Local government - New Zealand - Canterbury Region

Date: 1972-1975

By: Burke, Thomas Kerry (Sir), 1942-

Reference: 75-281

Description: Papers of a Labour back bench Member of Parliament in the Kirk-Rowling administration of 1972-1975. Includes departmental files, general correspondence with his electorate and other material, grouped by subject. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 12 box(es). 4 Linear Metres. Physical Description: holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Preliminary listing available.

Date: 1844-1871

By: Hamilton, William John Warburton, 1825-1883

Reference: MS-Papers-4568

Description: Folder one consists of letters, some incomplete, written by Hamilton to his parents during the period 11 April 1844 to 25 Dec 1845. These letters describe Hamilton's experiences as private secretary to Governor FitzRoy, including comments on the fighting in the Bay of Islands, his opinions on the state of New Zealand and news of FitzRoy being recalled in late 1845. Folder two contains; a letter from Charles Clifford dated 25 Aug 1845 to Col Richmond answering questions about the treatment of flax and possible production of flax products, specifically canvas for wool bales; several letters from FitzRoy, one incomplete and undated, to Hamilton, dated 29 July 1846, 12 and 13 Sept 1847 giving news of FitzRoy's activities and comments on Hamilton's career including advice on an opening on the survey vessel the `Acheron' and a letter from Henry John Tancred to Hamilton dated 25 Sept 1871 dealing with local and national politics and economic matters and passing on news of University developments. Source of title - supplied title Relationship complexity - Typed transcript of WJW Hamilton's diary covering the period 6 June 1844 to 22 April 1845 held at MS-Papers-2302 Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies) Provenance: Donor is Hamilton's grand-daughter

Date: 1979

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

By: Gabites, Alington & Edmondson (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2006-058-582/585

Description: Shows floor plans for Blocks A, B and C, and a site layout plan. Block A contains an office for the Mayor and Town Clerk, general office space, a strongroom, and workspaces for draughtsmen and engineers. Block B contains office space, toilets and medical room. Block C contains a foyer, Council chamber and staff room. Original file number was 004.01.03.115 Quantity: 4 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Diazo prints, 595 x 840 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1979 - 1980

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[51 volumes of architectural plans]

By: Gabites, Alington & Edmondson (Firm)

Reference: E-928-f-014

Description: Includes floor wall and roof details, electrical distribution boards arrangement, and joinery profiles. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Bound volume of photocopies, red spine, 297 x 210 mm.

Date: 1868

By: Illustrated Sydney news (Newspaper); G R (Engraver), active 1860s; Gill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880

Reference: B-158-028

Description: Shows the provincial government buildings framed by weeping willows on the banks of the Avon River, in Christchurch. S T G may be Samuel Thomas Gill, who is known to have worked on the "Melbourne herald" and "Illustrated Melbourne post". This image was also published in the "Australian journal", volume 5, (1870), page 335. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 185 x 140 mm.

Date: 1862-1895, 1970

By: Raven, John (Rev), 1821-1886

Reference: Micro-MS-0830

Description: Correspondence between the Rev John Raven and his agents in Christchurch concerning the management and disposal of his property in Canterbury; diary of Mrs Sara Raven kept at Ravenswood 1862-1863, and a Raven family history 1730-1970 Quantity: 2 microfilm reel(s) positive. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1866-1934

