Gold mines and mining
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:
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
Plan Shewing Sunrise Gold Mining Co's Claims
Digital Image
Identifier: D00100017_b
Dates:
c.1890s
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
Plan Shewing Sunrise Gold Mining Co's Claims [copy], c.1890s
Component — Map-box 3: Series S0010
Identifier: S00100017_b
Overview
Copy of a plan of the Sunrise Gold Mining Company's claims near Preservation Inlet, Southland.
Dates:
c.1890s
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
The Golden Site Mine, Wilson's River, Preservation Inlet
Digital Image
Identifier: D00100017_a
Dates:
1898
Found in:
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives
The Golden Site Mine, Wilson's River, Preservation Inlet [copy], 1898
Component — Map-box 3: Series S0010
Identifier: D00100017_a
Overview
Copy of a plan of mine workings compiled from the plans of Mine manager Mr W. Wylie, M.A.I.M.C June 16th 1898.
Dates:
1898
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
WILLS, Nancy Thelma interviewed by Warrick McCallum.
Record Group — Box 13
Identifier: H0283
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.
Dates:
2002
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