Overview This interview covers Bob’s working life at the Flax Mill where he grew up in Redan, Eastern Southland. Detailed accounts of the working of the mill including a description of the dam and water race – turbines. Also some discussion of farming and contracting.

Overview This interview covers Frank’s family, war service and work history; went on active service in 1943 to the Middle East with 9th Reinforcements. There is a description of training and battles in Italy and the battle of Casino. Frank was injured twice. On return to NZ to he worked on farms, at the freezing works, meet and married his wife Val. Interests include: Lions Club, Probus Bowls and Tai Chai.

Overview In this interview Claire discusses her families association with Stewart Island, their careers and interests. She includes a description of traveling from Wellington to Stewart via ferry and train. She also covers her career choices training first as a nurse then as a kindergarten teacher, her marriage and children and her husband’s career in medicine, his life works and death.

Abstract CLARE SQUIRES Interviewer: Lee WaddsAbstracter: Jean Hawkes (in 2010) FIRST INTERVIEW MARCH 6TH 2010TRACK 100:38 Interviewer identification.01:53 CLARE TORRANCE SQUIRES born in 1928.03:22 Parents – Mother MAY HUIA TORRANCE born in BLUFF. Father a CAMERON [Jack Laurens] born in INVERCARGILL of Scottish descent. His parents FRENCH HUGUENOTS, escaped to JERSEY....