Overview In this interview Dorothy covers many and varied topics including: historical buildings around Invercargill, the Gap Road Flax Mill, her education and the school frame work of the time, the Depression, preparations for war and hearing news of the war via the radio and cinema. As well as her social interests, marriage, life in the Winton Community and hobbies, which include antiques and genealogy. Dorothy established and managed the school Canteen at Central Southland College.

Abstract H0294 THOMAS (TOM) WILLIAM EDWARD JOHNSTONEInterviewer: Nancy BurnettAbstracter: Judith ChristieInterview: 16 January 2017TRACK One00.00: Interview identification00.55: Born in 1918. 02.00: FATHER was JOHN ARTHUR JOHNSTONE, born and lived in DRUMMOND, farmer. His father born in Scotland. Was a CARTER, taking grain from DRUMMOND to FAIRFAX RAIL. Owned 100 ACRE FARM. 03.15: Name was Johnstone with an E...

Abstract Interviewee: Mary MatthewsInterviewer: Gil PoplurFirst Interview: 26th November 2015Track 1(refer to “My early Life” written pages 1-9, in folder)00.00 1923 birth in WYNDHAM04.00 Oral addition: parents meeting via telephone05.20 Oral addition: THE DUNEDIN EXHIBITION06.00 Dad’s truck, ice-cream, helping Mum, younger sister09.25 Our home (Page 2)12.50 Dad’s radio...