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CLARKE, Jane Shirley interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 30
Identifier: H0201
Overview
In this interview Jane talks about her family and family history being born in Wyndham. She goes on to discuss her various areas of employment, marriage, first home in Morton Street and then the move to Glengarry where she has remained. Jane talks of the development of the new suburb and her involvement in the local community through committees, fundraising etc. She reflects on life back then in the neighbourhood and life now as well as social activities, interests and the purchase of their...
Dates:
2014
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Southland Oral History Project
DIXON, Ngarita Helen interviewed by Maree Frewen-Wilkes
Record Group — Box: 25
Identifier: H0405
Dates:
2019
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DONALDSON, John Malcolm interviewed by Phil Hoskin
Record Group — Box: 46
Identifier: H0462
Dates:
2021
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DONALDSON, John Malcolm interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box: 52
Identifier: H0562
Overview
In 1965, as Te Anau faced a surge in population due to two major government construction projects in the district, John Donaldson saw an opportunity to set up his own pharmacy business in the town. A lean-to built onto another shop on the main street was the start of a 31-year tenure as Te Anau's pharmacist during which time he was also involved in the community's first ambulance service as well as its high school and local council. All of these topics are discussed through the interview during...
Dates:
2006
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
DOUGLAS, Letitia Joan (Lettie) interviewed by Alva Faul
Record Group — Box: 45
Identifier: H0483
Overview
Letitia Douglas was born in Invercargill in 1916 and lived there all her life. In this interview she recalls her education at Waihopai School and Southland Girls High School and her maternity, Plunket, midwifery and postgraduate nursing training. She describes joining Guides in 1929 and being in the Southland Girls High School Company and the St John's Church Guide Company. Letitia talks about camping, patrols, promise, laws, good turns and flags. She was a midwife at St Helens for five years...
Dates:
1998
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
FAUL, Alva Mary interviewed by Anne McCraken
Record Group — Box: 45
Identifier: H0350
Dates:
2019
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
FAUL, John Keith interviewed by Anne McCracken
Record Group — Box: 23
Identifier: H0399
Dates:
2019
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
GORDON, Patricia Dawn (Patsy) interviewed by Margaret Ann Irving
Record Group — Box: 61
Identifier: H0589
Dates:
2022 - 2023
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
HARTSTONGE, Michael Joseph interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 30
Identifier: H0206
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Michael talks about life during childhood and different places he lived, ending up in the Glengarry suburb of Invercargill. He describes his inspector role with Invercargill City Council Building Consents Team and about serving as a liaison between Invercargill City Council and the South Alive Community Group, where he became involved in community development and voluntarism through such projects as establishing...
Dates:
2014
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
HOLMES, Caroline Marjory interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group — Box: 30
Identifier: H0204
Overview
This interview is part of the "Discovering Glengarry’s Community Spirit" project. Carolyn talks of her travels around the world before settling in Glengarry in 2002. She originally came from Scotland before living in Hong Kong and Botswana. She discusses the cultural differences of the various places she has lived in. Carolyn talks about settling into Glengarry, making friends, interest in art, First Impressions Group, and community.
Dates:
2014
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
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