Gold mines and mining
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
BRAVEN, Wiliam Edward (Ted) interviewed by Nancy Burnett
Record Group — Box 19
Identifier: H0095
Overview
Ted grew up at Forest Hill. In this interview he looks at his family history, describes rabbiting, trapping and the processing of the rabbits. He goes onto describe his farming life after taking over the farm after his father’s death in 1942. He was good with machinery which lead him to repairing his neighbours machinery and inventing the Suction Dredge for Gold mining when he became involved in gold mining. He tells of going hunting, tramping and climbing; of his involvement with rifle...
Dates:
2011 - 2012
F.G. [Frederick George] Hall-Jones Collection
Record Group
Identifier: A0001
Overview
This collection contains material from noted Southland historian and author Frederick (Fred) George Hall-Jones. It includes a large number of maps (originals and copies), many with hand-written notations.
Also included are his research notes on Southland history, newspaper clippings, as well as various historical pamphlets and publications.
Dates:
Majority of material found within c.1793 - 1986
MURRELL, John Robert (Jack) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group — Box 51
Identifier: H0553
Overview
As Jack explains through the interview, his connection with Manapouri reaches back several generations. His great grandfather, (Old Bob) Robelt Murrell arrived at Bluff in 1863 and settled at Balloon Loop (by the Waiau River) two years later. The Murrell family is one of first explorers, farmers, tour guides and accommodation providers in the Te Anau Basin. In this profile, Jack is historian and raconteur. He also gives a personal account of growing up in an area that has undergone enormous...
Dates:
2004
PORT, Charles Henry (Charlie) interviewed by Warrick McCallum
Record Group — Box 12
Identifier: H0281
Overview
In this interview Charlie shares memories and stories from his life including his family history, properties he has owned, his occupations and marriage. He also talks about power generation starting at the hydroelectricity plant at Monowai, long-time local doctor, Dr Trotter, taking part in sports days at Limehills and Tuatapere; and his many friends.
Dates:
2000
SMITH, William Nicol McIntyre (Bill) interviewed by Dickon John Milnes
Record Group — Box 55
Identifier: H0624
Overview
William Smith was born in Lumsden in 1917. Gives details of his father's gold dredging in the Waikaka Valley. Describes a dredge, its operation and the shareholding of three companies - Lilysleaf, Rosedale and Star Dredging. Discusses associated industries including coal carting to feed the steam engines on the dredges. Mentions the coal came from the Waikaka Valley. Describes the dredge on Cummings' property owned by J A S Aitkin. Recalls the sound and smell of dredges. Describes the landscape...
Dates:
1998
SOPER, Alistair (Ack) interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box 11
Identifier: H0158
Overview
In the first interview Ack covers his family history, his education, marriage and life in Athol including in this weather conditions, railway services, the industry that goes around farming and social life e.g. dances, movies etc. He tells of various farming types used e.g. sheep and fescue as a cash crop. He also mentions goldmining at Nokomai. In the second interview Ack discusses, describes and reflects on his long association with the game of rugby through playing from grass roots up to...
Dates:
2007
WACHNER, Mabel Christina interveiwed by Edith Ruddenklau
Record Group — Box 24
Identifier: H0082
Overview
This interview looks at family history, siblings, education, employment and marriage. It also covers social issues/happenings of the time and the building up of a footwear business which became the largest footwear retailer in NZ, and husband became Mayor of Invercargill and Mabel was involved in many organisations and was awarded an MBE.
Dates:
1990
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