Air travel

Date: 13 to 27 September 1998 and 16 December 1999

By: Manson, Heugh Cecil Drummond, 1941-

Reference: OHColl-0439

Description: Interviews Gavin Grocott, Dick Williams, Allan Kenning, Roger Kirkham, Matthew Ramsden and J.W. (Wilt) Johnson. Their working experience covers seven decades of the aviation industry in New Zealand including the NAC years. Documents working and personal relationships in NAC and Air New Zealand and the relationship between the airline and political regimes. Comments on the impact the organisation has had on the evolution of the country's social fabric and looks at change in air travel and in the organisation. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 24 C60 cassette(s). 6 printed abstract(s). 2 folder(s) (accompanying material). 6 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 1993

From: Ellison, Anthony 1966- :Sunday Star cartoons. 2 May - 13 June 1993

Reference: H-123-004

Description: Shows Paul Keating standing at the edge of Australia and preparing to throw a kiwi across the Tasman to New Zealand. The kiwi asks whether he needs to pay a departure tax. Refers to Keating's promise of easier trans-Tasman air travel Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1934 - 1939

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-10/3/25-Acc.

Description: Shows radio and cable routes in the Pacific and aerodromes and airline routes in operation 1934-1939. Quantity: 4 manuscript map(s) (on one sheet). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale indeterminable. 78 x 138 mm Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1988

From: Zagni, Ivan, 1942- : Collection

By: Zagni, Ivan, 1942-

Reference: fMS-Papers-8014-08

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) 8 leaves. Physical Description: Holographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A2003-134) Mr I Zagni, Auckland

Date: 1978

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning air travel. Published in the Auckland Star, 1978 - 1988].

Reference: A-333-038

Description: The cartoon shows a group of people siiting on a plane as the captain welcomes them on board. Refers to Air New Zealand. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 255 x 185mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1964

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: Eph-E-AVIATION-NAC-1964-01

Description: Shows a map of New Zealand, with National Airways Corporation air routs marked on it in red. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 905 x 572 mm. Provenance: Donated by Kate Olsen in 1997.

Date: 1947

From: Sutch, William Ball (Dr), 1907-1975 : Papers

Reference: 2002-012-50/14

Description: Account by Sutch of his travel back to New Zealand after being repatriated by UNRRA. Describes travel by flying boat, his fellow passengers and his impressions of the countries in which stopped over, particularly Italy, Burma and the Dutch East Indies. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1944-1945]

From: Bliss, Charles Henry (Dr), 1909-1997 : Papers relating to his life and work

Reference: MS-Papers-5683-03

Description: Comprises preliminary notes, foreword and a descriptions of stages of the route from Britain to Calcutta and Ceylon. Each leg is described with background information re various centres, eg Malta, Luqa, Valetta, Cairo, including time, site of airfield, accommodation and facilities Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1965-1966

By: Booth, Doris, 1899-1977; The Children's Society

Reference: MSX-9563

Description: 'On Tour' Whitcombe and Tombs travel diary of Englishwoman Doris Booth detailing her travel experiences in New Zealand between 1965 to 1966 sight seeing and visiting friends. Detailed entries describe the weather, social activities, her observations, and people and places visited. In the illustrated introduction to the travel diary Booth has ticked off on the pictures which places she has visited. On the map of New Zealand in the diary she has sketched in ink the route around the country she has taken. The diary also recounts her flight to New Zealand on BOAC in 1965, and her ship voyage back to England aboard the R.M.S. Durango in 1966. She describes an incident when a member of the crew was shot shortly after departing for England, requiring the ship to return to Wellington so police could investigate. The diary describes becoming ship board friends with Sir Walter Nash and his sister Emily Nash who were also passengers aboard this vessel. The endpages to the diary records names and addresses, the dates and correspondents of letters written by Booth, and a listing of photographs taken using Kodapak film. No photographs came with this diary. People named are Mr Hilder,Director of Armstrong and Spring Hall & Mrs Hilder; Janice Crowe of Wellington; Doris and "Punch" of Dunedin, John and Pat Satterthwaite, Jean and Ian Gilmour. Captain Perkins. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: volume with green cloth binding, 20.5 x 13 cm; 179p; "On tour" Whitcombe and Tombs diary; embossed on front cover, contains printed information on New Zealand; map; photographs. Provenance: The diary had been donated to a Society charity shop.

