BROWN, Irene Agnes interviewed by Elaine M Little

Record Group — Box: 35

Identifier: H0316

Staff Only

Overview

Irene Brown was born in Riverton in 1901. Her father worked on a water race and her mother was a dressmaker. In this interview, Irene recalls the deaths of two of her brothers, school days at Wild Bush and growing up in rural Southland. She describes marrying Henry Brown and activities on their farm including keeping bees, cows, chickens and growing potatoes. She discusses clothing, going to town in a gig, horses and boating at Riverton.

Dates

1998

Creator

Little, Elaine (Interviewer, Person)

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