Auckland Education Board

Date: 7 Nov 1934-26 Mar 1947

From: Wellington Aquarium and Water Garden Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-11965-05

Description: Inward and outward correspondence of the New Zealand Aquarium and Water Garden Society, 7 Nov 1934-26 Mar 1947 from folder labelled "NZAWGS important correspondence. Includes correspondence + papers on incorporation of Society". Also includes related papers. - Contains minutes of first annual general meeting of NZAWGS (7 Nov 1934); outward correspondence from President William John Phillipps on a variety of matters including society administration, membership, and with the Wellington Town Clerk regarding an aquarium at the zoo (1938); inward correspondence from Dan Watkins regarding the formation of a branch in New Plymouth (1934) and a copy of NZAWGS society rules sent to Mr Watkins (1935); inward correspondence from The Mikado, Sydney, regarding purchase of goldfish handbook (1935); inward correspondence from the Exotic Trading Company, Wellington, regarding the importation of fish (1935); letter from Professor Harry Borrer Kirk regarding joining the Society (1937); list of members in 1939; entry form template for the NZAWGS competition in Lower Hutt (1940); W J Phillipps letter of resignation from position of President (11 Nov 1940) and Charles W Sievwright's reply; application for incorporation (1943); signed slips from members agreeing to incorporation (circa 1942); constitution (1943) and amendments to constitution (1947); outward and inward correspondence with Office of the Registrar of Incorporated Societies and Assistant Registrar (1942-1943); inward correspondence from other branches and aquarium societies including between Mr Sievwright and Mr Thomas Marlowe of Dunedin regarding establishment of Christchurch and Dunedin branches (1943) and with L Joyce Purves of Dominion Aquarium and Pond Society regarding the importation of fish (1945) and copy of Customs Import Prohibition order 1946/51; and correspondence with Walter Oliver of the Dominion Museum regarding the donation of specimens (1944). Also includes correspondence regarding NZAWG publication 'New Zealand aquarium bulletin' including printing by Harley Printing Co and permission to print from the Ministry of Supply and Munitions (1943), and deposit of the bulletin at the General Assembly Library in public libraries (1945-1946); correspondence with the Education Board regarding supplying the bulletin for schools and how fish might be used in education (1946); with T C Roughley and his publishers regarding his publication 'Cult of the Goldfish' (1943); and correspondence with Commissioner of Taxes (1944). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter

Date: 22 May 1999

From: `Back to the drawing board' - Hamilton architects oral history project

By: Mrkusic, Stephen Victor, 1928-2021; Kellaway, Laura Liane, 1965-

Reference: OHInt-0483-12

Description: Steve Mrkusic was born at Aratapu, near Dargaville in 1928. Describes growing up with his mother and two siblings at Oratia in West Auckland. Recalls his schooling, the end of the war and working on a farm before travelling to Yugoslavia and spending two years there. Describes studying architecture at Zagreb University and life in Yugoslavia at the time under a dictator. Mentions food rationing and difficulty leaving the country. Discusses enrolling at Auckland University to finish studying architecture part-time and working for the Auckland Education Board and Auckland Harbour Board. Mentions working for Sargent, Smith and Partners. Describes becoming Project Architect and then Chief Architect for the South Auckland Education Board. Discusses the effects of the post World War II baby boom on school buildings and the pressure to build schools in the 1950s and 1960s. Comments that his job was more administrative than architectural. Describes court cases as the result of builders going bankrupt and the involvement of the Department of Education. Recalls responsibility for forty six staff in Hamilton and Auckland. Comments that architectural work for schools is now done with Boards of Trustees as clients rather than the Department of Education as a result of educational reform. Discusses a concept plan for Rakumanga, Kura Kaupapa school in Huntly and the widespread public consultation. Talks about going into practice with Warwick Kellaway, Victor Procuta, John Sexton and Paul Trenwith as Five Plus One architects after his redundancy in 1989. Comments on enjoying design and private practice. Discusses the architecture of early Hamilton and the failure to use the river as a feature. Describes being on the Civic Trust, arguments about cutting down trees and the proactivity of some of the architects' wives. Mentions his wife Kerry Mrkusic. Describes a lifestyle change which involves growing olives and lemons at Karaka near Auckland. Mentions his Dalmatian heritage. Interviewer(s) - Laura Kellaway Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3103.

