Riverton (N.Z.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 101 Collections and/or Records:
Admission & Withdrawal Registers, 1908 - 1928; 1970 - 1980, bulk: 1908 - 1928, bulk: 1970 - 1980
Series
Identifier: S0877
Dates:
1908 - 1928; 1970 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1908 - 1928; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1980
Admission,Progress and Withdrawal Registers, bulk: 1908 - 1969
Series
Identifier: S0876
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1908 - 1969
ALLISON, Thomas interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group
Identifier: H0302
Overview
In this interview Thomas recalls family history and his family's long association with the flax industry in Southland, first as workers and later as mill owners. He details the flax industry and various locals involved in it. Thomas also talks of his family’s and his farming life and ownership as well as assisting his own children into their own farms. Thomas sustained an eye injury at a young age and this exempted him from service during WW2. Thomas also speaks of his marriage to his wife...
Dates:
1999
AMOS, Rubina Mary (Ruby) interviewed by Lynne Grove
Record Group
Identifier: H0292
Overview
In this short interview Ruby recalls growing up near Tuatapere. She talks of home life, her father's work as an engive driver at various saw mills and the Chinese goldminers at Round Hill.
Dates:
2005
Annual Classification Return [Annual Examination Report], bulk: 1913 - 1954
Series
Identifier: S0698
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1913 - 1954
Annual Classification Returns [Annual Examination Reports], 1882 - 1883
Series
Identifier: S0880
Dates:
1882 - 1883
Annual Classification Returns [Annual Examination Reports] , 1884 - 1954
Series
Identifier: S0877
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1884 - 1954
ARNOLD, Mary Isabel Patterson interviewed by Janice O'Shannessy
Record Group
Identifier: H0297
Overview
In this interview Mary tells of family history, life and education when living at Round Hill. She includes reflections such as: saluting the flag and singing God Save the King every Monday, school games and household chores using equipment of the day. On leaving school Mary was employed doing housework for numerous families and in particular the Hazlett family in Filleul Street. Mary also recalls various identities from around Round Hill and Colac Bay before going on to recall marriage and life...
Dates:
2005
BAILEY, Mae Florence interviewed by Karyn Owen
Record Group
Identifier: H0248
Overview
In this interview Mae recalls her early memories of home, farm, education, training to become a nurse and her nursing career. She worked as a nurse until her marriage. She also recalls in detail her memories of WW2 and how it impacted their region. Later she talks about social activities which included: all the shopping available in Riverton, movies at Orepuki, summer trains coming to Riverton Beach and the Tuatapere Sports Day.
Dates:
2016
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