Eastern Southland (N.Z.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 206 Collections and/or Records:
BOLGER, Montague Graham (Monty) interviewed by Edna McKelvie
Record Group — Box 57
Identifier: H0611
Overview
Montague Bolger was born in Christchurch in 1910. Mentions his Irish grandparents meeting on the journey to New Zealand and subsequently having four sons. Notes that his parents John and Ethel had six sons. Recalls his father's employment at Costers coal mine, the Mataura Freezing Works and on their farm on the Mataura Winton road. Describes attending the Mataura School and leaving at the age of fourteen. Talks about working as engine driver at Rowes coal mine where his father was manager....
Dates:
1998
BRADLEY, Norah Kathleen Interviewed by Margaret Ann Irving
Record Group — Box 43
Identifier: H0464
Dates:
2005 - 2006
BRAND, Esther Mary interviewed by Margaret Ann Irving
Record Group — Box 8
Identifier: H0236
Overview
In this interview Esther recalls family history, life and work on the family farm where her father initially milked 30 cows by hand before the purchase of the milking machine in 1927. She goes onto recall her education, games played and family entertainment which included picnics to Waituna Lagoon and Oreti beach being taken on the back of a truck her father had purchased. Esther goes onto to talk of her marriage to Ben, their family life and life on their 210 acre farm. Ben went to war and...
Dates:
2004
Brydone School
Record Group
Identifier: A0152
School status
Closed school [1906 - 2007]
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1906 - 1969
Building Specifications, 1897 - 2011
Series
Identifier: S2577
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1897 - 2011
BURROWS, Charles Joseph interviewed by Win Hamilton
Record Group — Box 57
Identifier: H0612
Overview
Charles Burrows was born in 1871 [1872 stated on his gravestone] and arrived in New Zealand with his parents in September 1874. His father Nathan Burrows was gardener in Invercargill and then for G M Bell at Waimea Estate near Riversdale. Discusses his early life and early Gore history. Charles Burrows was a successful nurseryman, Borough Councillor and was involved on school committees and church management but the tape does not include this latter material. Recalls aspects of his early life...
Dates:
1970
Candidates for Certificates of Proficiency or Competency, 1915 - 1936
Series
Identifier: S0112
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1915 - 1936
CATTO, Leslie John (Jack) interviewed by Margaret McDougall
Record Group — Box 1
Identifier: H0093
Overview
In this interview Jack tells of his family, growing up on the farm i.e. the home, going to school, food chores etc. He goes on to talk of his marriage and children; and describes the war years and its effect on his family i.e. death of his brother. Jack also talks about the history of their farm e.g. 3 generations, accidents and type of farming.
Dates:
2012
Chatton East School
Record Group
Identifier: A0174
Dates:
1879 - 1976; Majority of material found within 1879 - 1948; Majority of material found within 1971 - 1976
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