Places

Date: [ca 1880-1910]

From: Scenery Preservation Board :Scenic photographs of New Zealand

By: Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920; De Tourret, Ernest, active 1909-1912; New Zealand. Tourism Department; Partington, William Henry Thomas, 1854-1940; Scenery Preservation Board

Reference: PAColl-0444-1

Description: Photographs of the following: a set of seven photographs by Collis and annotated by F P Corkill, land agent, re landholding around the Waiwhakaiho River; scenic views such as waterfalls, lakes, and the Pink and White Terraces; bridges with annotations re height etc; sixteen numbered photographs mounted two to a card of scenic views in the Taranaki Region, Rotorua and the far north (including ones of Taumaha Gorge, Taranaki and Lake Ora - location unidentified); a set of seven photographs of the Waipu Caves including Lot's wife, the anvil and the sugar loaf in Morrison's Cave; a clipping of St Paul's Cupola and a photograph of Kauri Gully, Northcote with annotations on resolutions passed re the establishment of reservations; a panorama in two photographs of Flagstaff Hill, Dunedin with annotations re a potential reserve; and two of a tramping party of three men and five boys resting at a waterfall. Includes a recent hand-written list of the photographs. Quantity: 56 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Mounted prints

Date: 1970 - 1868 - 1975

From: [Various artists] :[Postcards depicting works of art]. National Art Gallery. Wellington, N.Z. [1970s]

By: Chevalier, Nicholas, 1828-1902

Reference: E-278-q-043

Description: Postcard depicting Chevalier's watercolour of the Rangitikei River, painted in 1868 Gift to National Art Gallery by Mrs Caroline Chevalier, artist's widow, in 1912 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photo-lithograph, 150 x 105 mm

Date: 1986

By: Brophy, Jenny, active 1990

Reference: ATL-Group-00754

Description: Jenny Brophy interviews Gary Brain, Jim & Shirley Chesswass, Alpha and Alan Ramsay, John Schwabe and Harry Weston regarding the Manawatu Youth Orchestra. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 5 audiocassette(s). 4 folder(s). 0.04 Linear Metres.

Date: 1895

Reference: MapColl-832.41gbbd/[ca.1895]/Acc.388

Description: Topographic map of the Oruamatua Kaimanua Block bordered by the Moawhango and Rangitikei Rivers. Other blocks adjoining are Rangipowaiau, Kaimanua No.3, Ohaoko, Awarua Block No.2, Mangaohane No.1. Includes entirely Maori names of settlements and people. A few notes are in English, e.g. sheepyards. Three notes refer to the places where Tipae was believed to have been killed according to Te Hau, Hiraka and Ihakara, Hepara. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, scale [1:31 680], 50.8 x 40.4 cm. on sheet 51 x 60.2 cm.

Date: 1990

From: New Zealand Society of Genealogists : 1990 Sesquicentennial Family Biography Competition collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4280-076

Description: An account of the life and times of the Hopkins family, in particular George and Adelaide who emigrated with five children in 1874 on the Golden Sea. Seven more children were born in Masterton. The writer follows the life of the seventh child Charles, on the land and during World War I, and married life Publication - Essay published in `Our lesser stars' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Published guide available. Family photographs including one of pupils at Kohinui School 1932

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Mason, (Mr), active 1923-1928

Reference: Pan-0535-F

Description: Wooden villa with archway on front porch. Driveway from foreground edge forks near house. Extensive flat, grassed area and well established shrubbery on property. Varied taller trees behind. Ornamental wooden frame near centre of garden. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - Mason, 50 Wood St, Palmerston Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.6 cm x 115.7 cm

Date: 1923 - 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: McKelvie, James Flockhart, 1871-1935

Reference: Pan-0532-F

Description: Refer also Pan-0533-F, Pan-0534-F and Pan-0538-F Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: 247 x 1217mm

Date: 1923 - 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Barrett, Hugh, active 1923-1928

Reference: Pan-0526-F

Description: Profile shot of wooden villa and its grounds. Grassed area in foreground, house skirted by cabbage trees and flax bushes. Driveway to house. Flat farmland beyond. Taken by R P Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - Hugh Barrett, Feilding 3 x 40 x 10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 113.5 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Ross, (Mr), active 1923-1928

