: H0521
Dates:
2022
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
MCLEOD, Reginald George Alexander interviewed by Gill Poplur
Record Group — Box: 31
Identifier: H0224
Overview
In this interview Reginald starts his story in the 1940s around Gore/Mataura looking at general living, farming practices and culture of the times. He talks of his interest in rugby and support of Pirates Rugby Club. Reginald also gives a detailed account of his working career as an electrician, becoming an electrical inspector and supporting the police 1988-1996.
Dates:
2014
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
McQUARRIE, Walter William Donald interviewed by Lloyd Esler
Record Group — Box: 20
Identifier: H0142
Overview
In this interview Walter recalls early memories of South Invercargill, grandparents, the history of his Dalrymple Street home, boat sheds on Tweed Street, dredging at Stead Street bridge and the naming of McQuarrie Street after his great-great grandfather. He also talks about his education, employment and that of his grandfather’s and father’s in the family engineering business. He also discusses wartime, trams, and the Invercargill Airport. Walter also tells of his enjoyment of cars and he...
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Melrose College
Record Group
Identifier: A0309
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1918 - 1921
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
MILLER, Elizabeth Carolyn (Liz) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 33
Identifier: H0271
Overview
This interview is part of the Grand Hotel Project. In it Liz recalls her time working as a waitress at the Grand Hotel and the visit there by the Queen in 1954. She worked here for five years after school and in holidays prior to attending Training College and a spending a year learning speech therapy in Christchurch. She worked as a speech therapist before teaching. Liz also give an insight into her family life during this time.
Dates:
2016
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
MILLER, Elizabeth Carolyn (Liz) interviewed by Gill Poplur
Record Group — Box: 31
Identifier: H0231
Overview
In this interview Liz discusses and tells the story of her family covering topics such as: family interest in reading, recreational activities, wartime restrictions and memories, her education kindergarten through to Dunedin Teachers College and a Chinese built cave her parents lived in during the depression.
Dates:
2015
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
MILLER, Elizabeth Carolyn (Liz) interviewed by Seona Craig
Record Group — Box: 29
Identifier: H0192
Overview
In this interview Elizabeth (Liz) recalls, describes and details her professional journey from teacher and speech language therapist, to children's librarian and story teller. She tells of extensive travelling around the world visiting different libraries and cultures, how she incorporated the knowledge she gained into the library system here and the resources she created to bring stories alive.
Dates:
2014
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
MILLER, Ralph David interviewed by Avis McDonald
Record Group — Box: 17
Identifier: H0085
Overview
In this interview Ralph talks of his family history, education, employment, sporting interests, marriage and children. But predominantly this interview is about his keen interest in mountain climbing of which he gives a detailed description discussing planning, equipment, safety gear, climbing companions, avalanches and mountains climbed.
Dates:
2011
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
MITCHELL, Samantha Adrian interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 30
Identifier: H0213
Overview
Samantha recalls family history and their immigration to New Zealand from America in 1974, becoming an artist, awards won and art shows participated in. She details residencies she has done in Invercargill, Newcastle/Sydney and Brooklyn. She shares her impressions of Invercargill, local stories used in her work and some local history.
Dates:
2014
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
MOSS, William Hebert (Bill) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 27
Identifier: H0179
Overview
William talks of his family history and moving to Niagara where his father worked in the sawmill. He tells of his education at Niagara and Waikawa schools, chores and trips to Invercargill annually on the train. His family shifted to Wellington and after he became a photo engraver, he took up employment with Craigs in Invercargill and played for Blues Rugby Club. William became a Member of the Graphics and Arts Federation and explains the process of photo engraving, the history of Craigs and of...
Dates:
2012
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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