World War, 1939-1945
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McDONALD, Archibald Henry interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0140
Overview
In this interview Archie gives a family history and an account of where his ancestors settled in New Zealand on arrival from Scotland. He tells of the depression and growing up during it; and gives an account of how his family brought him up, looking at being an only child and chores he had to do e.g. prepare the copper for wash days and growing a veggie garden. He goes on to tell of his times spent on his grandparents’ farm e.g. with cousins, the process of milking, and rabbit shooting. He...
Dates:
2008
McDONALD, Ruth Lillian interviewed by Ailsa Dawson
Record Group
Identifier: H0450
Overview
Ruth McDonald was born in Hawera in 1911. In this interview, Ruth gives details of her father's family, the Dews. She recalls schooling at Ruawai, moving as a result of her father's occupation as cheese factory manager and living at Kakapuku (near Te Awamutu). She married William McDonald in 1930 and drove from the King Country to Southland to live. She lived at Wrights Bush cheese factory and then at Lochiel, managing the Northope dairy factory. She describes the closing of these factories...
Dates:
1998
McKENZIE, Margaret Jean interviewed by Kerry Murray
Record Group
Identifier: H0217
Overview
In this interview Jean reflects on life in Otatara where her parents were the Head Green Keeper and Caterer at the Otatara Golf Course. She describes their home at the Golf Course and tells of her time at Otatara School, the building of the Hall as well as recalling local families, cribs on Ariki and Ruru Avenues, buses, shops, the war years and her husband building their home there.
Dates:
2014
MCLEOD, Reginald George Alexander interviewed by Gill Poplur
Record Group
Identifier: H0224
Overview
In this interview Reginald starts his story in the 1940s around Gore/Mataura looking at general living, farming practices and culture of the times. He talks of his interest in rugby and support of Pirates Rugby Club. Reginald also gives a detailed account of his working career as an electrician, becoming an electrical inspector and supporting the police 1988-1996.
Dates:
2014
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