Abstract NICHOLAS GRAHAM (TINY) METZGER Interviewer: Lloyd Esler Abstracter: Jean Hawkes TRACK 100:00 Interview identification00:45 Self aged 76 in September 2008 – Born INVERCARGILL – Brought up GREEN HILLS – Moved to BLUFF before 1950 – Play rugby and rowed for BLUFF01:32 [EDUCATION]: Attended GREEN HILLS SCHOOL – Not impressed with teachers. SOUTHLAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE – Enjoyed time. CARPENTRY APPRENTICESHIP –...

Overview This is an extensive interview with Adam which covers his family history dating back to Scotland and the immigration to NZ on board the ‘Three bells’; Adams war experiences in the Air force, as a prisoner of war in Stalag 3 and the Lubeck March; his life after the war on a farm he won in the land ballot, His involvement with DHL, Bahrain and the Gulf war. Adam also tells of the plane accident in Foveaux Strait which lead to the loss of his grandson.

Overview This is an extensive interview that covers Margaret’s memories of her family history, growing up in George Street and the history of Windsor. She covers early transport, social and recreational activities, food preparation, household chores and her passion for gardening. Education and employment history; illnesses of the time i.e. Influenza epidemic and diphtheria, challenges of building a home after the war with the lack of materials.