Newton

Date: 1816-1884

By: Collier family

Reference: MS-Papers-3946

Description: Comprises letters sent from Charles and Eliza to relatives in England describing the voyage, living and working conditions and prospects in Auckland, letters from Eliza telling of her husband's death. Papers of Edward Collier, of Middlesex, including marriage certificate, letters, legal documents, invoices and accounts, 1841-1884; and miscellaneous papers relating to the Collier family in England. Included is a letter from an Eliza Collier dated 1816. Source of title - Supplied Charles and Eliza Collier emigrated to New Zealand in 1865 on the ship Rob Roy. They settled at Newton, Auckland. Charles died in an accident in 1866, leaving Eliza in New Zealand with their young son. Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [Between 1868 and 1898]

By: Long, W H (Mrs), active 1970; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Zangaki (Firm)

Reference: PA1-q-146

Description: Album of photographs, most taken by the Burton Brothers in New Zealand, including a large number of Maori images, group portraits, identified men and women, pa, and storehouses. Scenes also taken by them in Tonga and Samoa. A number of images show scenes in England, including a group taken near Egremont in Cumbria, of ice on the Mersey River in 1895. There are a large number of copies of paintings of romantic scenes. Several photographs of the Suez Canal, and the Nile River, were taken by Greek photographers `Zangaki' Brothers Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with reddish brown cover, brown corners and spine with single raised cords; fleur de lys pattern stamped between cords; 33.5 x 27.0 cm

Date: 1883

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1883

Description: Includes programmes featuring: Mr Angelo Forrest's grand evening concert. Athenaeum Hall Wellington. 23 February 1883. Programme. The Harmonic Club, Wellington. Second private concert, 25 May 1883 (2 copies); Programme. Minstrel and Dramatic Entertainment. Theatre Royal (Auckland), in aid of St Benedict's Church Newton. 24 April 1883. Programme / flyer. (Carey's Minstrel Scene, with W Carey, R Ellerton, G Gapes, H Littlewood, J Worrall, F Massini, A Ellingham, M Barrini, G Havre, E A Garland, H A Keesing, Miss Lara Spilsbury, Miss Millie Day, Miss M A Walmsley) Napier Musical Society. First concert. Theatre Royal 19 October 1883. Book of words. St John's Presbyterian Church Willis Street. Musical and literary entertainment. 13 August 1883. (Photocopied programme) St Peter's Choristers' annual concert. Athenaeum Hall Wellington. 31 August 1883. (Photocopied programme) Taranaki Philharmonic Orchestra. Complimentary concert to Mr Angelo Forrest. Alexandera Hall, New Plymouth. 16 August 1883. Programme. Vocal and Instrumental concert Feilding 1883. Programme. Quantity: 8 programmes or flyers.. Physical Description: Printed programmes or flyers, up to octavo size, some illustrated.

Date: [ca 1950s]

From: Nicholls, Trevor, 1929- :Transparency slides of New Zealand scenes

Reference: PA12-7482

Description: Colour transparency slides of Hamilton, Auckland and Coromandel views by Trevor Nicholls, circa 1950s. Includes: 1. Ted Hopkins carrying business, Hamilton, c 1953, 2. Grafton Bridge, 3. Auckland University, 4. Trinity College (Methodist), 5. Dr Phyllis Guthardt (Methodist), 6. Methodist Chapel (Trinity College), 7-16. Trinity College c 1953, 17-24. Moehau, Coromandel - Parkinson (stonemason) quarry - honeymoon 1956 in Parkinson family bach. Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Glass and film transparencies

Date: 1884

From: [Ephemera, pamphlets about politics and cards promoting political candidates in elections. 1850-1890s].

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-1884-01

Description: Postcard soliciting a vote for candidate Joseph A Tole in the General Election of 1884 (held on a Tuesday). Tole promises to serve his constituents faithfully and hopes that he can rely on their vote "in this political crisis". This card is addressed in handwriting on the verso, to Charles Johns esqr, upholsterer, Karangahape Road, Newton. The one penny stamp is preprinted on to the card. The postmark date is 14 July 1884. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and holograph on both sides of postcard, 80 x 125 mm. Provenance: Purchased from J R Mowbray, philatelist, Wellington, in 2013.

Date: 1944

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to religion in general, rather than specific faiths]

By: Crusade for World Peace and Brotherhood (Interdenominational)

Reference: Eph-A-RELIGION-1944-01

Description: Card for the advice of soldiers and their families,also containing the Peacemaker's Prayer and some peace affirmations to be memorised. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on card folded to 124 x 79 mm. Provenance: Donated in 2013.

Date: [1930s]-1986

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-10010-004

Description: Aerial photographs taken by Whites Aviation between circa 1920-1992, chiefly of the Auckland central areas of Newton, Grafton and Auckland Domain. Also images of Westhaven, Herne Bay and Ponsonby. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in sets according to location. Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints Finding Aids: Most of the Whites Aviation negatives have been digitised and images are searchable by Record title and by Whites Aviation reference number e.g. WA-12345..

Date: 1852-1940

By: Carrad, Dallas G, active 1993; Dell, (Mr?), active 1925?; G.S. Paul & Company; Mahan & Company

Reference: PAColl-3162

Description: Quantity: 3 album(s) Album(s). 2 b&w original photographic print(s) and. 1 photocopy/ies.

Date: [1974]

By: Younie, Stella A, active 1974

Reference: MS-Papers-6015

Description: Comprises history of Newton East School (1877-1927), Newton West School (1877-1943) and Newton Central School (1924-). Much is copied from printed material and school records but includes reminiscences from teachers and ex-pupils. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Possibly part of assorted jubilee brochures and other material passed over from NZCER early 1997

Date: 1924 - 1926

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

Reference: Plans-2002-058-037-010/018

Description: Includes elevations to Karangahape Road and Prime Lane, floors plans, sections, and further elevations. Quantity: 9 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo plans, sizes varying up to 620 x 740 mm.

Date: 1960s

From: Quinn, Dennis :35mm colour slides of architecture in the 1960s, mainly Auckland, Wanganui and Wellington

Reference: PA12-0057

Description: Quantity: 24 b&w original transparency/ies (35mm slides).

Date: 18 Jan 1995

From: A history of Indian women in Aotearoa

By: Rupa, Ramiben Dahyabhai, 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0063/10

Description: Ramiben Dahyabhai Rupa details her birth on 10 January 1929 in Baleswhar Garm, India, that her religion is Hindu and that she speaks and writes Gujarati. Talks about her childhood days leading up to her marriage and her education in India at a village school. Comments that the decision to come to New Zealand was already made for her as her husband was already in New Zealand and indicates that she had a choice of either coming to New Zealand or getting a divorce. Talks about the journey and her initial reactions to being in a foreign country with the first 2 of her 8 children. Notes that she was fortunate to have other women around her who supported her. Recalls that she lived in a patriarchal environment where she had no input into the decision making and how she endured much hardship under this oppression. Talks about religion and cooking and their significance and practices in the early years in New Zealand. Other subjects discussed include Indian food, its availability and the rituals and practices around food. Talks about having a dairy in Newton Gully in the 1960's and living in Avondale and Blockhouse Bay. Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006140 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) - summary notes. 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other OHA-1382.

Date: 3 Dec 1986

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-79213-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 10 Dec 2013-09 Jan 2014

From: Oettli, Max Christian, 1947-: Photographs of New Zealand scenes

Reference: PADL-001338

Description: Electronic scans of black and white photographs showing townscape images. Taken between 1966 and 1975 by Max Oettli. Images showing details of a scene include: cobweb, and holly and ivy hedges in Dunedin; an AA road sign for 'Little Huia', telephones on the floor of an empty Parnell office, a brickwork wall of the St Pauls' church, a tree truck and fence, and the sash window of an abandoned house in Grafton, Auckland. Images showing a wide view of a scene include: a couple, and a Hillman Imp car on Mount Eden lookout; a girl and dog on a road in Newtown Gully; a crew shifting a villa house on Auckland University site; and houses on Tinakori Road, Thordon, Wellington; and a small railway works hut. Arrangement: Files were delivered to the Library within a folder titled 'NZ 1967-75 2013 series' and subfolder 'townscapes' Quantity: 14 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s).

Date: 2016

Reference: EPHDL-0350

Description: Poster shows singers and performers, microphone and speakers at the top, and a plane at top left with a label: Europe tour; Stoke Rolling Circus. At top right is a medallion announcing the 21st anniversary of the event. Lists bands that were national finalists for the Battle of the Bands 2016: Part 1, Friday 22 July 2016: Alpha Coda, Amongst the Mountains, Bittercup, City Rise, Drones, Egovalve, Ghost Who Walks, Gidzvoon, Leather Tattoo, Lies Within, Mitch Alderlieste, Mudshark, Subscond, The Dead Zephyrs, The Gentlemen Callers, The Monkeys Assassins Part 2, Saturday 23 July 2016: Beneath These Waters, Black Alpine, Blood Money, Ellery Danes, Empire, Free The Cats, Harvey Knows a Killer, Hearse Nurse, High Risk Situation, Nation, Otium, Royal Jackets, Rubita, Te Hight, The Rubics, The Vortz, Timeless, Unslain.There was also to be a special guest performance by the 2015 winners, Bakers Eddy. Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Provenance: Received 11 July 2016

Date: 2 Apr 1957

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-43769

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Photographic negative

Date: 9 Nov 1951

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-29704-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 9 Nov 1951

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-29703-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: 16 Jun 1953

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-33126-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Vertical Series A, WA-33079 to WA-33202, Scale 1:5600 A48 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate

Date: Mar 1953

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-32851-F

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate