Abstract Interviewer: Marianne WidmerAbstracter: Jean HawkesJOYCE CARMICHAELFirst Interview: 19 September 2006TRACK 100:00 Sound check – JOYCE ALBERTA CARMICHAEL00:22 End of Track 1TRACK 200:00 Interview identification00:32 Born in INVERCARGILL in 1925 Third of five PALMER children – MILDRED – JOHN – Self – ERIC – REG01:16 Brought up on farm in DIPTON – Re-hab for father from...

Overview In this interview Claire discusses her families association with Stewart Island, their careers and interests. She includes a description of traveling from Wellington to Stewart via ferry and train. She also covers her career choices training first as a nurse then as a kindergarten teacher, her marriage and children and her husband’s career in medicine, his life works and death.

Abstract CLARE SQUIRES Interviewer: Lee WaddsAbstracter: Jean Hawkes (in 2010) FIRST INTERVIEW MARCH 6TH 2010TRACK 100:38 Interviewer identification.01:53 CLARE TORRANCE SQUIRES born in 1928.03:22 Parents – Mother MAY HUIA TORRANCE born in BLUFF. Father a CAMERON [Jack Laurens] born in INVERCARGILL of Scottish descent. His parents FRENCH HUGUENOTS, escaped to JERSEY....

Overview The interview covers Mr Booth's childhood in Nightcaps, farming at Bowmont Station, and work at the coal mines.

Overview This interview covers Olive’s early life in Northern Southland, her attendances at Lumsden School and subsequent School Jubilees. She gives a description of rabbiting and talks of her work history, marriage, children and shop ownership with husband Jim. Has an explanation of RSA WELFARE in relation to life after husband’s death. Talks about life in small communities.

Overview Born 1945, Hugh Wilson's interview contains some family background, how Hugh came to write Field Guides and his fascination with nature from young age. He describes trips to Stewart Island, University experiences, study on Stewart Island, study on Mount Cook, and putting together his books.

Overview This interview covers Bob’s working life at the Flax Mill where he grew up in Redan, Eastern Southland. Detailed accounts of the working of the mill including a description of the dam and water race – turbines. Also some discussion of farming and contracting.

Overview In this interview Betty talks of her early life and education at Glenham and Wyndham, of learning to play the piano and later becoming a piano teacher in the district. In 1950 Betty joined a women’s choir and she talks of her involvement with this group and their achievements for 25 years.

Overview This interview covers Frank’s family, war service and work history; went on active service in 1943 to the Middle East with 9th Reinforcements. There is a description of training and battles in Italy and the battle of Casino. Frank was injured twice. On return to NZ to he worked on farms, at the freezing works, meet and married his wife Val. Interests include: Lions Club, Probus Bowls and Tai Chai.