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Box 47

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Contains 29 Results:

Abstract of James Spence (Jim) McGHIE, 2004

 Item — Box: 47
Identifier: H05220002
Abstract Person recorded: James Spence (Jim) McGhie Date of Interview: 20 February 2004Interviewer and abstractor: Morag ForresterTape Counter: TCM 939Tape 1 Side A Starts002: Opens with discussion on spelling of his surname.012: States that his ancestral beginnings were IRISH not SCOTTISH as he had always assumed.018: Says he was born in BLACKBALL, on the GREY RIVER, WEST COAST NZ. The town was...
Dates: 2004

Abstract of Sheila Mary Jean CHARTRES, 2004

 Item — Box: 47
Identifier: H05250002
Abstract Person recorded: Sheila Mary Jean Chartres Date: 16 January 2004Interviewer and abstractor: Morag ForresterTape counter: Sony TCM 939Tape 1 Side A000: Sound tests011: States place of birth – WAIPUKURAU. Born 1928. 020: Says her PARENTS came to NEW ZEALAND from SCOTLAND. Her FATHER came out in 1910 with his FATHER. Rest of the family followed in 1915. 037: Says her maiden name was ANNAND –...
Dates: 2004

CHARTRES, Sheila Mary Jean interviewed by Morag Forrester

 Record Group — Box: 47
Identifier: H0525
Overview In this interview Jean describes her early life in Waipukurau, meeting her husband Harold and moving to Manapouri Station. She talks about home life on the farm and raising a family. Jean was involved in setting up the first school at Mararoa. She goes on to describe life in the district, the people and social activities, the arrival of electric power, and farming. Harold and Jean moved to Te Anau in 1974 and she concludes the interview talking about the changes she has witnessed and the...
Dates: 2004