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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:

GUTSELL, Peter Fordyce interviewed by Nancy Burnett

 Record Group — Box 8
Identifier: H0126
Overview This interview is a topic based interview about the 1984 flood and was recorded following the 25th anniversary of the flood. In this interview Peter looks at his occupation as a bricklayer i.e. training and employers before coming self-employed. He talks of his involvement with the Fire Brigade, the 1984 flood and contributing factors to this, damage caused and the role he played during this time; and the aftermath clean up. Through these recollections Peter tells many stories and refers to...
Dates: 2009