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West Otago Oral History Collection, 2010 -

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

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
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

ROULSTON, William Kenneth interviewed by Joy Lietze

 Record Group
Identifier: H0050
Overview In this interview Bill recalls and reflects on his early life on the family farm at Hillend and the purchase of their property at Toropuke. He goes on to talk of his experiences in the anti-tank unit in Italy during the Second World War. He follows on with his return to the farm at Toropuke and how his experiences at war initially impacted on his life on his return. He looks at the improvements he made while farming the property, marriage and family; and at times compares happenings of today...
Dates: 2011
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / ROULSTON, William Kenneth interviewed by Joy Lietze

SMITH, Graeme John interviewed by Rosalyn Smith

 Record Group
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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