Riverton (N.Z.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 99 Collections and/or Records:
CAVANAGH, William James (Bill) interviewed by Warrick McCallum
Record Group
Identifier: H0290
Dates:
1999
DAVIS, Jane Ruby Karina interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0052
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of the About Us Voices of Southland collection. Jane has lived all her life in Southland and in this interview she tells of her family history; her involvement in mutton birding, the preparation required to go to the Islands and life there. In 1989 Jane was elected to the Ngai Tahu Trust Board which later became Te Rununga o Ngai Tahu. She discusses the settlement results, involvement in conservation projects in Southland and Maori heritage and culture.
Dates:
2011
DAWSON, Henry George (Harry) interviewed by Warrick McCallum
Record Group
Identifier: H0313
Dates:
2000
DAWSON, James Tasman (Jimmy) interviewed by Warrick McCallum
Record Group
Identifier: H0282
Overview
In this interview Jimmy talks of his family history and areas around Southland that he has lived. He talks of his education and employment and details his life, training and work in the AirForce during WW2. He was posted to Canada during this time. After the war he talks of his marriage and career as a builder in Queenstown. His interests include: running, fishing, and beach combing.
Dates:
2000
DE CLIFFORD, Catherine Mary (Kitty) interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group
Identifier: H0289
Overview
Kitty discusses and describes her family history, growing up in Riverton, her family’s bakery business, and the social/recreational activities available. She also covers life during WW2, employment, sporting interests, marriage and the Riverton regatta.
Dates:
2001
DONNELLY, Stanley Butler (Stan) interviewed by Warwick McCallum and Lloyd Blakie
Record Group
Identifier: H0309
DUMBLE, Myrtle Eileen interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group
Identifier: H0263
Overview
In this interview Myrtle tells of her time training and working at Riverton Hospital. She gives a description of her training, the set up of the wards, patient numbers, beds, wages and living conditions. She also looks at life and social life on days off.
Dates:
2016
EVANS, Lenard Hugh interviewed by Lloyd Esler
Record Group
Identifier: H0122
Overview
Len was born in Riverton and describes his early life growing up at Pourakino Valley. He looks at his education, the railway and timber milling, and his employment in saw mills and meat works. He goes onto talk about the Chemical Works i.e. construction of, and father’s employment there. Len has a series of family photos and photos of the various aspects of the area that he talks about e.g. Tecofsky Track, Buchanan Mill, chemical works, and his mother with supplies and bullock. He continues on...
Dates:
2008
FREW, David Walker and Robin Allison interviewed by Vanya Bailey
Record Group
Identifier: H0676
Dates:
2024
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