Overview This interview was recorded as part of the Gorge Road Project. Cyril starts his interview recalling family history, his parents and how they met and travelled to New Zealand in 1919. They first lived around Winton before shifting to Gorge Road when Cyril was 5 years old. Cyril describes the layout of Gorge Road township. He goes on to talk about the preparation of the land for crops after they have been used for dairying. He tells of milking by hand and storing the milk cans in the creek...

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...