Railway bridges - New Zealand - West Coast Region
Photographs of places, people, and events on the West Coast
Date: [ca 1990s]
From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast
Reference: PAColl-10788-40
Description: Photographic prints by Damer Farrell from circa 1990s. Includes aerial view of Greymouth, group portrait from school reunion, bridges, presentation of awards and trophies, portrait of New Zealand Judo representative wearing medals, and 'Kotuku 5894' fishing vessel at sea. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 6 colour original photographic print(s).
A.P. National Park [Arthur's Pass National Park]
Date: [Circa 1890s-1920s]
From: Kennedy, William Alexander, 1865-1950 :Photographs of the Southern Alps area
By: Beck, Dick, active 1895; Beken, Charles Albert, 1859-1944; Frazer, William D, active 1920s-1940s; Grace, W, active 1890s; Kennedy, William Alexander, 1865-1950; Lee, A A, active 1920s?; Manson, (Mr), active 1920s; Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972; Peart, Heaton Clairemont, 1894-1991
Reference: PAColl-0959-25
Description: Photographs of mountains and valleys in the Arthur's Pass National Park, including numbers of views of the Otira Tunnel under construction, with interior and exterior views. Various photographers have been identified, some with only their surname. They include H C Peart, A A Lee, [?] Manson, [?] Beck, T.C., John Pascoe, W D Frazer, [?] Barrett, and C Beken. From information about William Alexander Kennedy it appears that a large number of the photographs were taken by him, taking groups of former students on mountaineering trips. Many of the images show groups of young people, none of whom are identified, taken circa 1925-1926. (See article at http://www/nzine.co.nz/features/wak.html) Many of the images show winter views including icicles formed on waterfalls, frozen spray on twigs, and one with frozen spume near the Otira Tunnel. Image no. 25 shows an undentified woman standing at the foot of a semi-frozen waterfall, and image no. 64 shows an undentified woman wearing a woollen coat with fur collar and a felt hat, looking at icicles in Arthur's Pass. Image no. 43 shows "The Birches" in winter, near the summit of Arthur's pass on the Bealey side. Image no. 65 shows four women and a men with armfuls of mountain lilies in Arthur's pass. Images no. 70-71 show a small ferry [?] by the pier at Lake Brunner. Image no. 89 shows three men and a dog standing near a mountain hut, with a camera on a tripod. Most of the places shown are listed above. Other Titles - Arthur's Pass National Park Quantity: 150 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints. Finding Aids: Typescript inventory of this box held in Photographic Archive backfile under "Kennedy, William Alexander.".
[Postcard]. 117. Cobden Bridges, Greymouth, N.Z./ J Ring, photographer [1905].
Date: 1905
By: Ring, James, 1856-1939
Reference: Eph-POSTCARD-Ellis-07
Description: Shows the two Cobden Bridges over the Grey River at Greymouth. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - June 26th 1905. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 90 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Ellis. J Ring, photographer.
Photographic prints from January 1995
Date: January 1995
From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast
Reference: PAColl-10788-01
Description: Colour and black and white photographic prints by Damer Farrell from January 1995 when he was active as a freelance press photographer on the West Coast. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 39 b&w original photographic print(s). 6 colour original photographic print(s). Processing information: Photographic prints originally enclosed in brown paper bag annotated "January 1995" were rehoused in archival enclosures.
Photographic prints from February 1996
Date: February 1995
From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast
Reference: PAColl-10788-02
Description: Photographic prints of press photography by Damer Farrell from February 1995. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 37 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). Processing information: Photographic prints originally enclosed in brown paper bag annotated "February 1995" were rehoused in archival enclosures.
Omoto Road and railway line alongside the Grey River with wooden Cobden Railway bridge ...
