Overview Annie Favel was born in Edendale in 1909. Gives details about the history and location of her family farm and other dairy farms in the area. Mentions dairy factories at Seaward Downs and Edendale. Describes the Ayrshire cows, the milking process, the milking season, milking both by hand and with machinery and making butter. Describes the effect of World War I and the Depression on the farm and community. Describes the house, gardens, farm buildings, farm equipment and windmills on the farm....

Overview Catherine Geddes was born in Bluff in 1922. Gives details of her parents and grandparents. Explains connection with Knapdale Station. Recalls growing up at Pyramid Siding, their food, games, clothing, celebrations and education at the local school. Recalls visiting sports teams, sports day at Riverton, getting to school, the difficulty of getting to the local high school and secondary education at Columba College. Describes studying music, being a boarder and leaving school at the time of the...

Abstract Interviewee: CATHERINE ANNE GEDDESInterviewer: Elaine ScottAbstracted: Elaine ScottFIRST INTERVIEW: 25 April 1998 SIDE 11.2 Father, JOHN STEWART, CROYDON SIDING, FARMER. MOTHER, MARY OGILVY GIFFORD, BLUFF, BLUFF, SCHOOL TEACHER. Grandfather, DAVID STEWART, KILNAUGHTON, IRELAND. Grandmother, ANNIE McKINNEY, COLERAINE, IRELAND. Date of arrival in NEW ZEALAND Details of physical appearance given.4.9 Grandmother, ANNIE...

Abstract AbstractRonald William AshbyINTERVIEWER: Helen FrizzellABSTRACTER: Helen FrizzellFIRST INTERVIEW 20 May 1998SIDE 101 '00" RONALD WILLIAM ASHBY. Who named after. Details. Born DALKEITH MATERNITY HOME, GORE. Family lived at MANDEVILLE. Details. Born 1937.02’00" FAMILY BACKGROUND: PATERNAL/MATERNAL - Remembers maternal grandmother RICHARDSON. Recalls paternal grandparents used to visit family at MANDEVILLE....

Overview Charles Burrows was born in 1871 [1872 stated on his gravestone] and arrived in New Zealand with his parents in September 1874. His father Nathan Burrows was gardener in Invercargill and then for G M Bell at Waimea Estate near Riversdale. Discusses his early life and early Gore history. Charles Burrows was a successful nurseryman, Borough Councillor and was involved on school committees and church management but the tape does not include this latter material. Recalls aspects of his early life...

Overview Ron, born 1937, grew up in Mandeville, near Gore. He is one of 10 children in a close knit family. His parents were not well off— rabbits were a valuable source of family income. Music was a big part of family life. About half the family played musical instruments - Ron later played in dance bands.After attending the local primary school and secondary school in Gore, Ron began work as a labourer in the early 1950's. In 1952 his brother helped him get a job at Fleming & Co where he has...

Overview Montague Bolger was born in Christchurch in 1910. Mentions his Irish grandparents meeting on the journey to New Zealand and subsequently having four sons. Notes that his parents John and Ethel had six sons. Recalls his father's employment at Costers coal mine, the Mataura Freezing Works and on their farm on the Mataura Winton road. Describes attending the Mataura School and leaving at the age of fourteen. Talks about working as engine driver at Rowes coal mine where his father was manager....