Abstract H0272 James Gordon Ivon WILSONInterviewer Rebecca AmundsonAbstractor: Barbara GillamInterview date: 31st July 20160.00 Introduction0.21 Family moved to Invercargill 1936. Lived in THE CLUB HOTEL. GRAND HOTEL was well known.1.45 JAMIE THOMPSON lived at the Grand Hotel. Owned THOMPSON's CORDIAL2.03 HARRY BLAKE at Grand2.50 FINE DINING at the Grand Hotel4.00 Go to the Grand for meal when he...

Abstract H0276 Jocelyn Lavinia (Joy) REESInterviewer: Rebecca AmundsonAbstractor: Barbara GillamInterview Date: 18th August 20160.19 Worked in the SNACK BAR at The Grand Hotel1.30 Workers would come in for meals. Railway workers also.2.00 PEA PIE AND PUD for 1 Shilling. Also on menu CHOPS for 4 Shillings.2.50 SHEILA WELLS worked there as a barmaid.3.00 VERN HARGRAVES also worked there....

Abstract H0273 Raewyn Dorothy StilesInterviewer: Rebecca AmundsenAbstractors: Barbara Gillam and Rosie StatherInterview date: 13th August 20160.01 Raewyn Stiles. GRANDFATHER was WILLIAM BENJAMIN HOLDING. Maternal Grandfather. From BOOTLE ENGLAND. Arrived 19231.24 Was a JOINER, worked for GEORGE POOLE.1.40 Changed occupation and became a sign writer. 1.51 Was a self-taught PAINTER.2.20 Painting done on his...

Abstract Myrtle Eileen Dumble Interviewer: Janice TempletonAbstracter: Courtney Ellison TRACK 1Introduction by interviewer (background to Riverton Hospital)TRACK 200:00 Introduction and year born00:48 How she ended up at hospital, grew up on farm but not needed, so at 17 looked for other work02:08 Living in nurses home, a few days off once a month to go home02:40 Training by...

Abstract LYALL MCGREGOR (GREG) SHIRLEYInterviewer: Janice TempletonAbstracter: Judith ChristieDate of interview: 9 October 2016TRACK ONE00.00 Introduction. Born 7 April 1942.01.15 Involvement in RIVERTON HOSPITAL started as a patient as a seven year old boy – appendix removed by DR FOSSIE, nurses MAY BAILEY and ROSIE THOMPSON. Describes. First work at hospital was in 1959, employed by EDDIE MITCHELL, BUILDER....

Abstract Ria Iris Daphne BondInterviewer: Rebecca AmundsenAbstracter: Saniya ThompsonInterview: 12 July 2014TRACK 100:00 Interview identification00:23 RIA IRIS DAPHNE BOND born 197400.31 Interview agreement01:13 Born in PALMERSTON NORTH - 5th CHILD in a family - Active upbringing - Travelled throughout the NORTH ISLAND - FATHER’S family comes from the BAY OF ISLANDS - Visited family often - MOTHER’S family...

Abstract June and Brian POPEInterviewer: Rebecca AmundsenAbstracter: Judith ChristieInterview: 28 August 2014TRACK ONE0.0 Interview introduction.1.25 June – born OHAI 1931, came into town at age five and a half years, lived in South Invercargill. Father a miner, hurt in an accident in the coal mine, so came into town. Worked as a gardener. Biked out to LORNEVILLE to work, no car. 2.33 June – second eldest in...

Abstract H0221 LEE, Christopher LexInterviewer: Rebecca AmundsenAbstractor: Judith ChristieInterview date: 1 September 2014TRACK ONE0.0 Interview identification1.0 Born WHANGEREI 19 January 1957, attended primary school, shifted to HAMILTON and attended secondary school there. Joined POLICE as cadet in Wellington, then went back to Hamilton, had first child, transferred to KAIKOE. Promoted to MASTERTON as Sergeant, then to...

abstract Richard Victor and Oliveanne Brennan PIPERInterviewer: Rebecca AmundsenAbstractor: Robyn PowleyInterview: 2 September 2014TRACK 100:28 Interview introduction – identification RICHARD VICTOR PIPER – born 24 February 1940 - INVERCARGILL – OLIVEANNE PIPER – born 2 JULY 1949 – AUCKLAND01:28 Recalls – RICHARD – born in INVERCARGILL – CHELMSFORD STREET – SALFORD STREET - RACECOURSE – family went to DUNEDIN when he was SEVEN – ST...