Reference: Pan-0536-F

Description: Large wooden villa at top of gentle grassed slope. House surrounded by cabbage and pine trees. Denser pine forest at bottom of slope. Short belt of macrocarpa hedge, neatly shaped just off-centre of image. Taken by R P Moore R.P. Moore's business stamp at lower edge of negative. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on tape - Ross, Palmerston; Marginal notes on tape - [at other end] Ross, 3/- Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.4 x 116.4 cm

Date: 1966-1980

From: Andrews, Reginald Percy, 1899-1987 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6153-2

Description: Describes early life in Napier, employment, involvement with Labour Party, local politics in Wanganui where he was mayor, 1962-1974 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1923 - 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-0531-F

Description: View of Feilding race course from top of "home strait". Pavilions and grandstands beside track. Neat low picket fences divide concourse from racing area. Trees behind buildings and in distance. Rugby-playing area in centre beyond track. "Floating" piece of negative near top edge. Source of descriptive information - Identification of racecourse from other items in R P Moore box of panoramic negatives, and from image on internet. (See Grand Stand, Racecourse, Feilding, N.Z.: http://feildingphotos.mdc.govt.nz/imagepopup.php?catalog) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 123.0 cmm

Date: 1964

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to Maori. 1960s].

By: Universal Printers Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-1964-01

Description: Booket outlining the Palmerston North Maori War Effort organisation activities in World War II, with proposals to erect a new community centre on an adjacent site. Contains photographs and clippings from the Manawatu Standard, 29 June 1964 about the opening of the memorial. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photocopied booklet of 12 pages, 210 x 148 mm.

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: McKelvie, James Flockhart, 1871-1935

Reference: Pan-0538-F

Description: Panoramic view of "Pukemarama" taken by R P Moore Refer also Pan-0532-F, Pan-0533-F and Pan-0534-F Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 134.5 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: McKelvie, James Flockhart, 1871-1935

Reference: Pan-0534-F

Description: Refer also Pan-0532-F, Pan-0533-F and Pan-0538-F Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 cm x 124.7 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

By: Sutherland, A, active 1923-1928

Reference: Pan-0541-F

Description: View across wide park-like garden towards front of large open-verandahed villa. Gardens flanked by driveway and various types of trees. Bordered, shaped flowerbeds in foreground. Small trees and shrubs in bed opposite. Cabbage trees on extreme edge of image. Taken by R P Moore. Refer also Pan-0537-F Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - A. Sutherland, Palmerston Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.6 x 115.9 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-0533-F

Description: Panoramic view of "Pukemarama" homestead owned by J McKelvie, taken by R P Moore Refer also Pan-0532-F, Pan-0534-F and Pan-0538-F Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 119.1 cm

Date: [ca 1874-1944] (1953)]

By: Major, John Edwin, 1859-1954

Reference: qMS-1232

Description: Accounts of life in Wellington, Manawatu, Gisborne and Taranaki, and many political recollections and comments. There is a chapter on old-time racing, including the days before the book-maker was banned. There are also references to visiting celebrities, among them Mark Twain, Frank Bullen and Paderewski, and memories of many theatrical shows. Included is a summary of the career of the late Henry Hayward, a pioneer in cinema entertainment in NZ. Source of title - Transcribed He was a store-keeper, law clerk and land agent; member of Parliament for Hawera for six years; mayor of Hawera for thirteen years and member of other local bodies in Taranaki. He was a noted runner; played Rugby football for these provinces; and as owner and spectator was keenly interested in horse-riding. He was one of the founders of a number of clubs and societies, including the Philatelic Society and the Polynesian Society. He was also a friend of the Maori and a student of his culture Quantity: 1 volume(s) (273 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; blue linen)

Date: 1888 - 1890

By: Borieson, C W, active 1889; Ashcroft, Albert Edward, 1862-1942; Humphries, Thomas, 1841-1928; Halse, Frederick James, 1863-1936; Smith, Stephenson Percy, 1840-1922; General Survey Lithographic Office; Roe, J E, active 1910-1912

