Proclamations

Date: 1913

By: Coulls, Culling & Company

Reference: B-058-010

Description: The text of Robert Falcon Scott's last message from Antarctica, with a brief summary of his exploration. The text is surmounted with a photograph, with a background of Antarctica showing the snowed-up tent, and 'looking up from New Harbour'. The page is designed for presentation to a named person by the Navy League Extended Title - Printed for the Wellington Branch of the Navy League Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, (col), with letterpress, 18.1 x 11.1 in.

Date: 30 Apr 1864

From: Early Maori Imprint Project : Items transferred from the Printed Collections

Reference: MS-Papers-6597-4

Description: Proof copy of proclamation in English and Maori from Sir George Grey to the chiefs and tribes of the Waikato. Note by George Didsbury of the `Southern Cross', `Will Mr Gisborne be good enough to state what is to be done with the proclamation', with note by W Fox to Dr Shortland, `How many copies number struck off?' (24 Jun 1864), followed by Shortland's note asking Disbury for the number to which he replied `None' and lastly the instruction signed by Fox, `Strike of 25 copies & then distribute the type. W Fox'. Not published Source of title - Transcribed Other Titles - Panuitanga Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See Back file, Early Maori Imprint project, for further details about this publication. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Unknown Processing information: Other - Transferred from the Printed Collections, May 1999. Referred to in Williams': 389; but see Concordance to BiM page 870.

Date: [1820-1927]

From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6831-4

Description: Notes; poems by or copied by Patrick O'Hara on the deaths of King Alexander of Greece and McSweeney (1920); part of letter from Harriett Swanson; stones of New Zealand by Maori names; letter in Maori with English translation, from Akuhata Te Kooti re prayerbook for Bishop Cleary (1918); proclamation in Maori, New South Wales (1824); notes in Maori on Rangitoto-Tuhua no 36 block; letter in Maori from Batley re Oyster beds, Kaipara; corrected typescript in Maori on the Treaty of Waitangi; notes on land of Tame Katene; fragment of letter from or to Mrs K Gilshenan, Paihia; and a typescript promissory note in te reo Māori on card for Te Kamupene Ropu Hokohoko Rimiti (dated 1927) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 10 Oct 1835

From: Early Maori Imprint Project : Items transferred from the Printed Collections

Reference: MS-Papers-6763-1

Description: Title continues:`...to his Britannic Majesty's subjects, who are residing or trading in New Zealand'. Announcement from Busby of de Thierry's intention to establish an independent sovereignty in New Zealand. Corrected proof copy annotated by Busby. EMI 0024 Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter with holograph annotations Finding Aids: See Back file, Early Maori Imprint project, for further ingormation about this item. Provenance: Originally part of William Colenso's collection

Date: 30 Jan 1840

From: Early Maori Imprint Project : Items transferred from the Printed Collections

Reference: MS-Papers-6763-4

Description: Hobson's second printed proclamation relating to purchase of land from Maori (30 Jan 1840) Source of title - Transcribed Another copy, with the holograph, is in fMS-Papers-2227 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one piece). Physical Description: Printed matter Finding Aids: See Back File, Early Maori Imprint project, for further information relating to this item. Provenance: Originally part of the Church Missionary Society archives Processing information: Transferred from the Printed Collections, Jan 2000; previous identifier, BOX q333.3 HOB /17 Sep 1981 178,472. Bagnall: 4037.

Date: 2 May 1840

From: Early Maori Imprint Project : Items transferred from the Printed Collections

Reference: fMS-Papers-6763-1

Description: Proclamation relating to mutiny, desertion and better conditions in the army Believed to have been William Colenso's file copy as shown by the annotation `2nd No, 6'. See Back File, Early Maori Imprint project, for further information relating to this item Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one piece). Physical Description: Printed matter (encapsulated) Processing information: Transferred from the Printed collections, Jan 2000; previous identifier, Cff355.8 NZ GOV / 13 Nov 1984 191,173. Bagnall: 4039

Date: 1862 - 1872

By: New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator (Newspaper)

Reference: A-216-018

Description: Letterpress proclamation, the official announcement of the death of Prince Albert and of a period of mourning. Including the New Zealand Coat of Arms at the top. Signed by Henry Sewell (in the absence of Mr Fox) Includes New Zealand coat of arms Extended Title - Published in: The New Zealand Gazette, 17 March, 1872. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving and letterpress, 210 x 130 mm

Date: 23 Jan 1936

By: Galway, George Vere Monckton-Arundell, 8th Viscount, 1882-1943

Reference: MS-Papers-6530

Description: Proclamation by the Governor-General, Galway, proclaiming Edward, Prince of Wales, King following the death of his father, King George V and signed by MPs Fraser, Sullivan, Armstrong, Jones, Langstone, Myers (Government administrator), Savage (Prime Minister), Nash, Mason, Parry, Lee Martin, Fagan and Ngata and one other not deciphered Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Found in Mss and Archives Workroom

Date: 21 May 1840

From: Early Maori Imprint Project : Items transferred from the Printed Collections

Reference: fMS-Papers-12422

Description: Proclamation asserting sovereign rights of Queen Victoria over New Zealand See Back file, Early Maori Imprint project, for further information about this item. This is Colenso's file copy of the first (incorrect) printing which was replaced by a corrected text later Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one piece). Processing information: Transferred from the Printed collections, Jan 2000. Previous identifier, qPam 1840 HOB / 20 Dec 1961, Acc 107046. Bagnall: 4041, with illustration on p 784. Reference number changed from MS-Papers-6763-2 to fMS-Papers-12422 in June 2019.

Date: [9 October 1900]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-q-633-25

Description: Clipping from The Press, comprising the text of the speech by Lord Ranfurly at the annexation of Mangaia, and two photographs taken by Malcolm Ross on the cruise of HMS Mildura to the Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga, October 1900, during which the Cook Islands and Niue were annexed on behalf of New Zealand. The upper photograph (PA1-q-633-25-1) shows the official party, including Lord Ranfurly (centre) and Charles Hill-Trevor (right of centre) giving "Three singing "God save the Queen" at the annexation of Aitutaki, 9 October 1900. The lower photograph (PA1-q-633-25-2) shows sailors from HMS Mildura (foreground) and the official party (including Charles Hill-Trevor in the right background), giving "Three cheers for her most gracious majesty" at the annexation of Aitutaki, 9 October 1900. Photographs identified from PA1-f-143, pp 13-16 The date in the album caption is incorrect. The correct date is given in Hill-Trevor's diary (PA1-f-143, pp 13-16). Physical Description: Clipping and two photographic prints mounted on album page, 253 x 314 mm (page size)

Date: 10 Oct 1835

From: Early Maori Imprint Project : Items transferred from the Printed Collections

Reference: MS-Papers-6763-3

Description: Title continues:`...to his Britannic Majesty's subjects, who are residing or trading in New Zealand'. Announcement from Busby of de Thierry's intention to establish an independent sovereignty in New Zealand. EMI 0024 Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter Finding Aids: See Back file, Early Maori Imprint project, for further information about this item. Processing information: Transferred from the Printed Collections, Jan 2000. Previous identifier qPam 1835 BUS / 20 Dec 1961 107,047

Date: 1916

From: Holland, Roy, 1894-1975:Portraits of Labour politicians, and lantern slides compiled by Harry Holland; also WW2 veterans on parade, including Sir Stephen Weir

Reference: PA11-019-01

Description: Poblacht Na H Eireann; 1916 the proclamation of the Provisional Government of the Irish Republic. Lantern slide copy of an original broadsheet, used by Harry Holland to illustrate lectures. Quantity: 1 b&w original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Lantern slide

Date: 27 Jul 1860

Reference: 1/2-024251-F

Description: Proclamation for the civil evacuation of New Plymouth during the New Zealand Wars. Dated 27 July 1860, it is signed by Colonel Charles Emilius Gold and bears the Royal Coat of Arms for the United Kingdom. The text of the item reads: "Proclamation. All families numbering five children or upwards drawing rations will hold themselves in readiness to proceed to Port Cooper by the first opportunity. Passages will be provided, and every attention will be paid to their comforts. Lads over 16 may be excepted. (Signed) C E Gold, Colonel Commanding the Forces New Zealand, Friday, 27th July, 1860." This is a photographic copy of the proclamation. Location of original unknown. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: [ca 1935-1937]

From: Hampton, Richard George, 1906-2006: Collection

Reference: PA1-o-1567

Description: Photograph album compiled by Richard George Hampton, circa 1935-1937, during an ocean cruise on the 'Strathaird'. Includes tourist views of Australia, voyage to London via Sri Lanka, India, Yemen, Sudan, Egypt and Malta, the proclamation and coronation of Edward VIII, Mahmoud's Derby at Tottenham, Doddy's restaurants, British AAA Championships at White City, New Zealand Olympic team in July 1936 at White City and at the Berlin Olympic Games including Jack Lovelock, the McMahon Incident, Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: 155 x 230 mm