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ASHBY, Ronald William (Ron) interviewed by Helen Frizzell
Record Group — Box: 57
Identifier: H0610
Overview
Ron, born 1937, grew up in Mandeville, near Gore. He is one of 10 children in a close knit family. His parents were not well off— rabbits were a valuable source of family income. Music was a big part of family life. About half the family played musical instruments - Ron later played in dance bands.After attending the local primary school and secondary school in Gore, Ron began work as a labourer in the early 1950's. In 1952 his brother helped him get a job at Fleming & Co where he has...
Dates:
1998
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
AYSON, Peter Douglas Giffin interviewed by Wendy Williamson
Record Group — Box: 17
Identifier: H0119
Overview
In this interview Peter talks of his family settling at Warepa and their history. His Grandfather wrote a book titled ‘Pioneering in Otago’ and Peter himself wrote a book about the Ayson Story. He was appointed the Chief of the Ayson Society. He recalls memories of his home, his mother’s chores e.g. laundry, cooking etc., his own chores, silent movies and the first talking movie. He covers social customs events and gatherings e.g. Christmas, gift evenings. Peter tells of his education,...
Dates:
2009
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Southland Oral History Project
BOLGER, Montague Graham (Monty) interviewed by Edna McKelvie
Record Group — Box: 57
Identifier: H0611
Overview
Montague Bolger was born in Christchurch in 1910. Mentions his Irish grandparents meeting on the journey to New Zealand and subsequently having four sons. Notes that his parents John and Ethel had six sons. Recalls his father's employment at Costers coal mine, the Mataura Freezing Works and on their farm on the Mataura Winton road. Describes attending the Mataura School and leaving at the age of fourteen. Talks about working as engine driver at Rowes coal mine where his father was manager....
Dates:
1998
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
BRADLEY, Norah Kathleen Interviewed by Margaret Ann Irving
Record Group — Box: 43
Identifier: H0464
Dates:
2005 - 2006
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
BRAND, Esther Mary interviewed by Margaret Ann Irving
Record Group — Box: 8
Identifier: H0236
Dates:
2004
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
BURROWS, Charles Joseph interviewed by Win Hamilton
Record Group — Box: 57
Identifier: H0612
Overview
Charles Burrows was born in 1871 [1872 stated on his gravestone] and arrived in New Zealand with his parents in September 1874. His father Nathan Burrows was gardener in Invercargill and then for G M Bell at Waimea Estate near Riversdale. Discusses his early life and early Gore history. Charles Burrows was a successful nurseryman, Borough Councillor and was involved on school committees and church management but the tape does not include this latter material. Recalls aspects of his early life...
Dates:
1970
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
CATTO, Leslie John (Jack) interviewed by Margaret McDougall
Record Group — Box: 1
Identifier: H0093
Overview
In this interview Jack tells of his family, growing up on the farm i.e. the home, going to school, food chores etc. He goes on to talk of his marriage and children; and describes the war years and its effect on his family i.e. death of his brother. Jack also talks about the history of their farm e.g. 3 generations, accidents and type of farming.
Dates:
2012
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
COLLINSON, Mary Ellen Wenham (Nellie) interviewed by Edith Ruddenklau
Record Group — Box: 24
Identifier: H0377
Overview
Nellie was 95 at the time of this interview. She talks about her parents coming to New Zealand from the UK and arriving in Bluff. Her father was involved in the building part of the hospital in Invercargill when it was sited in Dee Street, the Mataura freezing works and the Royal Mail Hotel in Lumsden. Her mother, Grace Wilson, was very good at needlework. Nellie talks about her school days and games played as a child. On leaving school, Nellie went to work for H&J Smiths. She then nursed...
Dates:
1993
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
CRONIN, William Francis (Bill) interviewed by Valmai Redhead
Record Group — Box: 58
Identifier: H0456
Dates:
2010
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Southland Oral History Project
DAVIDSON, Andrew Reid interviewed by Paulette McFarland
Record Group — Box: 57
Identifier: H0615
Overview
Reid Davidson was born in Gore in 1932. Gives details about his parents. Describes his house on Main Street, Gore, his schooling and reasons for leaving school and going to work in his father's shop. Mentions meeting his wife and their wedding. Discusses his family connection with the grocery business, his father working with McKibbon (McGibbon) and Company and starting his own business. Gives details of the shop's growth, some of the jobs, competition within the business, the mark up,...
Dates:
1998
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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