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ROULSTON, William Kenneth interviewed by Joy Lietze
Record Group — Box: 21
Identifier: H0050
Overview
In this interview Bill recalls and reflects on his early life on the family farm at Hillend and the purchase of their property at Toropuke. He goes on to talk of his experiences in the anti-tank unit in Italy during the Second World War. He follows on with his return to the farm at Toropuke and how his experiences at war initially impacted on his life on his return. He looks at the improvements he made while farming the property, marriage and family; and at times compares happenings of today...
Dates:
2011
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
SMITH, Graeme John interviewed by Rosalyn Smith
Record Group — Box: 24
Identifier: H0088
Overview
In this interview Graeme looks at family history of parents/grandparents, their farm, employment, and marriages. Graeme recalls family outings, childhood activities, education, sports, interest in drama and his apprenticeship as a carpenter. He also covers his marriage, children and his involvement in community projects and fundraising in Tapanui e.g. the building of the Tapanui Community Centre; and his love of history and writing ‘Tapanui turns 100'.
Dates:
2011
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
TAYLOR, Geoffrey Dawson interviewed by Edith Ruddenklau
Record Group — Box: 56
Identifier: H0468
Dates:
1994
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
TURNER, Ann Clark interviewed by Edith Ruddenklau
Record Group — Box: 44
Identifier: H0371
Overview
This interview was commissioned by Women's Division of Federated Farmers for a project entitled Pioneer Women. In this interview, Ann talks about how her family came to New Zealand from England on the Scimitar. She talks about early life in Lowburn, in Central Otago. Ann went to school in Invercargill and then she worked at Mt Pisa Station. She talks about rabbitting, farm life and her large family.
Dates:
1990
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
YOUNG, Suzanne Blanche (Sue/Suzie) Interviewed by Edith Ruddenklau
Record Group — Box: 59
Identifier: H0509
Dates:
1998
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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