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Tapanui (N.Z.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

LIETZE, Sadie May interviewed by Joy Lietze

 Record Group — Box 19
Identifier: H0058
Overview In the first interview Sadie talks of her early life, education, health and family on a dairy farm on the Otago Peninsula. After leaving school Sadie attended Dunedin Tech and studied art, English, and maths for 2 years. Her family moved to Burke where Sadie found employment. During the war years Sadie joined the NZ Women’s Land Service where she worked in Omarama and Kelso. When in Kelso she met her husband. She goes onto to talk about her family and involvement in the women’s section of...
Dates: 2011
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / LIETZE, Sadie May interviewed by Joy Lietze

PARKS, Alan Percival interviewed by Joy Lietze

 Record Group
Identifier: H0633
Overview In this interview Alan describes and details his family history, his education, employment, marriage, children, and ownership of several farms in the Tapanui area. He talks of his interests which include: playing in the brass band, flying, being a member of the Lions Club, his work on the Tapanui Presbyterian Church committee, vintage and veteran cars.
Dates: 2023
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / PARKS, Alan Percival interviewed by Joy Lietze

PEARCE, Hazel Clementina Interviewed by Liz van der Linden

 Record Group
Identifier: H0675
Dates: 2024
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / PEARCE, Hazel Clementina Interviewed by Liz van der Linden

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 / REDDITT, Leslie James interviewed by Joy Lietze

SMITH, Graeme John interviewed by Rosalyn Smith

 Record Group — Box 24
Identifier: H0088
Overview In this interview Graeme looks at family history of parents/grandparents, their farm, employment, and marriages. Graeme recalls family outings, childhood activities, education, sports, interest in drama and his apprenticeship as a carpenter. He also covers his marriage, children and his involvement in community projects and fundraising in Tapanui e.g. the building of the Tapanui Community Centre; and his love of history and writing ‘Tapanui turns 100'.
Dates: 2011
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / SMITH, Graeme John interviewed by Rosalyn Smith

STEEL, Elizabeth Margaret (Betty) interviewed by Gloria McHutchon

 Record Group
Identifier: H0636
Dates: 2020 - 2021
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / STEEL, Elizabeth Margaret (Betty) interviewed by Gloria McHutchon

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