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BAILEY, Mae Florence interviewed by Karyn Owen
Record Group — Box: 33
Identifier: H0248
Overview
In this interview Mae recalls her early memories of home, farm, education, training to become a nurse and her nursing career. She worked as a nurse until her marriage. She also recalls in detail her memories of WW2 and how it impacted their region. Later she talks about social activities which included: all the shopping available in Riverton, movies at Orepuki, summer trains coming to Riverton Beach and the Tuatapere Sports Day.
Dates:
2016
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
BICKLEY, Frank Ivan interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 3
Identifier: H0023
Overview
This interview covers Frank’s family, war service and work history; went on active service in 1943 to the Middle East with 9th Reinforcements. There is a description of training and battles in Italy and the battle of Casino. Frank was injured twice. On return to NZ to he worked on farms, at the freezing works, meet and married his wife Val. Interests include: Lions Club, Probus Bowls and Tai Chai.
Dates:
2010
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DAWSON, James Tasman (Jimmy) interviewed by Warrick McCallum
Record Group — Box: 12
Identifier: H0282
Overview
In this interview Jimmy talks of his family history and areas around Southland that he has lived. He talks of his education and employment and details his life, training and work in the AirForce during WW2. He was posted to Canada during this time. After the war he talks of his marriage and career as a builder in Queenstown. His interests include: running, fishing, and beach combing.
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
HAMLIN Frank Albert (Albie) interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 11
Identifier: H0039
Overview
In this interview Albie tells of his early life and education at Gummies Bush/Wild Bush; his employment history at the Dairy Factory and later on the Pest Board. He gives detailed descriptions of methods used for the eradication of rabbits. Albie went to war and tells of his involvement and experiences. He was a prisoner of war for two years. In 1975 he and his wife joined the Prisoner Of War Association tour through Europe.
Dates:
2006
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
HINKLEY, Nalda Carolyn interviewed by Richard Savory
Record Group — Box: 10
Identifier: H0075
Overview
In this interview Nalda looks extensively at her family history in Tasmania and their settling Riverton. She details her parent’s hotel, talks of school holidays, entertainment for children at Riverton, her own education and later employment. She reflects on the outbreak of WW2, its effects, joining the army, meeting her husband and his participation in Greece with 23rd battalion. She discusses Gratuities and Rehabilitation Assistance, the building of their first home and family life.
Dates:
2009
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
LINDSAY, Beryl Eileen Madge interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 8
Identifier: H0132
Overview
In this interview Beryl shares her family history and stories from her life. These start with her early life in Roxburgh and Lumsden. Beryl discusses her family's purchase of their farm at Gropher’s Bush, her education, childhood games, employment and marriage to Graham. When they married, they had hens and a cow and Beryl made her own butter. During WW2 Graham was in the Home Guard and Beryl was involved with the local Patriotic Society and knitted for the soldiers, sent food parcels overseas...
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
NUTTALL, Louis Norman (Lou) interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group — Box: 13
Identifier: H0287
PORT, Charles Henry (Charlie) interviewed by Warrick McCallum
Record Group — Box: 12
Identifier: H0281
Overview
In this interview Charlie shares memories and stories from his life including his family history, properties he has owned, his occupations and marriage. He also talks about power generation starting at the hydroelectricity plant at Monowai, long-time local doctor, Dr Trotter, taking part in sports days at Limehills and Tuatapere; and his many friends.
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
SOLOMON, Maurice Ian interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group — Box: 26
Identifier: H0157
Overview
In this extensive interview Maurice covers the many and varied aspects of his life which include his family history, the ways he earnt money as a child, his education, joining the navy at 15 and life in the Navy, followed by his fishing career on leaving the Navy and his art and craft career using wood, leather and bone craving. He also discusses his hobbies e.g. boxing, swimming, and the making of his own games as a child.
Dates:
2009
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
STUART, Alice May interviewed by Valerie Miller
Record Group — Box: 13
Identifier: H0285
Overview
In this interview Alice covers subjects such as her family arriving from the UK in 1864 and how they established their lives in Southland. She describes life on the farm in the early part of the 20th century. She goes on to recall her memories of attending Gummies Bush School and special activities she attended in holiday time e.g., 1924 Exhibition in Dunedin, Riverton Regatta each year and the Riverton Carnival. She discusses activities in her teenage years which included: sports, debating,...
Dates:
1999
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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