Webb, Frank
Production date
1988
Description
Oral history. Frank Webb talks of farming the family land at Tarata that his grandfather brought in the 1890's. Describes the methods of farming used, social activities as a young man and life after his marriage to Meryl. Frank also served as councillor on the Inglewood Council.
Date of Interview: 1988
Interviewer: Maureen Wilson
Abstraction: Joy Peckham
Restrictions: none
Object detail
Part 1
Research tape.
Tape 1 Side 1
Family history re grandfather's arrival in NZ 1890 and farming. Clearing land and developing into farm. Talks of flu epidemic, Maori settlement.
Tape 1 Side 2
Rifle Club, Tennis Club. Transport. Went to Purangi school. Milking 500 cows by hand. Electric lighting 1936. First car a 1927 Dodge. duck shooting. Had a motor bike as a teenager. Played tennis and football etc
Date of Interview: 1988
Interviewer: Maureen Wilson
Abstraction: Joy Peckham
Restrictions: none
Part 2
Master tape
Part 3
Abstract.
Part 4
Digital file
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