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Box 8

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Contains 33 Results:

Abstract of Francis Hope Glenaray WATT [Glenaray Watt only], 2007

 Item — Box: 8
Identifier: H00430004
Abstract Glenaray Watt Interviewer: Cathy Macfie Date: 18 July 2007 Abstract: Cathy Macfie00:10 BORN two weeks early at GLENARAY STATION. Cook, MRS CARROLL was midwife. HOPE PINCKNEY, daughter of GEORGE PINCKNEY drove to nearest telephone exchange at RIVERSDALE. Explains. Describes doctor’s arrival after the birth which should have taken place at GORE HOSPITAL. Origin of names: Francis, Hope, Glenaray. Details.2.13 Father JIM DILLON (born 10 May 1892) was cabinet maker. Shifted...
Dates: 2007

STRACHAN, June Marie Elizabeth interviewed by Nancy Burnett

 Record Group — Box: 8
Identifier: H0042
Overview June talks of her education in Dunedin; training and employment as a Dental Nurse; her first clinic in Orepuki and the surrounding areas; there is a description of the dental equipment and her uniform. During the war June drove transporters for soldiers and was seconded to work in the hospital. After marriage June and her family lived in many areas around NZ in relation to her husband’s occupation; June gives an account of each of these areas and life in them. She shares her use of IT to keep...
Dates: 2007

GUTSELL, Peter Fordyce interviewed by Nancy Burnett

 Record Group — Box: 8
Identifier: H0126
Overview This interview is a topic based interview about the 1984 flood and was recorded following the 25th anniversary of the flood. In this interview Peter looks at his occupation as a bricklayer i.e. training and employers before coming self-employed. He talks of his involvement with the Fire Brigade, the 1984 flood and contributing factors to this, damage caused and the role he played during this time; and the aftermath clean up. Through these recollections Peter tells many stories and refers to...
Dates: 2009

McLEOD, Andrew Bain interviewed by Margaret Ann Irving

 Record Group — Box: 8
Identifier: H0141
Overview In this interview Andrew describes and details his education, joining the Woodlands Rabbit Board, and later working at the Fortification saw mill; describing the workings of the mill and the living conditions. After the war he became a contractor which led him and Jack Scarlet to design an elevator to load fertilizer as well as a winch and crane to shift gear on the back of the truck. In 1952 he brought the family farm, farming dairy and sheep until 1977, when he sold up and went to work at the...
Dates: 2007

SMITH, Charlotte Anne Lindsay (Nan) interviewed by Lloyd Esler

 Record Group — Box: 8
Identifier: H0156
Overview Nan discusses and describes her family history: her father and grandfather settling in NZ and making a life here; her education first at Spar Bush school then at Southland Girls High. She talks of her memories of the depression and farm conditions at this time. When she left school she qualified as a nurse in 1936. Nan recalls and mentions wartime Invercargill e.g. ration books, petrol rationing, Park Hospital and the purchase of her Vauxhall 12 car for £300.00. Nan worked for ten years at Park...
Dates: 2007

THOMPSON, Margaret Evelyn interveiwed by Ailsa Dawson

 Record Group — Box: 8
Identifier: H0168
Overview Margaret talks of early life on the family farm at Five Rivers describing daily life routines of school, working on the farm after school and the need to order groceries from Invercargill. She recalls recreational pursuits e.g. sports, dances and craft work. Margret goes on to tell of her own children and families and their education. She was a member of St John’s Ambulance for almost 50 years, the caretaker of the Lumsden Hall and School for 28 years and involved in fundraising for the...
Dates: 2007