Date: 1959 - 1960

By: Carlton-Carruthers du Chateau & King Ltd; New Zealand National Airways Corporation; Weeks Ltd

Reference: Eph-D-CALENDAR-1959-01

Description: Calendar of six openings, each showing an illustration about a method of travel: July/August 1959: Picturesque - but slow! Bullock team crossing a river September/October 1959: Wellington in the beginning - the harbour with ships and waka November/December 1959: On the 11th of October 1861 - wagons at Gabriel's Gully January/February 1960: They found a way! Steam train and the Raurimu Spiral story March/April 1960: A journey by bus May/June 1960: 1959 - air travel covers the land - shows horserider and his dogs with a plane flying over Publisher and printer given on back cover top left. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Calendar of six openings, with patterned tissue overlay on front, 570 x 408 mm. Provenance: Donated by NAC Christchurch Office, 22 April 1960

Date: 1980-1989

From: [Ephemera of quarto size, timetables, and advertising relating to aviation, airline companies, flights, aeroplanes, aircraft, by New Zealanders or in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-B-AVIATION-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980: Canterbury Aero Club Inc. 21st annual New Zealand Airwomen's Association Rally. Christchurch 31 May - 2 June 1980. 2 stapled sheets giving details of the event which included an aerobatic display by Pam Collings. Free flight day [Hot air balloons]. North Hagley Park [Christchurch], 22 June [1980s?]. Flier Travelglobe Holidays Ltd. Confederate Air Force Airsho [sic] 80. Harlingen, Texas, 3-20 October 1980. Brochure / booking form N.Z. Airwomen's Association. Rally, Christchurch Airport, 31 May - 2 June 1980. Registration form to be returned to rally organiser Mrs Yvonne Loader 1981: Air New Zealand. New one way early purchase fares to London [1981]. Blue flier 1983: Homestead Golden Fried Chicken. Birdman competition. Wellington Harbour Wharves, 6 March 1983. Yellow flier/entry form 1984: Continental Airlines schedules [to and from Auckland]. Effective 28 October 1984 1985: Newmans Air - New Zealand's pride [Brochure announcing new airline. 1985] (2 copies) 1986-1989?: Vintage & Classic air show. Hood Aerodrome Masterton [1986-1989?]. Programme 1987: The last great air race; Singapore to Christchurch March 1987. Christchurch International Airport Golden Jubilee Air Show at Christchurch. Brochure / registration form PDL International Air Race. Golden Jubilee Air Show, 28-29 March 1987. Souvenir programme 1988: Chocks away"; official magazine of the N.Z. Historic Aircraft Trust. October 1988. Flier 1989?: Focus Travel. Hot off the press! Special reduced airfares now available for Odmafair in September. [1989?]. Pink flier Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, offset prints, on flyers and booklets, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 1990-1993

From: [Ephemera of quarto size, timetables, and advertising relating to aviation, airline companies, flights, aeroplanes, aircraft, by New Zealanders or in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-B-AVIATION-1990/1993

Description: Includes: 1990: British Airborne Forces NZ (Inc.) :Airborne Spectacular NZ 1990; a time for celebration and commemoration. New Plymouth Airport, 20th October 1990. Programme. Itinerary - Southern Cross. Date, take off, flyover, land, public viewing [March-April 1990] Pacific Aerospace Corporation (Hamilton). [Folder of brochures about its operation, involvement with ANZAC Frigate Programme. Includes fliers about the Propeller Overhaul Division, Aero Chrome Plate remanufactured aircraft engine cylinders and crankcases, and Aviation Supplies] 1991: Wellington City Council. Discover Wellington, our heritage, our place. Discover aviation. 7 April 1991. Programme 1992: Auckland International Airport Limited. Air Expo 92. Auckland, 20-22 November 1992. Official souvenir programme. Aviation Publishing; a new direction for aeronautical information services in New Zealand [1992]. Pamphlet (2 copies) Women in aviation; New Zealand Australia Rally. Christchurch, 4-8 March 1992. Pamphlet and registration form 1993: Auckland International Airport Limited. Building for tomorrow [1993]. Pamphlet Auckland International Airport Limited. Plane talk. December 1993 The Helicopter Line Ltd Group of Companies. [1993]. Pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, offset prints, on flyers and booklets, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 1994

