Fred Ellis in NZ Govt Accommodation 1936-37. South Westland

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DescriptionBasically a tent with a fire place attached. Bush lamps and glow from the fire provided internal light at night. At the commencement of the WW11 Fred (my father) left and enlisted in Greymouth and left for war in 1940. Date of Photo1936 - 1937Map^[1]ContributorMurray Ellis

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Location (city or town)South WestlandPersonFred EllisOrganisation (eg business)NZ Govt Accommodation

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Category TagcampMenuBy Decade | 1930-1939

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Date Created6th July 2020CommentsKevin Oregan
In the late 50's early 60s all the numerous contractors camps Ianthe,Wanganui Bridge, Paringa, Roadways, M Robert's, Ryan Bros, we had it good to these first surveyors and roadmen. They were a special kind. Kevin
Cando Ridder
Tough men.

Hilary Venning
Miss you Grandad

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