Andrews, Nesta Eva

Production date
1993
Description
Oral history. Nesta Andrews was born in England in 1917 and the family came to New Zealand on the ship the "Ruahine." During World War II, Nesta worked as a herd tester; travelling to farms on a horse and cart to tests herds in Motunui and Eltham. This interview is part of a series of four which focuses on women doing men's work during WWII.
Recorded 30 January 1993
Interviewer: Connor, Jo
Abstraction: Florinda Lambert
Restrictions: None

Object detail

Production date

1993

Subject person

Nesta Eva Andrews

Classification

oral history/(for Archives)

Collection

Oral histories - General

Item list

Part 1

Research tape

Part 2

Abstract

Part 3

Master tape

Part 4

Digital file

Accession number

ARC2005-287

Collection type

My shortlist

Subject place

Eltham Taranaki New Zealand Polynesia Oceania North Island Motunui

Subject

Dairy and beef Farming Agriculture, fishing and forestry Home Front War Family activities Entertainment and recreation Women Identity and community World War Two (1939-1945) International conflicts

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