Farmer at Ngahinepouri. Was New Zealand Gliding Champion on six occasions and in 1978 was placed 7th in World Gliding Championships.
Finlayson, Ian Hugh, 1936-
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Interview with Ian Finlayson
Date: 9, 23, 30 May 1996 - 09 May 1996 - 30 May 1996
From: Ngahinepouri oral history project
By: Finlayson, Ian Hugh, 1936-
Reference: OHInt-0635/03
Description: Ian Hugh Finlayson born Hamilton 1936. Discusses family's first contact with Ngahinepouri - grandfather, David Finlayson and his father, settled at Karamu ca 1872. Explains origins of farm name, `Methleigh'. Recalls childhood jobs on farm and geographical features of properties. Talks about shearing; fencing and effect of electric fences; involvement in frozen beef trade to Britain; A & P and winter show beef competitions; sheep, mainly Romney, Perendale and Romney Cheviot cross; control of rabbits and diversification of land use in district. Describes secondary schooling at Kings College, Otahuhu; social activities for young couples; family home; grocery deliveries; outdoor recreation for children and Sundays as a child. Discusses interest in flying, getting private pilot licence in 1950s, learning mainly in Tiger Moths and interest in Gliding, representing New Zealand in World Championship in France 1978. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Vicki Jones Venue - Ngahinepouri Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009670-OHC-009676 Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 6.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3211.