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Beattie, Herries. 1881-1972.

Pioneer recollections 1 / Pioneer recollections one collected by J. Herries Beattie. - Christchurch [N.Z.] : Cadsonbury Publications, 1997. - 144 pages : map, portrait ; 21 cm - Pioneer recollections ; I. . - Pioneer recollections ; I. .

First ed. published by the author, 1909. "Series 1." On cover: From interviews with early residents of Gore and surrounding districts. Includes additional index prepared by Gore Historical Museum.

The Maoris in the district -- Coming of the white man -- The pioneers -- A noted freebooter -- Mr Cameron's memories -- Early experiences -- Hokanui [Hokonui] and Knapdale -- The Knapdale run -- Messrs Cubbin and Gunn -- In search of a home -- Explorations and surveys -- A cattle-driving trip -- Mr Adam's reminiscences -- Southland in the late fifties -- The Longridge run -- Additional information -- Our hardy whalers -- The yellow metal -- The genesis of the 'City of falls' -- The first building in Gore -- The 'oldest inhabitant' -- Some corrections -- The early run-holders -- Mr Dawson's recollections -- An exploring trip -- Some old-time tragedies -- Early Gore -- A 'Free Kirk' community -- Gathering up the ends.

ISBN: 1877151203 9781877151200

Source: Cadsonbury Publications, 28 Vardon Crescent, Christchurch 8006, N.Z.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Pioneers--New Zealand--Gore District.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Gore District (N.Z.)--History.
Gore District (N.Z.)--Biography --Anecdotes.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.
Anecdotes.

LC Class. No.: DU436.S7G6B42 1997

Dewey Class. No.: 993.97