Oral history
Subject
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Redcliff Wetlands - Takitimu Mountains
Digital Image
Identifier: DH03450006
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Redcliff Wetlands - Takitimu Mountains, [Unknown]
Item — Box 3
Identifier: H03450006
Dates:
[Unknown]
REDDITT, Leslie James interviewed by Joy Lietze
Record Group
Identifier: H0032
Overview
Leslie talks of his family history, education and home domestic life in the Tapanui area. He describes the depression years, working in the forestry in Rotorua, the loss of his brother in the war, his marriage/family and farming life, where he has seen many changes and practices over 70 years in the industry. Leslie also talks about steam trains and rail service in the area as well as his interest in the Racing Club and Dog trails.
Dates:
2010
REECE, Andrena Glendinning interviewed by Janice Templeton
Record Group
Identifier: H0308
Overview
In this interview Andrena outlines her family history and how they came to own their property known as Glendreg. She tells how her parents met and started farming at Dipton later moving to Clifton. Her father worked on a gold dredge on the Waiau River. From Clifton the family moved to Cobden on the West Coast. After her father became ill, he was sent to Australia where he stayed for some time. Andrena and her family went to stay with an Aunt and Uncle at Cosy Nook. Andrena continues to retell...
Dates:
1999
REECE, Sharon May interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0332
Overview
This interview was recorded as part of a project to celebrate of 125 years of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand. Sharon talks about her life in Australia before coming to NZ, her parent’s occupations, her schooling and her love of sports. When the family came to NZ, Sharon attended Mt Anglem School. She talks about becoming a mum, her work and volunteering to help after the Christchurch Earthquakes. Sharon went on to join the Army and on completion of her training gained medals as top soldier for...
Dates:
2018
REES, Jocelyn Lavinia (Joy) interviewed by Rebecca Amundsen
Record Group
Identifier: H0276
Overview
This interview is part of the Grand Hotel Project. In this interview Joy recalls working in the Snack Bar at the Grand Hotel. She decribes the food, the bar area and the kinds of people who came there. She also recalls some of the other bars in the hotel.
Dates:
2016
Reginald George Ashwell in His Army Uniform
Digital Image
Identifier: DH03680003
Dates:
c.1940s
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
Reginald George Ashwell Photographed with an Unnamed Woman, Possibly His Wife, Peggy Ashwell (nee Beaton)
Digital Image
Identifier: DH03680004
Dates:
c.1940s
Found in:
Southland Oral History Project
REID, Jessie Buchan (Sheena) interviewed by Merren MCallum
Record Group
Identifier: H0177
Overview
Sheena looks at her family history in New Zealand after their immigration from Scotland i.e. her father’s occupation, setting up home and his employment with First Church; and her close association with first church from a baby. She went onto ring the bells and explains how to play these and the workings of First Church e.g. Communion, Sunday school and Bible Class. She attended Middle School and Southland Girls High School before going to Wellington to train as a dental nurse. On her...
Dates:
2012
REID, Roy Watson interviewed by Jenny Campbell
Record Group
Identifier: H0107
Overview
In this interview Roy tells of his family history dating back to 1888, his home, education, childhood activities on the farm e.g., rabbiting, catching eels. He details farming sheep and fescue. He looks at the history of and changes to Mossburn, social activities and how his parents met.
Dates:
2013
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