Gold mines and mining
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:
SMITH, William Nicol McIntyre (Bill) interviewed by Dickon John Milnes
Record Group
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 John (Ack) interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group
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 Council 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 interviewed by Edith Ruddenklau
Record Group
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
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
WILSON, Neville John interviewed by Vanya Bailey
Record Group
Identifier: H0585
Overview
In this interview Neville tells of family history, The history of gold mining and the timber industry around Orepuki and Tuatapere. He talks about rabbiting and his father’s work on the Rabbit Board as well as his mother’s work as a Librarian at the Orepuki Library for 38 years. He goes on to give a history of Orepuki and tells of recreational activities, Christmas Days, Birthday Celebrations, entertainment and the affects of WW2. He gives a brief history of Captain Howell, his life and...
Dates:
2022
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