Nightcaps (N.Z.)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Western Southland
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
ALLAN, Robert Bruce (Carter) interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box 28
Identifier: H0183
Overview
Born in Nightcaps Robert talks of family, his mother’s vegetable garden and chores, the effects of mining on the town and the reduced number of people living in Nightcaps now. He tells of work and friends in the mining industry where he worked underground for 41 years. He worked at Mt. Linton mines where the workers had to work hard. He helped to set up the Ohai Railway Trust Board and finishes the interview by recalling the building of the Pub in Ohai by the Taylors.
Dates:
2013
BOKSER, Beth interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box 28
Identifier: H0182
Overview
Beth recalls her family history, education and living on a farm at Wairio. Her employment included: aiding at the Nightcaps Maternity Hospital, Nursemaid at Mt. Linton for the McGregor family, and working at the local bakery. She describes wages and cost of items of the time as well as social activities and the meeting of and marrying her husband. She discusses his employment in transport and mining and her concerns for him in his occupation of 40 years in the mines. She goes on to recall...
Dates:
2013
BOOTH, Vincent Paul (Tinny) interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box 3
Identifier: H0001
Overview
The interview covers Mr Booth's childhood in Nightcaps, farming at Bowmont Station, and work at the coal mines.
Dates:
2009
BOOTH, Vincent Paul (Tinny) interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box 28
Identifier: H0184
Overview
In this interview Vincent recalls his life and work in the mines around Nightcaps and Ohai for forty years. He also talks of the retail outlets in Nightcaps and latterly their decline, his interest in rugby, home ownership, marriage and friends.
Dates:
2013
BOYLE, Norma Ruth interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box 4
Identifier: H0034
Overview
Norma describes her personal education history at Tuatapere School, Dux of Nightcaps District School, attendances at Southland Girls High and later to training College. She talks of teaching techniques and outlines her teaching career as well as comparing the current education system with past.
Dates:
2007
EXCELL, Walter interviewed by David van Tongeren
Record Group — Box 45
Identifier: H0451
Overview
In this interview Walter discusses family, education, employment, teaching career and leisure pursuits e.g. fishing and hunting that bolstered food supplies. He talks about being a conscientious objector and the consequences of this on his life. He goes on to share some history of mines in Western Southland and some local stories e.g. the first and only train robbery in Southland.
Dates:
1994
John S Thomson Collection
Record Group
Identifier: A0661
Overview
Processing Note: This collection is awaiting arrangement and description. Please contact Archives staff for details of collection content.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1900 - 1921
KEEN, Barry Benjamin interview by Richard Savory
Record Group — Box 42
Identifier: H0436
Dates:
2021
KLEMICK, Martin (Marty) interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group — Box 28
Identifier: H0181
Overview
Marty talks of his family history and life growing up in a large family in Nightcaps; his education and employment in the local mines. He recalls topics such as: mine safety, explosives, physical work, unions, mine managers, wages etc. His father built their family home and this is one of the oldest homes in Nightcaps. Marty also looks at friendships built through his work.
Dates:
2013
MOYLAN, Juliette Margaret (Julie) interviewed by Anne McCracken
Record Group — Box 31
Identifier: H0413
Dates:
Majority of material found within 2019-2020
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