From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-:Cartoon entries for Qantas Media Awards, 1994. October to November 1994

Reference: H-232-002

Description: Shows a kangaroo pushing a kiwi out the door of an aeroplane with is feet. Far below the plane is the outline of Australia and New Zealand. Refers to the `Open Skies' negotiations between New Zealand and Australia. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available at Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1972 - 1973

From: Various cartoonists :Cartoons from the New Zealand News, 1970s

Reference: A-297-026

Description: A man looks doubtfully at an English-Alien phrase book. He carries a Fly Kiwi-Air shoulder bag as he goes past a sign saying Auckland, Gate 2, London via Rome, Flight 169. Extended Title - Auckland. Gate 2 London via Rome. Flight 169. English-alien phrase book. Fly Kiwi-air. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and Chinese white on watercolour paper, 209 x 115 mm

Date: 1964

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

Reference: MapColl-WRC-R1/16B-Acc.

Description: Shows railways and airports - arterial, regional, and emergency routes. Also shows existing urban areas. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s) + transparency in brown folder. Physical Description: Ink on cream paper. Scale indeterminable. 57 x 34 cm.

Date: 1872 - 1905 - 1938

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-10/3/1-Acc.

Description: Three maps of New Zealand showing roads, railways, shipping routes, lighthouses, radio beacons, aerodromes and airlines. Quantity: 3 manuscript map(s) (on one sheet). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale indeterminable. 45 x 65 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1973

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-134-390

Description: This cartoon features a southerly storm in Wellington after the proposed bridge from Pencarrow to Wellington is built for a new airport. A search and rescue boat is reporting that they are going to have a go at getting the airport bus across for the plane to Sydney. Other Titles - Search and Rescue Extended Title - Anyone thought about that bridge across to Pencarrow in a 'good old southerly'?' 1973 Verso has label dated Tues 25/9 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 316 x 396 mm

Date: 1955

From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :200 original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1955 to 1962.

Reference: A-309-006

Description: Shows a Dutch man, who is wearing clogs, pole-vaulting over the Arctic to the other side of the earth. Refers to flights between Auckland and Amsterdam crossing the Arctic. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1934 - 1939

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-10/3/3-4-Acc.

Description: Two maps showing seaplane base and proposed airline routes MapColl-CHA-10/3/3 = Base map - New Zealand Lands and Survey Quantity: 1 map(s) with annotations. 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on grey linen. Scale [ca 1:3 168 000]. 70 x 55 cm and smaller. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [c 1960s]

From: New Zealand Association of Waterfront Employers :Photographs of ports, docks and shipping around the world.

Reference: PA12-8630

Description: 24 transparency slides relating to the New Zealand Association of Waterfront Employers, taken in the early 1960s. Places identified: Cardiff, Bristol, Manchester, London, Hamburg, Geneva, Paris, Swiss Alps, Rotterdam and Italy. Cardiff: Municipal Centre, Cardiff castle (exterior views). Bristol: Clifton suspension bridge. Manchester: General shots of airport and aircrafts. London: Shot of people boarding aircraft. Hamburg: Shots of aircraft, general views of river and boats and gardens. Geneva: Aerial view of Geneva Lake. Paris: Louvre Gardens. Swiss Alps: Aerial views of Swiss Alps. Rotterdam: Interior and exterior views of Hilton Hotel. Italy: Arial View of Anzio City. Quantity: 24 colour copy transparency/ies. Physical Description: 35mm colour slides