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Dave Tyrrell Oral History

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Collection SummaryThis is a four-part oral history recorded with Dave Tyrrell regarding the Moffat Family and their association with Pounawea in the Catlins.

Dave touches on the Moffat history prior to immigrating to New Zealand from Scotland. Their early years in New Zealand, farming at Hillfoot Road near Waiwera South, and his grandparents purchase of the Pounawea boarding house in 1908.

He reminisces on holiday trips to Pounawea as a child, both by rail and car; and the Tyrrell family history of teaching at Owaka School.

He speaks of the Moffat's side business as early roading contractors and the Moffat Boarding House farm. He touches on his Uncle Bill Moffat who fought in World War One, and how this connects to prohibition in the district.

Additionally, he also speaks about his memories of Pounawea during World War Two and the older folk in the town. This is followed by a reflection on the environmental changes which have impacted the landscape surrounding the town.

Names mentioned: Bessie Moffat, Chrissy Sharp, Otto Forsyth, Robbs, JR Wilson, Andy Moffat, Bill Moffat, Charlie Ingram, Harry Sell, Telford Brothers, Les Lockerbie, Freddie Parker, the Arthur Family, Bobby Chalmers, Ken Ramsay, Syd Jenks (Herbert Sydney), Annie Moffat, Andrew Moffat, Wrattan Boys, Rae Brothers, Charlie Hayward, McLay Family, Leslie Family, John Oliver, Duncan Family, Bird Family, Bill Turnbull, Houston Brownley, Adam Paterson, McNeil Family.

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Dave Tyrrell Oral History Video 4

Dave Tyrrell Oral History Video 3

Dave Tyrrell Oral History Video 2

Dave Tyrrell Oral History Video 1

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SubjectsPeople and FamiliesWorld War IIEducationInfrastructureBuildingsThe Great Depression SawmillingPolitics - National and Local GovernmentCompulsory Military TrainingMilitary FishingMaritimeHoliday MakersWorld War IPostal ServiceProhibitionRoadsRailwayAnimalsShops and businessesBusinessesAgricultureEnvironmentPeopleMoffat Family PlacePounaweaKaitangataWarepaWaiwera South Katea/Awatea Makura/Jacks Bay/Hina HinaOwakaEventThe 1934 Long Point TradegyOrganisationOwaka District High SchoolPaterson's Hotel White's StoreCatlins Area SchoolMoffat's Boarding House, Pounawea