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Eastern Southland (N.Z.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 143 Collections and/or Records:

Arthurton School

 Record Group
Identifier: A0420
School status Closed school [1886 - 1939]
Dates: Majority of material found within 1886 - 1939

ASHBY, Ronald William (Ron) interviewed by Helen Frizzell

 Record Group — Box 57
Identifier: H0610
Overview Ron, born 1937, grew up in Mandeville, near Gore. He is one of 10 children in a close knit family. His parents were not well off— rabbits were a valuable source of family income. Music was a big part of family life. About half the family played musical instruments - Ron later played in dance bands.After attending the local primary school and secondary school in Gore, Ron began work as a labourer in the early 1950's. In 1952 his brother helped him get a job at Fleming & Co where he has...
Dates: 1998

AYSON, Peter Douglas Giffin interviewed by Wendy Williamson

 Record Group — Box 17
Identifier: H0119
Overview In this interview Peter talks of his family settling at Warepa and their history. His Grandfather wrote a book titled ‘Pioneering in Otago’ and Peter himself wrote a book about the Ayson Story. He was appointed the Chief of the Ayson Society. He recalls memories of his home, his mother’s chores e.g. laundry, cooking etc., his own chores, silent movies and the first talking movie. He covers social customs events and gatherings e.g. Christmas, gift evenings. Peter tells of his education,...
Dates: 2009

Benio School

 Record Group
Identifier: A0135
School status Closed school [1898 - 1916]
Dates: Majority of material found within 1899 - 1915

BOLGER, Montague Graham (Monty) interviewed by Edna McKelvie

 Record Group — Box 57
Identifier: H0611
Overview Montague Bolger was born in Christchurch in 1910. Mentions his Irish grandparents meeting on the journey to New Zealand and subsequently having four sons. Notes that his parents John and Ethel had six sons. Recalls his father's employment at Costers coal mine, the Mataura Freezing Works and on their farm on the Mataura Winton road. Describes attending the Mataura School and leaving at the age of fourteen. Talks about working as engine driver at Rowes coal mine where his father was manager....
Dates: 1998

Brydone School

 Record Group
Identifier: A0152
School status Closed school [1906 - 2007]
Dates: Majority of material found within 1906 - 1969

BURROWS, Charles Joseph interviewed by Win Hamilton

 Record Group — Box 57
Identifier: H0612
Overview Charles Burrows was born in 1871 [1872 stated on his gravestone] and arrived in New Zealand with his parents in September 1874. His father Nathan Burrows was gardener in Invercargill and then for G M Bell at Waimea Estate near Riversdale. Discusses his early life and early Gore history. Charles Burrows was a successful nurseryman, Borough Councillor and was involved on school committees and church management but the tape does not include this latter material. Recalls aspects of his early life...
Dates: 1970

CATTO, Leslie John (Jack) interviewed by Margaret McDougall

 Record Group — Box 1
Identifier: H0093
Overview In this interview Jack tells of his family, growing up on the farm i.e. the home, going to school, food chores etc. He goes on to talk of his marriage and children; and describes the war years and its effect on his family i.e. death of his brother. Jack also talks about the history of their farm e.g. 3 generations, accidents and type of farming.
Dates: 2012