Reference: MapColl-832.43gbbd/1888/Acc.35292

Description: A cadastral map of rural and suburban sections open for sale and selection of the area from Lake Horowhenua to Koputuroa Road, and bounded by the Kawiu and Makomako Roads. This cadastral map has numbered sections, some coloured, and include acreages and owners' names handwritten in some sections. The Wellington - Manawatu Railway is marked as are a school and a waterworks reserve. Streets and the Koputuroa Stream are named. The base maps are of sections in the Blocks I, II & VI, Waiopehu Survey District. Sections marked with red are large settlements open for sale or selection and are referred to in a key. Schedule of the suburban sections and rural lands in this district include the section number, acreage, value and rent. Terms and conditions of sale or selection of the Levin village settlement include the statement 'Drawn by F.J. Hales'. Includes a written description of rural land and the application date of 18 March 1889 at the Crown Lands Office, Wellington and includes J.W.A. Marchant's name. The inset map is a locality plan of Levin. Handwritten names listed are: Seager, Hewit, J. McGowan, G.H. Gower, Ingram, Borieson, Brown, Blair, R Prouse, Dalrymple, Toxward, Lancaster, Stuckey. Title part stamped and part handwritten on verso Signature centre top: C.W. Borieson, Contractor, Wellington Inset: Levin locality plan. Scale [1:506 880] Base map: Plan of rural and suburban sections Horowhenua Block, situated in Blocks I, II & VI, Waiopehu Survey District / Surveyed by A.E. Ashcroft & T.L. Humphries, assistant surveyors. Wellington, N.Z., General Survey Office, 1889. Handwritten note on bottom right: Next unit to be paid 1 Jany 1890. Note it will be needful to write Govt. to inquire the amount as the leases make it ... See units number of acres required for felling to comply with ... of residence [handwriting difficult to decipher] Quantity: 2 map(s) on one sheet, including a locality plan. Physical Description: Ink and colourwash on paper, linen backed, coloured, scales vary, 42 x 56.6 cm. Provenance: Donated by Mr. J. Roe, 30.03.1977

Date: 1975

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-1975

Description: Includes calendars: Seatrans Consolidated (NZ) Limited, December 1974-January 1976. (Art work is six colour reproductions of plates from Walter Buller's `A History of the Birds of New Zealand' supplied by the Turnbull Library). (2 copies). Palmerston North 1975 Calendar. (Art work consists of six black and white reproductions of pen drawings by Wilhelmina G Irving). (2 copies). Chatham Islands Jockey Club Centennial, 1874-1974 - December 1974-January 1976. (Six reproductions of colour photographs of Chatham Islands scenes by an unidentified photographer). (2 copies). Wellington 1975 Calendar. (Six black and white reproductions of pen drawings by Wilhelmina G Irving). The National Bank of Australasia Ltd. (Art work consists of 13 colour prints of suburban scenes in early Australia from 1827-1885 by various artists). The Pelorus Press Ltd [Auckland] - December 1974-January 1976, plus a calendar for 1976 in small print at the back. Auckland City Art Gallery: calendar for August 1975 to July 1976. (Art work is a colour reproduction of `Fishing in the Spring' by Vincent Van Gogh). Quantity: 7 calendars, and 3 duplicates.. Physical Description: Offset lithographs, varying sizes.

Date: [ca 1930's]

From: Mosen, Neville Herbert, 1914-2004: Photographs

Reference: PA1-o-1867

Description: Photograph album created by Neville H Mosen of Raetithi. Contains views related to trips taken by the Tongariro Tramping Club and views related to the Mosen family and friends. Taken by Neville Mosen circa 1936 to 1937, and possibly some taken by other unidentified photographer(s). Contains scenic views and views of the Club members on bush walks and skiing in Tongariro National Park, featuring Ruapehu, Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and surrounding environs, the Pinnacles at Blue Bluffs, Ruapehu crater lake, Tama Lakes, The Chateau, Whakapapa glacier, Karioi Lakes, Mangawhero River and various tramping huts. Bruce Davis, an amateur photographer who lived in Raetihi is identified. Also includes views of Raetihi township and Horopito locality, Napier, Tauranga (rail bridge and The Strand), and Ngauruhoe erupting (possibly 1937 eruption). Also includes views of Tom Parker posing with the fountain he gifted to Napier in 1936 and scenes of a parade and bonfire in Raetihi to mark the coronation of King George VI in 1937. Also includes the wedding of Gwen Wise (circa 1930s) 5 loose prints have page numbers noted and are in an envelope at the front of the album. Source of title - title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black album bound with string and featuring an embossed image of mountains and a sun and the word 'Photographs' on the front cover, 21.5 x 27 cm