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MURRAY, Daphne Isabel and Brian Maxwell interviewed by Nancy Burnett

 Record Group — Box: 19
Identifier: H0015
Overview This interview forms part of the 1984 Southland Flood Collection and is a topic based interview and was recorded following the 25th anniversary of the flood. Daphne undertook a support roll through Red Cross. There is a description of the history and purpose of Red Cross. She covers the collection and distribution of food, clothing and bedding as well as describing the daily Civil Defense meetings. Brian was a Housing Corp Building inspector and assessed damage to the flooded homes and he gives...
Dates: 2010

MURRAY, Judy Anne interviewed by Seona Craig

 Record Group — Box: 32
Identifier: H0237
Overview In this interview Judy discusses and explains family history, Nurse Training and employment history, social life in Invercargill; referring to the Grand Hotel and the Brown Owl, before talking about marriage, family, and farming. Judy was involved in Riding for the Disabled for 25 years. She also talks about overseas travel.
Dates: 2015

NALLY, Amanda Jane and Steven Christopher interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 22
Identifier: H0198
Overview This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. In this interview Steve and Amanda talk of their individual histories both personal and professional. Steve shares his journey of starting his brewery business and his vision for it. They both talk about living in the Glengarry area; what they like about and the history of the area.
Dates: 2014

NEWELL, Angela Mary interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 29
Identifier: H0197
Overview This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Angela shares early memories of growing up in Glengarry e.g., homes, friends, going to the mall on Saturdays, and late-night shopping on Friday nights in town. She discusses her interest in arts and her journey to her present occupation as Creative Projects Manager with Venture Southland.
Dates: 2014

PALMER, Margaret Robina interviewed by Tessa Smith

 Record Group — Box: 39
Identifier: H0454
Overview This interview covers Robina's early life in Glenham where she was born and raised on a small dairy farm. Robina recounts memories of farming life, her move to Roxburgh when she was eighteen, and her time living in Invercargill as a married woman. Robina details her family's history, living through WWII and her memories of D-Day, and other memories of her childhood.
Dates: 2021

PEEK, Rachel interviewed by Lesley Gray

 Record Group — Box: 40
Identifier: H0148
Overview In this interview Rachel recalls her early life, family, schooling and choice to train as a nurse starting in 1955. She looks at training during these years through to he becoming the Chief Nurse in 1985. She also recalls describes and discusses aspects of hospital life during her employment, the history of Kew Hospital Buildings, the changes and mergers of the Southland Hospital Board with Otago; as well as some of the well-known medical personnel who worked at Kew Hospital.
Dates: 2010

PETRIE, Charlotte Anne interviewed by Edith Ruddenklau

 Record Group — Box: 45
Identifier: H0476
Overview Charlotte begins by recalling her mother’s 100th birthday and her sister Gladys’s singing achievements and work in Australia. She goes onto share stories of her father, Isaac, career as a sea captain which took him around the South Pole in sailing and steam ship; and sailing a clipper between England and China at the turn of the 20th century. After which she shares her own achievements as an artist and attending the Slade School of Art in London and exhibitions she had. This is a story of a...
Dates: 1993

PIERCY, Geoffrey Thomson interveiwed by Nancy Burnett

 Record Group — Box: 28
Identifier: H0188
Overview In this interview Geoff discusses family history, education, employment, growing up in Invercargill and local history, an example being prohibition. Geoff has held many positions in the community these include: city councilor, directorships of Southern PHO and Invercargill Electricity Company.
Dates: 2013

PIPER, Richard Victor and Oliveanne Brennan interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 34
Identifier: H0222
Overview This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project.In this interview Richard recalls his education in Dunedin and becoming a pharmacist and the evolvution of pharmacies to their current format. Richard eventually brought Glengarry Pharmacy. Richard also discusses the Glengarry community, it’s diverse makeup and activities e.g., Elephant Races, Baby Competitions and their contributions to the community i.e., paying for the carpark in front of the shopping centre....
Dates: 2014

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Invercargill (N.Z.). City Council 1
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