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West Otago Oral History Collection, 2010 -

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

ROULSTON, William Kenneth interviewed by Joy Lietze

 Record Group
Identifier: H0050
Overview In this interview Bill recalls and reflects on his early life on the family farm at Hillend and the purchase of their property at Toropuke. He goes on to talk of his experiences in the anti-tank unit in Italy during the Second World War. He follows on with his return to the farm at Toropuke and how his experiences at war initially impacted on his life on his return. He looks at the improvements he made while farming the property, marriage and family; and at times compares happenings of today...
Dates: 2011
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / ROULSTON, William Kenneth interviewed by Joy Lietze

SHEDDAN, William Alexander (Bill) interviewed by Liz van der Linden

 Record Group
Identifier: H0712
Overview In this interview William Alexander “Bill” Sheddan reflects on a lifetime shaped by farming, building, and community in rural Southland. Raised on the family farm at Crookston, he recalls daily farm work, school journeys by horse and buggy, local traditions, and the close-knit communities of the Tapanui district. After developing an interest in carpentry, he completed an apprenticeship and worked on major construction projects throughout New Zealand, including Roxburgh Hydro, Milford Sound,...
Dates: 2025 - 2026
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / SHEDDAN, William Alexander (Bill) interviewed by Liz van der Linden

SMITH, Graeme John interviewed by Rosalyn Smith

 Record Group
Identifier: H0088
Overview In this interview Graeme looks at family history of parents/grandparents, their farm, employment, and marriages. Graeme recalls family outings, childhood activities, education, sports, interest in drama and his apprenticeship as a carpenter. He also covers his marriage, children and his involvement in community projects and fundraising in Tapanui e.g. the building of the Tapanui Community Centre; and his love of history and writing ‘Tapanui turns 100'.
Dates: 2011
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / SMITH, Graeme John interviewed by Rosalyn Smith

SMITH, Rosalyn Mary Murray interviewed by Liz van der Linden

 Record Group
Identifier: H0685
Dates: 2025
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / SMITH, Rosalyn Mary Murray interviewed by Liz van der Linden

STEEL, Elizabeth Margaret (Betty) interviewed by Gloria McHutchon

 Record Group
Identifier: H0636
Dates: 2020 - 2021
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / STEEL, Elizabeth Margaret (Betty) interviewed by Gloria McHutchon

THOMSON, Lois Dorothy Grace interviewed by Lynette Young

 Record Group
Identifier: H0682
Dates: 2023
Found in: Southland Oral History Project / THOMSON, Lois Dorothy Grace interviewed by Lynette Young

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