By: Daniel, Josephine Dalziel, 1892-1975

Reference: MS-Papers-3902

Description: Consists of 7 letters, transcripts of these letters and a genealogical table of the Reese/Dalziel family showing the relationships of people mentioned in the letters. Five of the letters are written by Anne Dawson (Reese). Letters dated June 1866, May 1884, July 1884 and Dec 1888 are to her parents and one dated Jan 1888 to her sister Marion (?). The letter by Anne Dawson dated July 1884 includes a note from her husband Joseph Dawson. Of the other two letters one is written by Maggie Dalziel Reese to her aunt Anne Dawson, dated Jan 1885. The final letter in this collection was probably written by Marion Reese to her niece Josephine Dalziel Daniel (Dawson). The date and authorship of this letter is based on internal evidence as there is only a fragment of the letter. All the letters are primarily about family affairs and happenings in the local district. Joseph Dawson's note is concerned with the electioneering in which he was involved on behalf of Mr McCardle. Anne's brother Daniel Reese was subsequently elected to a Christchurch seat. Accompanying material - Accompanied by a list and background information concerning the collection. Source of title - supplied title The Reese family came to Canterbury individually and in groups from 1862 to 1867. The eldest son, Daniel, arrived first. He was followed in 1864 by the two eldest of his sisters, Jean Russell and Anne. In 1866 the parents, Thomas and Jean Reese arrived with their two remaining daughters, Marion and Mary. Alexander, the other son, arrived in 1867. Daniel developed a building business in Christchurch and remained there. He served in the House of Representatives 1884-1887. The remaining children all moved to the North Island, particularly to the Wairarapa and Rangitikei. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript and holograph transcripts Provenance: Donor is grandson of Josephine Dalziel Daniel (Dawson)

Date: [ca 1900s]

By: Easter, Theophilus, 1832-1913

Reference: PAColl-D-0124

Description: Photograph of staff of Sydenham Borough Council standing in front of Council Chambers building (opened in 1903). The Sydenham Fire Brigade was housed in the same building (on left). Photograph taken by T Easter in early 1900s Inscriptions: Mat recto - beneath image - Title Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 275 x 378 mm mounted on card

Date: 1971 - 1973

Reference: Eph-D-LOCAL-Christchurch-1971/1973

Description: Includes: Christchurch Press: 14 September 1971: Mr Pickering puts Labour Party policy. Police may attack prison rioters 11 October 1971: Labour sweeps to victory for first time in 15 years Christchurch star (Newspaper. 1958- ): 10 November 1971: Force poll, lose Games says Mayor. Seamen going back to work 17 November 1971: Mayor's plea to drop Games petition 26 April 1972: Mayor seeks ANZAC Day changes. Rugby nominees 29 May 1973: City seeks Govt help on Games complex 11 June 1973: Mayor attacked for move on QEII workers 26 November 1973: Praise for Games park facilities Quantity: 8 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief prints, red ink, on newsprint, 585 x 403 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Alexia Pickering, Wellington, in 2012. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at PAColl-10033, and in Manuscripts, Serials, Drawings Paintings & Prints (B-187-001/002 and ArtEph-1975-S-01)..

Date: 1961

From: New Zealand National Party: Political pamphlets, fliers, and election propaganda

By: New Zealand National Party

Reference: Eph-A-NZ-NATIONAL-1961

Description: Political pamphlets, and election pamphlets including one for the local election in Hurunui 1961 (candidate H L Pickering) . Also includes a flier to Rangitikei National Party members from Norman Shelton. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs sizes varying below 250 mm. Provenance: One item donated by Mrs Alexia Pickering, Wellington, in 2012; one by Norman Shelton, Wellington, in 2014.

Date: 2012

By: Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Christchurch-2012-01/10

Description: A series of ten pamphlet issued by SCIRT to explain their approach to rebuilding infrastructre in Christchurch after the 2010-2011 earthquakes. Pamphlet titles include: 1. Who we are and what we are doing 2. Keeping in touch 3. Safety 4. Environmental management 5. Repairing underground services 6. Temporary traffic management 7. Prioritising the rebuild 8. Underground pipes 9. Bridges 10. Retaining walls Another series of six pamphlets by SCIRT, some with the same titles, is held at Eph-B-EARTHQUAKE-Christchurch-2012 Quantity: 10 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on pamphlets, folded in three to 210 x 100 mm. Provenance: Donated in 2012.

