Abstract David LewisRecorded: 20 May 2016Interviewer: Janice TempletonAbstracters: Courtney Ellison/Judith Christie (from Track 2)TRACK ONE00:00 Shifted from AUCKLAND in 1975, wife from Southland, joined Crothalls (sp??) (contractors for cleaning staff) in 1976 as a PORTER at the RIVERTON HOSPITAL. Lists names of many colleagues at the time.02:35 RALPH MAXWELL was House Manager, carried out the administration, stationed at Kew,...

Abstract Jeanette BreayleyRecorded: 10 August 2016 Interviewer: Janice TempletonAbstracter: Courtney Ellison TRACK 1Introduction by interviewer (background to Riverton Hospital)TRACK 200:00 Introduction01:40 Born at Otautau Bush, educated Riverton and Invercargill, nurses training at Kew Hospital, then married. Two years later nursed at Gore. Nanny lived with them to look after two kids. ...

Abstract MAE FLORENCE BAILEYInterviewer: Karyn OwenAbstractor: Robyn PowleyInterview: 2 June 2016TRACK 100:36 Interview introduction – identification MAE FLORENCE BAILEY (nee STUCK) – born 8 MAY 193202:04 Recalls – earliest memory - MOTHER making porridge and toast – WOOD FIRE/RANGE – oldest BROTHER – GORDON – took the MILK to the FACTORY at OREPUKI – sister’s 21st BIRTHDAY – LILLIAN STUCK – party in neighbour’s barn – about 500...

Abstract SUSAN CHARTRESInterviewer: Lynley SoperAbstracter: Robyn PowleyInterview: 27 June 201600:36 Interview Introduction – Identification – SUSAN CHARTRES – born 21/01/63 – Recording agreement01:18 End of Track 1TRACK 200:09 MOTHER -? MARY JEAN ANAND – born at WAIPUKURAU – HAWKES BAY – FATHER – HAROLD JOHN CHARTRES – born at CASTLEROCK – LUMSDEN – SUSAN born at LUMSDEN MATERNITY HOME - Details00:46 SUSAN –...

Abstract Kenneth James Buckingham Interviewer: Kathryn SummersAbstractor: Olive McCallFirst Interview: 29 June 2016TRACK 100:00 Interview identification00:38 KENNETH JAMES BUCKINGHAM. Born Sept 1942 INVERCARGILL00:53 Interview agreement01:21 Why ancestors came to New Zealand - family history book recording 300 year family history in ENGLAND - not authenticated but history goes back to 4TH CENTURY AD, BLACK...

Abstract CROMPTON, Mark Bryan Interviewer: Chrissy WickesAbstracter: Judith ChristieInterview date: 26 June 2016TRACK ONE00.0 Interview identification01.0 Date of Birth 17 October 1948End of Track OneTRACK TWO00.0 Self a WEATHER OBSERVER for years. Early on in life had an interest in expeditions Describes01.0 1958 in Standard Three, father of a fellow pupil had been in the...

Abstract LAVINIA TE RUA HUIHUI DEVONInterviewer: Rebecca AmundsonAbstractor: Barbara GillamInterview Date: 31 July 2016Track 10.30 How she got the job at THE GRAND HOTEL1.20 Duties whilst there were no vacancies. Became SECOND COOK.2.20 Mrs DICKSON, the head cook3.10 COLIN HARPER also worked there.3.50 STAFF QUARTERS.6.00 NELLIE McINTOSH worked as a cook and they are still in touch....

Abstract Elizabeth Carolyn (Liz) MillerDate: 31 July 2016Interviewer: Rebecca AmundsenAbstractor: Judith ChristieTRACK ONE00.00 Self worked at the GRAND HOTEL. First job was at WHITCOMB & TOMBS, after school and holidays. FATHER (F W G MILLER) on the INVERCARGILL LICENSING TRUST BOARD. Self was to attend TRAINING COLLEGE, so worked waitressing at the Grand Hotel to raise funds, after school, weekends and holidays.01.30 MR AND...