Macalister, Robert Lachlan (Sir), 1890-1967

Date: [1930-1982]

From: Perry, Charles Stuart, 1908-1982 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8211-09

Description: Correspondence, personal references etc relating to Perry's education and career; certificates, small family tree for Sir James Wilson and the Adams family, educational certificates etc. Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1954

Reference: Eph-B-ROYAL-1954-2

Description: Includes: Civic reception to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. His Worship the Mayor of Wellington Mr R L Macalister requests the attendance of Mr & Mrs J B Yaldwyn at a civic welcome to be tendered ... on Monday 11th January 1954 [Invitation] Civic reception to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. His Worship the Mayor of Wellington Mr R L Macalister requests the attendance of Mr R R Jack at a civic welcome to be tendered ... on Monday 11th January 1954. [Invitation] Civic welcome to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. Wellington New Zealand, 11 January 1954. Programme (2 copies bought in maroon) Civic welcome typescript with words spoken by the mayor, including presentation of gifts to the Queen and Prince Philip (each received a rug); list of councillors attending; performance of "Land of hope and glory" by the choir. (Bound in maroon leather "programme" cover) State luncheon at Parliament House Wellington, 11 January 1954. Programme of "Toasts, menu, music" (1 copy); plan of tables and list of guests (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, offset prints, sizes varying up to 345 mm. Provenance: Some items donated by Dr J C Yaldwyn in 1983; some by Mr S C Goodman in 1975.

Date: 1930-1959

Reference: Eph-B-LOCAL-Wellington-1930/1959

Description: Includes: 1935: Citizens' Election Campaign Committee. Vote the Citizens' ticket for City Council, Hospital Board, Harbour Board. Letter to Union Steam Ship Company. 21 March 1935 Citizens' Election Campaign Committee. Vote Hislop for Mayor. Circular letter, 3 May 1935 (2 copies) Wellington Ratepayers' Association, L McNabb, secretary. Circular letter about the formation of the association 1940: Wellington Ratepayers' Association. Municipal and local body elections. Circular letter 7 November 1940. 1940s: Suggested civic improvement scheme, Oriental Bay, Wellington, New Zealand (includes Edmund Anscombe & Associates sketch including illuminated fountain, soundshell, high diving tower) [1940s] 1943: Wellington City Council. Rates invoice and receipt to Edith Elizabeth Hannah. 1943 1945: W Julius Hyde. Monuments and "monuments" / The future [1945]. Flier 1950s: Form of claim for enrolment under the Municipal Corporations Act 1933. Claim for enrolment on the District Electors' list of the City of Wellington. Printed by G Deslandes Ltd [1950s?] Includes election campaign pamphlets for: Robert Lachlan Macalister, mayoral candidate and candidate for the Harbour Board (1956) Noel Manthel (1959?) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on fliers and cards, sizes varying below 300 mm.

Date: [1930s]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-D-0793

Description: Photograph of members of the Executive Committee of the War Relief Association of Wellington. All names entered in Name Field. Taken by the Evening Post, date unknown Inscriptions: Backing board recto - above image - Title; Backing board recto - beneath image - Names Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin 345 x 570 mm on card 480 x 700 mm

Date: [1930s]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-D-0800

Description: Photograph of members of the Executive Committee of the War Relief Association of Wellington. All names entered in Name Field. Taken by the Evening Post, date unknown Inscriptions: Backing board recto - above image - Title; Backing board recto - beneath image - Names; Backing board verso - E C Hale, Transport Dept Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin 265 x 395 mm on card 420 x 520 mm

Date: 5 Jul 1988 - 05 Jul 1988

From: Macalister Mazengarb 75th Anniversary Oral History Project.