Date: 1883-1910

By: Ashburton (N.Z.). Borough Council

Reference: MSX-8875

Description: Log book of correspondence concerning Ashburton Fire Brigade, especially regarding the actions of Walter E Dolman, Caretaker of The Fire Brigade, between 1883 and 1884. Covers the disbandment and re-establishment of the brigade. Contains inventory of fire brigade equipment. Also newspaper cuttings from the Ashburton Mail and Ashburton Guardian up to 1910. Source of title - Supplied by ibrary Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms, printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - NZ Fire Service, Wellington, 2011

Date: 1828-1903 (1987)

By: Hart, A L, active 1987?

Reference: MS-Papers-4043

Description: Consists of a biography of Henry Thomson Source of title - Transcribed Henry Thomson came to New Zealand in 1856. He prospected for gold before becoming a jeweller. In 1878 he became Mayor of Christchurch and from 1881-1884 represented Christchurch North in the House of Representatives as a supporter of Atkinson. A freemason of the Lodge St Augustine, he was the first grandmaster under the New Zealand constitution (1890-1891). Quantity: 1 folder(s) (29 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Illustration of Henry Thomson

Date: 1979

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929-: Papers and photographs

Reference: MSX-8447

Description: Volume comprises specification of work to be done and materials to be used on the construction project. Details include conditions of tender, contract agreements and general certifications. Job 697. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1979

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

By: Gabites, Alington & Edmondson (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2006-058-600/603

Description: Shows floor plan and wall elevation for Block B, and wall elevations for Block C and the foyer. Original file number was 004.01.03.209 Quantity: 4 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Diazo prints, 595 x 840 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1887, 1891-1893, 1904-1905

By: Shaw, Charles Reginald, 1829-1906

Reference: MS-1928-1932

Description: Full entries for 1891-1892 covering farming activities, primarily cropping. Interests include service on school committees and Levels Road Board. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 5 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (26cm, various bindings) Provenance: The journals passed into the hands of Charles Shaw's second daughter, Bertha Shaw, and were placed in the Turrnbull Library by her son, Mr K J Ray, at her request.

Date: 1979

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

Reference: A-403-109/115

Description: Three different perspective views of the exterior of the council building complex. (Two or three copies of each) Original file numbering was: 004.02.02.225 Quantity: 7 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Photocopies, 297 x 210 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - Transferred from 2006-155-55. - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1979 - 1980

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[51 volumes of architectural plans]

By: Gabites, Alington & Edmondson (Firm)

Reference: E-928-f-047

Description: Includes an exterior perspective drawing, site layout plan, concrete plan, foundation beam plan, wall starter plan, floor slab plan, wall starter plan, ring beam and slab reinforcing, reflected ceiling plan, floor plan of roof storage, reinforcement details, foundation beam plan, sections and elevations, exterior finishes, electrical layouts, fire detectors layout, plumbing laout, schedules for windows doors interior finishesramped rear entry to foyer, window elevations, and revised window details. Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Bound volume of diazo prints, red spine, 600 x 310 mm.

Date: 1876, 1911-1933

By: Wilson, Joseph Lowthian, 1846-1926

Reference: MS-Group-1996

Description: Comprises two volumes of newspaper cuttings 1911-1923, concerned mainly with Kaiapoi and Waimakariri districts; History of Kaiapoi 19--1932, by H A Childs, including a note of appreciation to the son of Joseph Lowthian Wilson, Mr L L Wilson; Bible presented to Joseph Lowthian and Mary Wilson as a wedding gift 16 Feb 1876, from William Wilson, inscribed Source of title - Supplied by Library Other - Most of the collection consists of photograph albums, accessioned in the Photographic Archive as PH-2011-077 Quantity: 4 volume(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photos Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, Smith's Bookshop, Christchurch, 2011 Transfers: From Photographic Archive -.

Date: 1886 - 1996

Reference: D-002-012-a

Description: Caricature of J Lance who was an unsuccessful candidate for the superintendency of Canterbury in 1866 Same as the hand-coloured copy held at D-002-012 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 364 x 221 mm