Spence, William, 1868-1941 : Memories of different countries and callings

Memoirs written by Spence about 1939 beginning with a description of his family and life on the Orkney Isles, going to school followed by his working life there; he writes of his decision to go to New Zealand and his arrival in 1888 on SS Ionic. He describes his decision to become a Presbyterian minister and the various stages this entailed before he was ordained in 1902. Following appointments in New Zealand he went to Australia where he remained. The Spence family did revisit New Zealand frequently and describe their holidays in many parts of the country including Rotorua, Auckland, Napier, Dunedin, Christchurch, Woodville and Wellington. The memoirs are accompanied by an abstract compiled by Spence's grand-niece, Heather Jones.

Accompanying material - Abstract by Heather Jones

Source of title - Transcribed

Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Typescript (photocopies)

Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms H Jones, Carterton, Jun 2003