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Amundsen, Rebecca

 Person

Interviewer for the Southland Oral History Project

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PIRIE, Ewen Alexander interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen

 Record Group — Box: 26
Identifier: H0111
Overview In this interview Ewen describes his family history in detail, dating back to his grandfather’s journey to NZ via goldmining in Australia and the establishing himself in farming in NZ. He refers to a book ‘One Hundred Years at Morton Mains’ which records his grandparents and their descendants. He discusses his relationship with his father and their religious beliefs. Ewen goes on to discuss tractors and their advancement in farming, deer stalking and culling, joining the army, friendships...
Dates: 2012