Date: [circa 1900s-1920s]
From: Williams, Edgar Richard, 1891-1983: Negatives, lantern slides, stereographs, colour transparencies, monochrome prints, photographic ephemera
Reference: 1/4-055879-G
Description: View of Omoto Road with railway track running alongside the Grey River, West Coast. A cottage and vegetable garden beside the river in foreground. The Cobden Railway Bridge (Bridge 1. Rapahoe) in background, with houses of Cobden just visible behind. Photograph taken by William Williams Additional information from researcher: The building to the right of the railway line is the old pump-house for the Greymouth water supply. There was a reservoir much higher above the road that supplied the town. The 'fishtail' arm of the railway distant signal is visible to the extreme right of the image Source of descriptive information - Negative registers. Photographer identified by Curatorial Services Leader John Sullivan. Location identified by Library client. The Cobden Railway Bridge (Bridge 1 Rapahoe) was completed in 1898 as part of the railway north from Greymouth. It was demolished in mid-2006 (see www.ipenz.org.nz). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
Rail and road bridges in Greymouth
From: West Coast Historical Society :Photographs of the West Coast
Reference: 1/2-058154-F
Description: A railway bridge and a road bridge crossing over the Grey river, Greymouth. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Stratford, Blair & Company steam locomotive hauling a log, West Coast
Date: ca 1900
From: West Coast Historical and Mechanical Society :Photographs of the West Coast
Reference: 1/2-060055-F
Description: A Stratford, Blair & Company steam locomotive hauling a log across a bridge in the vicinity of the company's sawmill in Patara, West Coast, circa 1910. River unidentified. Photograph taken by (Haller & Schitti ?) Note on back of file print reads: "Locomotive pulled itself along a cable laid between the tracks." Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
Cobden Bridges, Greymouth
Date: [Circa 1910s]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-000712-G
Description: View of the road and rail bridges across the Grey River at Cobden. Photograph taken by William Archer Price Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Cobden Bridges. Greymouth. No. 1072.B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
Railway bridge, Westport, West Coast - Photograph taken by H T Lock
Date: [ca 1900]
From: Greymouth Evening Star : Photographs of the West Coast
By: Lock, Henry Thomas, active 1885-1910?
Reference: 1/2-050062-F
Description: Railway bridge, Westport, West Coast, circa 1900, photographed by Henry Thomas Lock. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
Rail bridge, Arnold River, West Coast
Date: [188-?]
From: Browning, H :Photographs by James Ring
Reference: 1/2-050018-F
Description: Rail bridge over the Arnold River, Grey district, West Coast. Photograph taken circa 1880s by James Ring. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Date estimated by cataloguer. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Arnold Bridge [N Z M R ?] 790 Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
Railway bridge and western portal area of the Otira tunnel
Date: ca 1920
Reference: 1/2-021824-G
Description: Railway bridge and western portal area of the Otira tunnel. Taken circa 1920. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).
Rail and road bridges across the Grey River near Cobden
Date: [Between 1900 and 1930]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-000113-G
Description: View looking down over two bridges across the Grey River, a road bridge and a rail bridge. Across the river the road runs left and right in a cutting above the railway line which is nearer the river. A railway siding with several wagons is in the foreground on the near-side of the river. Photographed by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Cobden bridges. No. 1188B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches
Photographs relating to Ahaura, West Coast
Date: 2002, 2004
From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast
Reference: PADL-000483
Description: Photographs of Aharua, West Coast. Includes photographs of log chopping competitions and aerial views of the town and surrounding area. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Views-Places (ahaura)" Quantity: 94 digital photograph(s).
Midland Railway Bridge at Ahaura
Date: Date unknown, circa 1880s?
From: Browning, H :Photographs by James Ring
Reference: 1/2-050020-F
Description: Midland Railway Bridge at Ahaura, under construction by J.Jay & Co, photographed by James Ring. Date unknown, circa 1880s? Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Midland railway bridge. Ahaura. J.Jay & Co's contract; Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Ring Photo Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative
Railway locomotive with logs, on a bridge over the Arnold River, at Kokiri
Date: [between 1900 and 1930]
From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives
Reference: 1/2-001815-G
Description: Railway locomotive with logs, on a bridge over the Arnold River at Kokiri, phoographed by William Archer Price, between circa 1900-1930. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Arnolds [sic] River Kokiri No 1155B Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative
Photographs relating to rail and road
Date: 2002-2006
From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast
Reference: PADL-000375
Description: Photographs relating to rail and road. Includes photographs of the steam locomotive Sharon Lee hauling coal and passengers on the Tranz Scenic rail system, and the Interislander ferry coming into Picton. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Rail-Road - things" Quantity: 60 digital photograph(s).
Men on the Midland Railway Bridge at Ahaura
Date: Date unknown, circa 1880s?
From: Browning, H :Photographs by James Ring
Reference: 1/2-050012-F
Description: Men (from J. Jay & Co ?) on the Midland Railway Bridge at Ahaura, photographed by James Ring. Date unknown, circa 1880s? Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Midland railway bridge. Ahaura. J.Jay & Co's contract; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Ring Photo Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative