Overview In this interview, Eileen talks of her family history, her father’s work history and her father eeling to help supplement the family’s food as well as her mother cooking duck. They were a large family of eight children and Eileen walked 3 miles to school. She goes on to talk about Pahia, attending the school, the local store, hall and dances; her work as a house cleaner and meeting and marrying her husband, Jack. Eileen goes on to discuss gold mining around the area and of the Chinese miners...

Overview In this interview, Doris begins with recollections of family, family farm at Heddon Bush, her education, and on leaving school going to work on a dairy farm at Rotorua for her brother. Doris describes working with the family bees. She went housekeeping at Mossburn and talks about the traction engine and her brothers’ catching rabbits. Doris recalls the arrival of electricity and the water supply used a windmill and bore. On returning from the North Island, she went to housekeep for Fred Hart at...

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.

Overview In this interview Nancy details family history, education, chores, sports and musical interests. She gives a snapshot of life pre to post WW2 around Orepuki during this time. Her mother died when all the children were very young and they were brought up by their father. Nancy explains how they all worked together.