By: Parkin, Frank Lloyd, 1918-1993

Reference: OHInt-0203/02

Description: Frank Parkin was born in Wellington in 1918. Gives details of the family's emigration to New Zealand about 1912. Describes visiting his maternal grandparents in Yorkshire with his mother. Recalls moving to Evans Bay Parade, to a house built by his father about 1922. Recalls family-oriented entertainment, particulary round the piano. Notes that his father, a builder, was President of the New Zealand Builders Federation. Describes a happy childhood including education at Kilbirnie Primary School and Rongotai College. Mentions a favourite teacher, James Tier. Recalls beginning work as a law clerk at Macalister Mazengarb. Notes the importance of getting into a secure profession as the result of the Depression. Describes an authoritarian work system where the men addressed one another by surname. Comments in detail on the partners O.C. Mazengarb, E.P. Hay and R.L. Macalister. Describes Mazengarb as a very powerful advocate, Hay (who became Judge of the Supreme Court at Lower Hutt) as in demand for his legal opinions and R.L. Macalister as a businessman and local body politician. Recalls the hard work of Leo Coley who was the only man left in the office during the war and who died shortly after. Mentions A.J. (Alf) Mazengarb and L.G. (Leslie) Rose. Describes how his law studies were interrupted by World War II when he served with the Artillery Division in the Pacific. Notes that he and Les Rose became partners in Macalister Mazengarb in 1947. Comments on staff shortages after World War II and how stressful work was. Examines changes in legal qualification requirements. Talks about some of his contemporaries when he was a law student. Talks about the daily routine in the office and work culture and social life. Discusses the firm's policy of restricted expansion and mentions branches in Lower and Upper Hutt. Talks about the firm's involvement in commissions of inquiry including O.C. Mazengarb's work on the Mazengarb Report. Discusses his own presidency of the Wellington District Law Society. Explains the relationship of the district law societies to the New Zealand Law Society and comments on inter-society rivalry. Lists a number of Wellington District Law Society presidents. Describes E.P. Hay as a major influence on his career. Venue - Wellington : 1988 Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - Mr Parkin's home in Karori Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003610; OHC-003611 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 620.

Date: 20 Jun 1988

From: Macalister Mazengarb 75th Anniversary Oral History Project.

By: Hall, Margaret Elizabeth, 1908-2002

Reference: OHInt-0203/03

Description: Margaret Hall (nee Julius) was born in Dunedin in 1908. Notes that her family moved to Palmerston North and talks about being educated at Queen Margaret College. Describes how she would have liked to have taken up music but did shorthand typing instead. Recalls attending Miss Glyde's School of Typing and starting work for law firm Salek, Turner and Brown. Discusses the fact that it was easy to get jobs in the 1920s. Recalls beginning work for Macalister Mazengarb in 1929. Describes the partners O.C. Mazengarb, E.P.Hay and R.L. Macalister and other staff. Recalls their personal qualities and areas of work expertise. Notes that E.P. Hay was Mayor of Lower Hutt and R.L. (Robert) Macalister was Mayor of Wellington. Explains the office hierarchy and the difference between secretaries and typists. Recalls the importance of Grace Ewing who did court preparation work. Comments that working women in the 1920s were all single. Discusses the effect on the firm of the Depression. Describes the ledger system, cash book, day book and office routine. Describes the atmosphere in the office, treatment of staff by the firm and affection for the firm. Recalls promotion to the position of accountant, office renovations and new partners A.J. Mazengarb, F.L. Parkin and L.G. (Les) Rose. Describes her attitude to working with male bosses. Describes joining the Red Cross as a voluntary aide during World War II. Notes that eleven staff members went to World War II and recalls the effects on the firm and individuals. Comments on the impact of Accident Compensation legislation in 1974 on the firm. Venue - Wellington : 1988 Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mrs Hall's home in Khandallah Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003602; OHC-003603; OHC-003604 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 618.

