Hunting
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:
MURDOCH, John Robert (Jock) interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group
Identifier: H0526
Overview
In this interview, Jock talks about his early life in Fairfax. His first job on leaving school was at a saw mill near Otautau. Jock worked at other mills as he became more experienced. When he was 19 Jock joined the army and spent about 18 months in Japan. From an early age Jock got involved with deer hunting and on his return from Japan he became a deer culler for the Department of Internal Affairs and worked for 5 years without a break. Jock married in 1960, He then became involved in a...
Dates:
2004
Muriel Jane Henderson with Ducks She Shot
Digital Image
Identifier: DH03690004
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Old photos [Family]
Digital Image
Identifier: D28970001
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1921 - 1967
Found in:
Invercargill City Council Archives
Old photos [Family], bulk: 1921 - 1967
Item
Identifier: S28970001
Overview
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Dates:
Majority of material found within 1921 - 1967
PIRIE, Ewen Alexander interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0111
Overview
In this interview Ewen describes his family history in detail, dating back to his grandfather’s journey to NZ via goldmining in Australia and the establishing himself in farming in NZ. He refers to a book ‘One Hundred Years at Morton Mains’ which records his grandparents and their descendants. He discusses his relationship with his father and their religious beliefs. Ewen goes on to discuss tractors and their advancement in farming, deer stalking and culling, joining the army, friendships...
Dates:
2012
Sadie Pearce Photographic Collection
Record Group
Identifier: A0768
Overview
This collection contains digitised copies of two photograph albums by Sadie Pearce. The first focuses on family life, the second on historical buildings around Southland.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1921 - 1990
SHAW, Hunter John Douglas interviewed by Morag Forrester
Record Group
Identifier: H0556
Overview
Hunter's first encounter with the forests and lakes of Fiordland occurred when his parents shifted south from Auckland bringing him and his younger brother with them. From an early age the allure of the bush stayed with him and by his late teens he knew it was where he wanted to live and work. For the next twenty-five years, Hunter became a professional deer hunter setting up his own base in the Back Valley of Manapouri. Taking knowledge from older bushmen and hunters, he rebuilt former cattle...
Dates:
2005
SMITH, James Stuart interviewed by Pamela Smith
Record Group
Identifier: H0112
Overview
Jim talks of his family history – William and Susan Smith were Lighthouse Keepers at Waipapa and Grandparents Samuel and Euphemia Symons farmed at Menzies Ferry. His family lived at Gorge Road where his father was the manager of the Tuturau Dairy Factory as well as a Dairy Farm Manager. He recalls life, education, and community activities at Gorge Road. His family moved to Invercargill and he compares the differences between the two areas. Jim goes onto to talk about social activities, family...
Dates:
2012
SUTTON, Roger Robertson interviewed by Beth Cairns
Record Group
Identifier: H0345
Overview
In this interview Roger recalls his childhood memories and his strong interest in wild life/local history. He goes on to describe his war years and where he was posted. On returning home he details his work the protection of wild life through numerous organisations including: the Southland Acclimation Society, QE 11 National Trust, Catchment Board, Fisheries and Wildlife Management and details the Manapouri Power Station Project.
Dates:
2000
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