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Invercargill (N.Z.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1218 Collections and/or Records:

Masonic Hall (Former)

 Digital Image
Identifier: D28850013
Dates: 2025

Matheson & Camerons, Dee Street

 Digital Image
Identifier: D27520001_008
Dates: c.1870

McCARTHY, Sarah Jane interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group
Identifier: H0331
Overview This interview was recorded as part of the Women's Suffrage Oral History Project (Celebrating 125 Years). In this interview Sarah reflects on family life and dynamics as she was growing up and her views of these. After a number of years working in various jobs, Sarah began her career in journalism at the Southland Times. The topics she wrote about were relevant to the times and she regarded her self as a feminist. She goes on to talk about how she met her husband, and how the dating scene...
Dates: 2018

McCONECHY Graham Spencer interviewed by Nancy Burnett

 Record Group
Identifier: H0053
Overview This interview is a topic based interview about the 1984 flood and was recorded following the 25th anniversary of the flood. In this interview Graham tells of his family history, his parent’s employment history, his life and his education in Invercargill. He did his apprenticeship as a builder but followed his interest in photography gaining employment in this field. His other interest was Citizen Brand Radio through which he was involved with Civil Defence during the 1984 floods.
Dates: 2011

McCORKINDALE, Heather Jeanette interviewed by Patricia Conradson

 Record Group
Identifier: H0349
Overview In this interview, Heather reflects on her career in maternity nursing and midwifery, beginning training at Dee Street Maternity Home in 1958 and working in the profession until 2016. She describes nursing education, hospital life, maternity practices, and the demanding conditions faced by nurses and mothers. Heather recalls growing up on a Tussock Creek farm, the loss of her mother in childbirth, and the influence this had on her career choice. She discusses major changes in maternal and...
Dates: 2017 - 2018

McCROSTIE, Betty Agnes interviewed by Virginia Broughton

 Record Group
Identifier: H0247
Overview In this interview Betty talks about numerous topics and memories she has over the years. These include: stories of her brother Laurie, who sadly died young in a drowning accident, her own interests and career as a teacher, her marriage and involvement in gymnastics, athletics and swimming as well as being a judge for the Miss Southland competition and later the Miss New Zealand competition. She talks of her husband and his career, their children and living in Invercargill and Queenstown.
Dates: 2016