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CAMPBELL, Wilson Cameron interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box: 48
Identifier: H0530
Overview
In this interview, Wilson recounts his early life in the Catlins and Balcultha. Wilson started his first business at the age of 16, selling fruit and produce from Central Otago to retailers in Gore. Wilson then recounts his time in the air force during WWII. At the end of the war Wilson and his wife Verna moved to Te Anau. Wilson became involved in local tourism. He describes a plan he came up with for a ski field on Mt Luxmore. He recalls how he and Lawson Burrows discovered the glow worm...
Dates:
2003 - 2004
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
LAMONT, Donald Joseph interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box: 6
Identifier: H0019
Overview
This interview covers Donald’s early family life, his father's business and a description of their family life. He shares his experiences in the army and being in the 9th Reinforcements sent to the Middle East. Donald reflects on the effects of war and describes life after the war: marriage, going into farming through the ballot system gaining a farm in the Waikaka Valley, and the rehabilitation scheme. Joined Men of the Trees and planted several plantations.
Dates:
2009
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
SUTTON, Roger Robertson interviewed by Beth Cairns
Record Group — Box: 19
Identifier: H0345
Overview
In this interview Roger recalls his childhood memories and his strong interest in wild life/local history. He goes on to describe his war years and where he was posted. On returning home he details his work the protection of wild life through numerous organisations including: the Southland Acclimation Society, QE 11 National Trust, Catchment Board, Fisheries and Wildlife Management and details the Manapouri Power Station Project.
Dates:
2000
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
