Box 63
Container
Contains 31 Results:
SHEPHERD, Solomon interviewed by Graham McConechy
Record Group — Box: 63
Identifier: H0355
Overview
In this short recording, Solomon Shepherd tells the story of the making of the Feldwick Gates at the entrance to Queens Park, Invercargill.
Dates:
1973
"Never Sweats from NZ". Solomon Shepherd, Chief Physical Training Officer, Aldershot [middle, back row], c. 1917
Item — Box: 63
Identifier: H03550003
Dates:
c. 1917
Oral History Interview with Solomon SHEPHERD by Graham McCONECHY [1973], 1973
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H03550001
Dates:
1973
Abstract of Solomon SHEPHERD, 2018
Item — Box: 63
Identifier: H03550003
Abstract
Solomon Shepherd and the making of the Feldwick GatesThis is a transcript of a recording made in 1973 by Mr Graham McConechy of Mr Solomon Shepherd telling the story of the building of the Feldwick Gates in 1924/25.Graham McConechy’s father was an apprentice blacksmith with J Johnson & Sons in Leet Street (current site of the Ten Pin Bowling Alley) under Solomon Shepherd.“During the early days of Invercargill, the SOUTHLAND DAILY NEWS was owned by MR...
Dates:
2018
HUMPHRIES, Arthur Leonard interviewed by Alva Faul
Record Group — Box: 63
Identifier: H0444
Overview
Arthur Humphries was born in Mataura in 1922. In this interview he describes his schooling at Tuturau School, training with the RNZAF and having lived at Tuturau, Rotorua, Canada, England and Invercargill. He summarises his interests in local government, education, farming, golf, tennis, bowls, fishing, hiking, the Masonic Lodge and the Justice of the Peace Association. He mentions marrying Doreen in 1946 and having two daughters and one son. He describes his long-term involvement with the...
Dates:
1999
Oral History Interview of Arthur Leonard HUMPHRIES by Alva FAUL [21 April 1999], 1999
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H04440001
Dates:
1999
Abstract of Arthur Leonard HUMPHRIES, 1999
Item — Box: 63
Identifier: H04440002
Abstract
ARTHUR LEONARD HUMPHRIES QSO, DFM, JPInterview: 21 April 1999 Interviewer: Alva M FaulAbstracter: Alva M FaulTotal Duration: 1 hour 25 minsPLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIMINGS RELATE TO THE ORIGINAL TAPE RECORDING0’48” Introduction and Identification of Family48' 75" Schooling: Tutarau School and RNZAF75' 78" Ethnic origin78' 96" Lived at Tutarau, Rotorua, Canada (Airforce Training School)...
Dates:
1999
Photocopy of two photographs of Arthur Leonard Humphries; one in formal evening attire [date unknown] and one in his RNZAF unform [c. 1944] , Unknown
Item — Box: 63
Identifier: H04440003
Dates:
Unknown
EXCELL, Walter Alexander interviewed by David van Tongeren
Record Group — Box: 63
Identifier: H0451
Overview
In this interview Walter discusses family, education, employment, teaching career and leisure pursuits e.g. fishing and hunting that bolstered food supplies. He talks about being a conscientious objector and the consequences of this on his life. He goes on to share some history of mines in Western Southland and some local stories e.g. the first and only train robbery in Southland.
Dates:
1994
