Gold mines and mining
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:
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 — Box 61
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