Date: 1883 - 1886

Reference: Eph-A-EDUCATION-1883-01

Description: Cards with decorative borders, announcing passes in examinations for Standards 1, 2 and 3. The 1883 cards are stamped with the stamp of Wellesley Street School. Quantity: 3 b&w art print(s) lithographs on cards. Physical Description: Black and white lithographs on cards, 115 x 152 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in 2000.

Date: 1888 - 1892

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm); Auckland Education Board

Reference: Eph-A-EDUCATION-Auckland-1888/1892

Description: Board of Education, Auckland. 4 certificates of Lloyd Keals, 1888-1892. $20.00 (A EDUCATION 1888-1892) Quantity: 4 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) certificates. Physical Description: Letterpress on cards, 115 x 155 mm.

Date: 8 Nov 1998 - 08 Nov 1998

From: `Back to the drawing board' - Hamilton architects oral history project

By: Kellaway, John Warwick, 1933-; Kellaway, Laura Liane, 1965-

Reference: OHInt-0483-09

Description: Warwick Kellaway was born in Christchurch in 1933. Recalls his family's move to Auckland in 1937 and living in one of the first state houses at Orakei. Talks about blackouts, rationing, flying boats and American troops during World War II. Describes compulsory military training and entering the School of Architecture in 1951. Describes the courses available and lecturers. Recalls working for the Auckland Education Board, the Auckland Harbour Board and then moving to Hamilton with the South Auckland Education Board. Mentions the impact of the baby boom on educational architecture and the building of many primary schools during the 1960s. Comments on registering as an architect and the New Zealand Institute of Architects. Describes returning to Auckland, working with Steve Mrkusic at Sargent and Smith and moving back to Hamilton with the South Auckland Education Board when Steve Mrkusic became its chief architect. Describes the change in classroom design at the Melville Experimental School which became Deanwell Primary. Discusses the open plan concept which became popular in the 1970s. Discusses some awards received. Comments on the condition of rural schools and the change from Education Boards (to Tomorrow's Schools) and from the Department of Education to the Ministry of Education. Discusses architectural tools of the trade and diazo copying. Mentions the travel required because of the large area covered by the Education Board. Discusses the role of draughting staff. Talks about design for school teachers' houses. Describes the formation of the architectural firm Five Plus One with Steve Mrkusic, John Sexton, Vic Procuta, Brian Aish, Paul Trenwick and himself. Mentions that the firm was primarily involved in educational architecture. Describes how his daughter Laura Kellaway occasionally works with them in conjunction with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Discusses his interest in town planning and comments on architectural training. Interviewer(s) - Laura Kellaway Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3100.

Date: 1949-2000

From: Grace, Shirley, 1949-2000 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7965

Description: Personal papers including certificates of birth, school examinations, university examinations; correspondence; personal references and article about Grace in `Art news' (n2, v11, Jul 1990) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1975-1989

From: New Zealand Educational Institute : Collection

Reference: 2002-177-2

Description: Files for education boards' bylaws, grants, teacher representation on education boards (general) and on Auckland, Canterbury, Hamilton, Hawke's Bay, Nelson, Otago and Southland boards Quantity: 1 box(es) (10 pieces).

Date: [1964-1965]

From: Hamilton, Walter Ian, 1905-1991: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7938-38

Description: Notes, plans, business correspondence, information sheets, pruning instructions and related material Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1975-1989

From: New Zealand Educational Institute : Collection

Reference: 2002-177-1

Description: Files for education boards' circulars, memorandums, and general matters; and for Auckland Canterbury, Hamilton, Hawke's Bay, Nelson, Otago, Southland, Taranaki, Wanganui and Wellington education boards Quantity: 1 box(es) (12 pieces).

Date: 1967

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8179-29

Description: Corrected drafts and notes and some inward and outward correspondence relating to `New Zealand from the air', vol 1 Quantity: 1 folder(s).