West Otago Oral History Collection, 2010 -
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
ROULSTON, William Kenneth interviewed by Joy Lietze
Record Group — Box 21
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
SMITH, Graeme John interviewed by Rosalyn Smith
Record Group — Box 24
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
STEEL, Elizabeth Margaret (Betty) interviewed by Gloria McHutchon
Record Group
Identifier: H0636
Dates:
2020 - 2021
