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COYLE, David John interviewed by Joy Lietze
Record Group — Box: 28
Identifier: H0189
Overview
In this extensive interview David recalls his family history and life; World War 2, education and in employment. He goes in to detail about his employment in the timber industry in Tapanui covering aspects from the sawmills through to the selling of the timber off shore.
Dates:
2013
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
REDDITT, Leslie James interviewed by Joy Lietze
Record Group — Box: 2
Identifier: H0032
Overview
Leslie talks of his family history, education and home domestic life in the Tapanui area. He describes the depression years, working in the forestry in Rotorua, the loss of his brother in the war, his marriage/family and farming life, where he has seen many changes and practices over 70 years in the industry. Leslie also talks about steam trains and rail service in the area as well as his interest in the Racing Club and Dog trails.
Dates:
2010
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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