Abstract HO585 Neville John Wilson Interviewer: Vanya Bailey Abstracter: Maree HaggertyFirst Interview: 20 June 2022TRACK 100.0 Introduction and Interview.01.39 Clarification of full name and date of birth; Neville John Wilson born in Invercargill. Parents names were John (Jack) and Eva (Hart) Wilson. There are five children in the family including one set of twins. Neville, Audrey (1934), Brian (1936), Valda and Valery (1938)....

Overview In this interview Neville tells of family history, The history of gold mining and the timber industry around Orepuki and Tuatapere. He talks about rabbiting and his father’s work on the Rabbit Board as well as his mother’s work as a Librarian at the Orepuki Library for 38 years. He goes on to give a history of Orepuki and tells of recreational activities, Christmas Days, Birthday Celebrations, entertainment and the affects of WW2. He gives a brief history of Captain Howell, his life and...