Nelson, Moate and Company

Date: 1895 - 1897

From: [Posters and other ephemera advertising performances by circuses, mainly in New Zealand. 1890-1903].

By: New Zealand Times Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-CIRCUS-1895-01

Description: Programme broadsheet for a performance by Harmston's Circus. Performers include: Hakata and Kota (Risley act), Katie Montgomery (rider), Rudolf Strief (with elephant "Babe"), Mr P Montgomery (with arab stallions, and with trick ponies "Midget" and "Bantam"), Cuzco and Willie (throwing and spinning hats), F Harmston (horse riding), The Aldeans (gymnasts), Miss Ruby Scardsdale (trapeze), Gilbert Eldred (horse riding and baton leaping), G W Stewart (horse riding); Mdlle Annette, Blanche, Brandon, Laing, Scarsdale and Nellie Harmston-Love (Indian club swinging); Hashinoto (slide wire). The broadsheet also contains advertisements about: Nurse Woodward's health syrup, Pearce's Boot Warehouse, Arcade Auction Rooms, Dr Speer (for chronic and nervous diseases), Nelson Moate teas, Geo A Mawson (confectioner), Te Aro House; and a full page advertisement for Wardell Bros & Co (grocers of Willis Street Wellington) on the verso. The Wardell's advertisement on the verso indicates that the month was October. Date estimated at 1895 - the Aldeans are said to have performed with Harmston's Circus during 1895-1897. Charles Woodward who performed with the Circus in 1896 in Calcutta, is said by descendants to have "joined the circus" when it visited New Zealand. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on two sides of sheet 445 x 275 mm.

Date: 1875-1882

By: Nelson, Moate and Company

Reference: MS-Papers-2955

Description: Invoices and insurance policies relating to the first shipment of Ceylon tea to New Zealand, imported by Nelson, Moate and Company Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms, printed matter

Date: 1909

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1909

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: Fuller's Vaudeville Co. (With Nina Gonzales, George and Les Scott, Chas Heath, Nellie Leslie, Joe Rox, Merly Laurence, The Three Starrs, The National Duo, Frank Crowther's Orchestra, Delino, Joe Lamb, Tom Armstrong, Priscilla verne, the Tossing Testros, British Biograph. Theatre Royal (Wellington). Programme ending 31 December 1909 Grand popular concert in aid of YMCA Cricket Club. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 9 February 1909. Programme / flier (Mr Wm Goudie, Miss Violet Mueller, Mr E Archer, Mr P L Minifie, Miss Ethel Lissack, Mrs M L Sutcliffe, Miss A Dobbie, Mr Moran, Mr Charles M Howard, Mr Proctor). His Majesty's Theatre. Grand entertainment in aid of the Maternity Home. Thursday, 5 August 1909. Herald Print, Gisborne. Programme. They are coming! They are here! The Viviennes and Select Pictures. Under the sole direction of Mr C E Cutts; touring manager Mr Robert Hardie; business manager Mr W Vivienne. Programme [with advertising for Adrain [Adrian] Hope, the "Golden Shadows" waltz, for Nelson Moate teas, the Dresden Piano Company, and for Wai-Rongoa natural mineral water from Thomson & Co, Dunedin. 1909] (2 copies) Wednesday "Pops" (every Wednesday) under direction of Wellington Professional Orchestra, conductor Mr Frank J Oakes. Programme (performers include Mr J F Carr, Mr Borneo Gardiner, Mrs Orr-Loring, Mr R Kain, Mr Ernest Parkes). Quantity: 5 programmes and fliers. Physical Description: Printed programmes, under 300 mm.

Date: 1889

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from the file print collection, Box 16

By: Frost, William Row, 1845?-1911

Reference: PAColl-7344-72

Description: The main pavilion of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition on the foreshore in Dunedin. On the right is a warehouse used by Nelson Moate & Co. There are two other billboards on the left one for Old Judge cigarettes and the other for gelignite amongst other things. The photograph was taken as a publicity shot by W R Frost. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1901

By: Turnbull and Palmer (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-ROYAL-1901-1

Description: Includes: Memento of the visit of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York to Wellington NZ, June 1901. With Geo W Wilton's compliments. Turnbull & Palmer, printers, Wellington Visit of Their Royal Hignesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to New Zealand. Dinner given by His Majesty's Ministers for New Zealand, to visiting Representatives at Parliament House, Wellington, Thursday June 20th 1901 / Sears, NZ. [Menu and programme, with performers John Prouse, W B Cadzow, Arthur Hahn, the Meistersingers, and Orchestra] Christchurch City Council. Reception at the Canterbury Hall Christchurch, given by the Mayor of Christchurch & Mrs Rhodes, on the occasion of the visit of Their Royal Hignesses the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York. June 22nd 1901. Programme (performers Miss Laing Meason, Mr Reeves, Mrs Burns, Mr F M Wallace, Miss Graham, Mr Millar). Christchurch Press Co Ltd, printers [in fringed cream silk cover with gilt crest] Programme of celebrations during the visit of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York to Wellington (18-21 June 1901). Programme, with list of arches, and list of fireworks in fireworks display in the harbour, 19 June 1901) The Arms of Their Royal Hignesses the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York, with the compliments of Nelson, Moate & Coy Ltd [official programme and list of household staff] (3 copies) Children's demonstration to the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York. Caledonian Grounds Dunedin NZ. Wednesday 26th June 1901. [Drill instructor and general director Mr John Hanna; musical director Mr A M Braik]. Souvenir programme. J Wilkie & Co Dunedin The Duke in the southern isles; New Zealand's loyal welcome. McKee & Co., printers and photo-engravers, Wellington [1901] Quantity: 7 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Engravings, offset prints, etc, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1901

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the New Zealand Army, volunteers, soldiers of regular forces]

By: Hickson, Rex Annesley, 1920-1993; Turnbull, Hickson & Palmer (Firm); Nelson, Moate and Company

Reference: Eph-A-ARMY-1901-01

Description: Front cover shows a head and shoulders portrait of a member of the Imperial troops. Inside there is a brief description of all the different regimental uniforms. Quantity: 1 Other printed ephemera item(s) pamphlet. Physical Description: Folded pamphlet, 143 x 109 mm.

Date: [ca 1925]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-099988-G

Description: Retail shop on Glenmore Street, between the Karori Tunnel and the Kelburn Viaduct, circa 1925. Northland Road is to the right, out of the picture. The firm of S W Moult, motor and electrical engineer is visible, as are signs advertising Nelson, Moate & Co's pure tea, Sunlight soap, Lifebuoy soap, Bate's, Britannia Tyres, Velox and Champion Tyres. Also visible is a girl in the foreground alongside a wheelchair/pram type apparatas, seated in which, is another child. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1883]

Reference: 1/2-021640-F

Description: The corner of Queen Street and Victoria Street West, Auckland, circa 1883. Tea importers Nelson Moate and Co, and G Ivil's hair saloon are visible. A horse drawn bus and a sign advertising Arthur's Mart can also be seen. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1882 - 1884

Reference: Eph-C-BEVERAGE-Tea-1882-01

Description: Shows elegantly dress woman holding a cup of tea inside a red triangular frame, with a pagoda behind her. On either side are pictures of tea plants in flower, insets of scenes in India, China and Ceylon, and of medals won at the New Zealand Exhibition of 1882. The left side of the image shows insets of a tea factory interior, and Nelson Moate stores in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Other Titles - Sold by all grocers in every town and village in New Zealand. Inscriptions: Printed with more advertisements on verso. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 245 x 369 mm.

Date: 1902

From: Hiscocks, Ercildoune Frederick :King Dick abroad. Wellington, McKee & Co., 1902

Reference: PUBL-0201-053

Description: Richard Seddon at a farewell dinner, probably in London. He is raising a toast with a teacup inscribed with Nelson Moate's teas. He is flanked by four other other British Empire premiers, all holding cups of tea. On the table is a teapot inscribed Nelson Moate's teas. The words Nelson Moate and Co.s Teas, the secret of New Zealand's success appear above and below the scene Extended Title - From Hiscocks, E. F. King Dick abroad. Wellington, 1902. p. [53, back cover Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph

Date: 1902

Reference: 1/2-138048b-F

Description: Advertisement for Tiger Teas from the Otago Daily Times and Witness, Christmas Annual, 1902, back cover. Includes a drawing of a tiger surrounded by the words 'Tiger Teas maintain their quality year by year'. Underneath is a letter to the 'Lady of the house' signed by J Rattray and son. Other - Note on back of file print reads 'Nelson Moate Cos Teas..' Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: ca 1914

From: Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923 : New Zealand post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-007059-G

Description: Part 2 of a 2 part panorama depicting Taihape township, circa 1914. Railway yards are in the foreground. Signs advertise Nelson Moate & Co teas; H M Bertenshaw auctioneers; Joe Cody's wine and spirits; Healey's Railway Buffet; Haywards Pictures; Rangitikei General Co-operative Timber Company; and the Taihape Foundry and Engineering Works. Photograph taken by Frederick George Radcliffe. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Taihape F G R 4838 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative