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Riverton (N.Z.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 97 Collections and/or Records:

NUTTALL, Louis Norman (Lou) interviewed by Janice Templeton

 Record Group — Box 13
Identifier: H0287
Overview Louis recalls his family history telling of marriages and occupations of family members and the depression. The family lived in Western Southland. He tells of his dad and the Nuttall Band that played dance music and accompanied the Silent Movies at the theatre. He recalls a trip made by the Governor-General to Riverton. Louis goes on to recall his education and some of the names of the children who travelled to school in Riverton on the bus. He talks about the Christian input in the family and...
Dates: 1999

O'CONNELL, Rosanne Doreen interviewed by Janine Templeton

 Record Group — Box 32
Identifier: H0244
Overview Rosie trained in Christchurch and after marrying a Southlander came to work at Riverton Hospital. In this interview she tells of the running of Riverton Hospital and staffing e.g. nurses and domestic staff, routines and procedures, various buildings, facilities and equipment, and the process of retaining nursing registration. She does a short comparison between the old hospital and Longwood/Bupa
Dates: 2016

PANKHURST, Ina Emily interviewed by Janice Templeton

 Record Group — Box 12
Identifier: H0286
Overview In this interview Ina tells a bit of family history which included her mother’s education work as a school teacher and her parent’s engagement. Ina goes on to describes her life at Longwood including: family routines, attending school, becoming a music teacher and employment working for doctor. She also tells of her support for her parents by milking cows, housework, gardening and cooking.
Dates: 2006

Photographs of various People and Places, c.1860 - 1975

 Series
Identifier: S0156
Dates: Majority of material found within c.1860 - 1975

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

Primary Class, c.1930

 Item — Digital-archive A0306: Series S2757
Identifier: S27570001
Overview Group of primary age school children from Riverton District High with their teacher.
Dates: c.1930