Burnett, Nancy
Person
Interviewer with the Southland Oral History Project
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
KENNEDY Roland Thomas interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group — Box: 6
Identifier: H0040
Overview
Roland talks of his family history and settlement at Bayswater on their 1000 acre farm called Studleigh. He looks at the use of draft horses on the farm, the depression years, the growing and processing of linen flax for the war effort. After the war the crops changed to wheat, barley, and oats. He describes the care and contribution of sheep, horses and dogs. Roland mentions bus services and the Thornbury Vintage Museum; and reflects on his life.
Dates:
2007
McARA, Eileen Ellen and Donald Keith Interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group — Box: 23
Identifier: H0321
Overview
This interview is part of the Gorge Road Collection.In this interview Eileen and Donald discuss their early life and families growing up in Gorge Road District. Eileen recalls domestic life on the farm and resources needed with there being no electricity; farming practices, her education and sporting interests. Donald tells of the Gorge Road Village detailing the various shops. They also tell of the events/activities at the hall. Donald goes on to recall his employment first of all in sawmills...
Dates:
2017