Overview In this short interview, George describes his early life in Waikaka, including schooling and farm life. He describes playing rugby and then golf and the buidling of the golf course in Waikaka. George recounts various ascpects of sheep farming - he took over the family farm after his father died.

Overview In this interview, Ian reflects on his childhood growing up on a small family farm near Kelso, sharing memories of school, flooding on the Pomahaka River, and life in a rural farming community. He recalls attending Kelso School, later boarding at Waitaki Boys’ High School and studying at Lincoln. Logan discusses his family’s long farming history, including sheep breeding, grain growing, and the impact of the Depression, wars, and changing farming conditions. He describes local businesses,...

Overview In this interview Jean reflects on life in Otatara where her parents were the Head Green Keeper and Caterer at the Otatara Golf Course. She describes their home at the Golf Course and tells of her time at Otatara School, the building of the Hall as well as recalling local families, cribs on Ariki and Ruru Avenues, buses, shops, the war years and her husband building their home there.