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Gold mines and mining

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

WILLS, Nancy Thelma interviewed by Warrick McCallum.

 Record Group — Box 13
Identifier: H0283
Overview In this interview Nancy details family history, education, chores, sports and musical interests. She gives a snapshot of life pre to post WW2 around Orepuki during this time. Her mother died when all the children were very young and they were brought up by their father. Nancy explains how they all worked together.
Dates: 2002

WILSON, Neville John interviewed by Vanya Bailey

 Record Group — Box 61
Identifier: H0585
Overview In this interview Neville tells of family history, The history of gold mining and the timber industry around Orepuki and Tuatapere. He talks about rabbiting and his father’s work on the Rabbit Board as well as his mother’s work as a Librarian at the Orepuki Library for 38 years. He goes on to give a history of Orepuki and tells of recreational activities, Christmas Days, Birthday Celebrations, entertainment and the affects of WW2. He gives a brief history of Captain Howell, his life and...
Dates: 2022