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1984 Southland Flood Oral History Project, 2009

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Special project of the Southland Oral History Project

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

DRAKE, Reginald Earl Drake interviewed by Nancy Burnett

 Record Group — Box 25
Identifier: H0121
Overview This interview is a topic based interview about the 1984 flood and was recorded following the 25th anniversary of the flood. Reginald worked for Wallace County Council as Senior Building Inspector after being a builder in Tuatapere. Reginald recalls how the flood unfolded, its effects on the Otautau and surrounding areas and services and Civil Defense. He also tells of his role after the flood as a building inspector, the impact of the flood on infrastructure, working in a team and the...
Dates: 2009