Date: 16 Oct 1951-Oct 1954

From: Wellington Aquarium and Water Garden Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11965-06

Description: Contains inward correspondence mainly relating to membership of the Aquarium and Water Garden Society (applications and resignations). Also some correspondence regarding the 21st anniversary of the club, subscription to the society's publication 'The New Zealand aquarium bulletin', advice on keeping fish, and the construction of a public aquarium in Wellington. Correspondents include Ray Taylor, [?] Stairmand, K R Cairns (Masterton), E A Naftel (Wairoa), Arthur Twigge (Treasurer of the Federation of New Zealand Aquatic Societies), J B Hennessy (Auckland), Una Hogan, F Butler, W G Bedford, Mayor of Wellington Robert Macalister, and from editor W J Page of 'Water Life and Aquaria World' magazine (London). Includes one telegram. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter

Date: 9 Oct 1951-1957

From: Wellington Aquarium and Water Garden Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11965-13

Description: Contains inward and outward correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to the removal of fish from the foundations of Broadcasting House "The Fishpond" and correspondence with the Mayor of Wellington as well as a copy of the Society's resolution regarding "The Public Aquarium" at Oriental Parade. Correspondents include Minister of Works Mr W S Goosman, member of parliament Mabel B Howard, Mayor Robert Macalister, Town Clerk M S Duckworth, and Helen Loe (secretary to Mayor Frank Kitts). When World War Two halted work on the construction of Broadcasting House, concrete foundations had already been laid. Rain water filled the foundations and the Marine Department released 5000 goldfish and some Gambusia in an attempt to control mosquitoes. [Source: The first fifty years 1933-1983: The Wellington Aquarium and Water Garden Society Incorporated edited by Don Picken]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter

Date: 1953-1954

From: Parliamentary Library: Photograph albums and loose photographs

Reference: PA1-f-336

Description: Album is a photographic record of the royal visit in 1952-1953, taken by unknown photographers in 1953-1954. The album has chronological photographs from a children's gathering at Athletic Park in Wellington, through locations in the lower North Island and the South Island, ending with departure on the Royal Yacht Gothic at Bluff. Each page has a caption. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 album(s) containing 137 black and white prints. Physical Description: Leather-bound album, 32.5 x 45 cm, with titles stamped in gold on the spine and front cover. Processing information: Not all names associated with this item are indexed. Item re-numbered from PA1-q-1278 to PA1-f-336 in February 2019 so that it could be boxed.

Date: 1956

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1956/0589-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1918

From: S P Andrew Ltd :Portrait negatives

Reference: 1/1-014302-G

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [22 Aug 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/340/10-G

Description: A woman at a civic reception for the visiting Lord Mayor of London Sir Denys Lowson photographed circa 22 Aug 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6 x 6 centimetres

Date: 3 October 1950

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/200/06-G

Description: TEAL's (Tasman Empire Airways Ltd) inaugural Wellington to Sydney flight. Flight Captain Christopher Griffiths talking to Wellington Deputy Mayor, Robert Macalister and another passenger, on board TEAL Solent flying boat Ararangi, prior to take off from Evans Bay, Wellington. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 3rd of October 1950. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 1 Jun 1960

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1960/1998-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Date: 1950

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/216/06-G

Description: Robert Macalister, a mayoral candidate photographed in 1950 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: [23 Aug 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/342/14-G

Description: Mayor Macalister of Wellington and Sir Denys Lowson, Lord Mayor of London, having dinner at the civic reception for Sir Denys at the Royal Oak Hotel. Photograph taken circa 23 Aug 1951 by an Evening Post staff photographer Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.1cm x 10.7cm

Date: [ca 17 September 1951]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 114/354/14-F

Description: Three men, including the mayor Robert Macalister, inspecting work to be done by the Wellington City Council. Photograph taken circa 17 September 1951 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1955

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1955/0146-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 6.5 cm

Date: Jan 1954

From: Crown Studios Ltd :Negatives and prints

Reference: 1/4-106730-F

Description: Photograph taken by Crown Studios of Wellington. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative