Mountains - New Zealand - Taranaki Region

Date: 1914

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-914

Description: Opens with a group of men on a tramp into the valley of the Orongorongo River in the southern Rimutaka Ranges. Included are views of the river and surrounding mountains, in particular Mount Matthews which they climbed posing for a photograph at the Mt Matthews trig station. There are views in the native forest and one looking over the Wainuiomata Valley. One image shows a group of men standing on the Fernside Railway Station labled as the "Mt Hector Party". This probably relates to a group of photographs later in the album recording a tramp in the Taraua Ranges. A group of five photographs records a trip to the Dawson Falls on Mount Egmont. There are views of the road leading to the falls through native forest, the group sitting on a huge rock below the falls, and the falls themselves. The other images in this group show the party on the Mountain, and loaded onto a cart at Eltham. Two pages of views of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, showing individual houses, Croyden School, and coastal scenes. A surveying trip to Kapiti Island. Views of the western cliff face of the island, the caretaker's house and surroundings, a tame deer, nautilus shells, and H E Girdlestone standing beside an 8 inch micrometer on a tripod. Views of the Volcanic Plateau showing Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro and the surrounding plains. The departure of the Main Expeditionary Force from Wellington during the First World War. The focus of these images is on the transports moored at the wharves, and the two escorting warships, the Japanese "Ibuki" and the British H M S "Minotaur", in the harbour. A group of women playing golf on the Waiwhetu golf links Family and friends at Eastbourne. Trip to the West Coast and the glaciers. Views of the main road south of Ross passing through heavy native forest, the Franz Josef Glacier and people climbing its ice fields, Mount Tasman, the Toaroha Rapids, and the Fox Glacier. There are also views of the Pelorus River and Bridge, the Buller Gorge, the Buller River, and the bridge on the road between Lyell and Inangahua. A general view of Greymouth where the party stayed with friends whoes two children were photographed driving peddle cars. A southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges. The route was by way of Mount Reeves, then down into the Tauherenikau River valley, along the river, then up to Mount Alpha and along the ridges to Hector and out again along the Waiotauru River to Otaki Forks. There are two photographs of members of the tramping party, as well as general views of the ranges, the rivers, a mountain tarn, and the Waihoanga Bridge. A visit to the Army training camp at Trentham. Photographs of individual soldiers and groups of soldiers and visitors. Three views of a man on horseback and a dog in the Manganuiateo River. Three images of surveyors making observations at a trig station using an 8 inch micrometer. Views of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [190-?]

From: Daroux, Louis John, 1870-1948 :Photographs of New Zealand and the Pacific

Reference: 1/1-039539-G

Description: View of Mount Egmont from Stratford. Photograph taken ca 1900s by Louis John Daroux. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1862

From: Illustrated London news :Clippings related to New Zealand [ca 1842-1890]

Reference: E-106-f-012

Description: View of Mount Taranaki with the Omata Stockade in the middle distance. Artist and engraver unknown Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news. Vol 41, No 1117, Dec 6 1862, p 616 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 248 x 348 mm

Date: 1884

From: Harper, Laura 1833-1887 :Laura Harper's sketchbook. No. 10 1884

Reference: E-376-037

Description: Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 140 x 230 mm. (page size)

Date: 19 August 1969

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-D-1223

Description: Mount Egmont (Mount Taranaki). Print with hand-applied colouring made from negative taken 19 August 1969 by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print with hand-applied colouring, mounted on board, 38 x 68 cm

Date: ca 1914

From: Bennett, Agnes Elizabeth Lloyd, 1872-1960 : Photographs

By: Greenwood, (Miss), active 1914

Reference: PA1-o-1012

Description: Album of photographs of a tramp on Mount Egmont made by Dr Agnes Bennett and a friend, Miss Greenwood. The photographs were taken by Miss Greenwood about 1914 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1885

By: Davis, James W, active 1886; Carrington, Frederic Alonzo, 1808?-1901

Reference: MapColl-832.2cbum/1885/Acc.8182

Description: Topographic map of of Mount Egmont (Mount Taranaki) depicting survey of the summit by Davis and Carrington. Shows track, the northern, western and eastern peaks and ice cone over the crater. Provides survey measurements at summit. Other Titles - Mount Taranaki Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, on black cardboard mount, scale [1:3 690], 13 x 20 cm.

Date: 1930 - 1959

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965

Reference: B-166-005

Description: Shows a view of Mount Taranaki in the central distance, with rolling hills in the foreground. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [Title]; Recto - bottom right - [Signed] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 267 x 505 mm

Date: 1890

By: Payton, Edward William, 1859-1944

Reference: G-396

Description: Mount Egmont see across rolling hills Darkened varnish Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [Trimmed signature]: -ton. Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on canvas 235 x 392 mm

Date: 1946

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

Reference: E-762

Description: Includes watercolour sketches with colour notes, of: [Mount Taranaki from] Opunake Sept 1946, [Mount Taranaki from] Oaonui Sept 1946, Opunake Nth Head Sept 1946, Mere mere bridal [sic] track Sept 30/46. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Softbound notebook of 12 leaves, each 163 x 102 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1949

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965

Reference: A-379-009

Description: Shows Mount Taranaki with a pink and grey glow. Other Titles - New Plymouth Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 293 x 229 mm.

Date: [ca 23 July 1904]

By: McAllister, James, 1869-1952; Waugh, Annette, active 1987

Reference: PAColl-0997

Description: Photograph of Mount Taranaki from Stratford, with The Trocadero Private Hotel & Restaurant in the middle distance, taken ca 23 July 1904 by James McAllister. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - centre right - Protected. July 23rd 1904 JMcAllister. Arrangement: Original negative at 1/2-023282 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15 x 20.6 cm

Date: 1906-1909

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-o-1227

Description: This album is an anthology of views of Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro from 1906 to 1909, and includes a climbing trip up Mount Egmont. Included are details of the mountains such as the Crater Lake, the crater on Mount Ngauruhoe, Ngauruhoe erupting Easter 1909, climbers on the Wangaehu and Mangaehuehu glaciers, views of snow fields and peaks near the summit of Ruapehu, climbing parties, and various lakes in the area. These include Tama Lakes, Lake Rotoaira, and the Blue and Green lakes on Tongariro. There are images of waterfalls on the Makatote River, the Whakapapanui Stream, the Mangawhero River, on a branch of the Mangatoetoenui Stream, and below the Wangaehu Glacier. There are also two views of Ruapehu Hut and views of Ruapehu from the locality of Rangataua, south west of the mountain, described in the album as "Rangataua Bush" and "Rangataua lake". Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 19 August 1969

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-D-1253

Description: Mount Egmont (Mount Taranaki). Print with hand-applied colouring made from negative taken 19 August 1969 by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print with hand-applied colouring, mounted on board, 38 x 68 cm

Date: [190-?]

From: Daroux, Louis John, 1870-1948 :Photographs of New Zealand and the Pacific

Reference: 1/1-039556-G

Description: Swing bridge with Mount Taranaki behind. Photograph taken ca 1900s by Louis John Daroux. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches

Date: 1930 - 1959

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965

Reference: B-166-007

Description: Shows a road in the foregorund winding to the right through bush, with Mount Taranaki dominating the background. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 550 x 380 mm

Date: 1884

From: Medley, Mary Catherine 1835- :Mary C. Medley's sketch book ; visit to Rotorua before Tarawera eruption [No.] 12. 1884-1886.

By: Harper, Laura, 1833-1887

Reference: E-377-045

Description: A rural scene from Eaglesham, Wanganui showing a homestead, with mountains in the background Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - View from Eaglesham. Wanganui Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 125 x 210 mm.

Date: 1993

From: Grace, Shirley, 1949-2000 :[Sketchbook. 1991-1994].

Reference: E-603-056

Description: Shows the sun at top right, shining down on Mount Taranaki, with a red cloud circling it at the left. Extended Title - from her Sketchbook 1991-1994, page 56. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on page, 134 x 215 mm.

Date: 1860

By: Gold, Charles Emilius, 1809-1871

Reference: B-103-014

Description: Shows houses, fences, horse and cart, Mt Egmont in background. There is washing hanging on a line in the foreground. Reproduced as an Alexander Turnbull Library print in 1976. Exhibited in 'Wide-Eyed: Early Images of New Zealand' exhibition of works by settler artists, held at the National Library of New Zealand Gallery, 18 July - 9 November 1997. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 180 x 270 mm

Date: 1856

From: Strutt, William 1825-1915 :Fragmentary sketches & odds & ends; sketches in Taranaki New Zealand 1856 / W.S. New Zealand rough sketches, 1856.

Reference: E-441-007

Description: A rural scene beneath Mount Egmont which is covered with clouds Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and wash 226 x 105 mm