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McCROSTIE, Betty Agnes interviewed by Virginia Broughton
Record Group — Box: 15
Identifier: H0247
Overview
In this interview Betty talks about numerous topics and memories she has over the years. These include: stories of her brother Laurie, who sadly died young in a drowning accident, her own interests and career as a teacher, her marriage and involvement in gymnastics, athletics and swimming as well as being a judge for the Miss Southland competition and later the Miss New Zealand competition. She talks of her husband and his career, their children and living in Invercargill and Queenstown.
Dates:
2016
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
ZIMMERMAN, Walter interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 12
Identifier: H0172
Overview
In this interview Walter tells of his family history, religion, his father’s various occupations and his own education including learning to play the piano. He looks at how as a child having two paper runs and becoming a milk boy saving every cent enabled him to purchase 2 quarter acre sections at the age of 12. Walter has led a very varied and interesting life which has seen him attend Lincoln College, become a shearer, own his own farms, become involved in community work which included: The...
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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