Ōwhiro Bay

Date: Aug 1998 to Dec 1999

By: Barrie, Ann Maree, 1947-

Reference: OHColl-0429

Description: Interviews long-time Owhiro Bay residents Roberta and Stanley Hoy, Gordon James (Jim) Goodwin, Heather Packer, Annette Jones, George (Clarry) Wahren, Maureen Hocking, Vera Konig and Clifford Denham about living in the area. Interviewer(s) - Ann Barrie Quantity: 18 C60 cassette(s). 8 printed abstract(s). 8 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

Reference: B-049-061

Description: Shows Ohiro Bay (or valley) with a flock of sheep attended by a shepherd and a large-single storied house nestled against trees, the home of Judge Halswell, unfinished according to the accompanying note by the artist. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 85 x 130 mm on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: [ca 1909-1952]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-093

Description: Photographs of New Zealand and overseas ships, mostly made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1909-1950s. New Zealand related images include: Shell Oil Company coastal tankers Paua and Tanea; Union Steam Ship Co cargo vessel Karoon; ferry Arahua (includes original photographs); Orcades; barquentine Alexa ashore at Castlecliff, Wanganui, Dec 1910; damaged cargo vessels Broompak and Komata in Auckland Harbour after collision; wrecked hull of Pelotas ca 1911; Opihi being scuttled in Palliser Bay; steamer Indrabarah being repaired at Port Chalmers. Also: Grounded freighter Viggo Hansteen in Otago Harbour; remains of sailing ship City of Auckland at Otaki; iron barque Anglo-Norman at North Spit, Kaipara, 26 Sep 1914; NZ Shipping Company vessels Rangitane and Rangitoto; wreck of Wiltshire; In memorium postcard relating to S S Penguin (1909) with photo of the vessel and female members of the Toomer family who perished when the ship sunk; boat at landing place at Owens Mines No 1 (undated). Series of original black & white photos of the wreck of the steamer Progress that went ashore at Owhiro Bay, 1st May 1931, with loss of life. Includes photographs of overseas vessels (names not added to Name Field) Quantity: 31 album leaves with black & white photochemical prints and 6 album leaves with black & white photographic prints. Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints and photochemical prints

Date: 1905 - 1928

By: Forbes, Alexander, 1875-1945; Pearson, Joan, active 1940s-1990s

Reference: E-457-q

Description: Photocopies of pencil, pen & ink and watercolour sketches of Wellington scenes between 1905 and 1928, with some scenes from other parts of the country. Includes views of Island Bay, Evans Bay, Houghton Bay, Oriental Bay, Roseneath, Central Wellington, Melrose, Newtown, Kilbirnie, Carterton, Levin, Thermal area, Auckland and Gisborne. Includes introduction with biographical notes and copy of a photograph of the artist and his family, an index and location map for the Wellington sketches (the majority of the views). Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s). Physical Description: Photocopies (colour and black and white) of watercolours, ink and pencil sketches A4 size page in clear plastic covers with plastic spiral binding

Date: ca 1880s-1999

From: Lilburn, Douglas Gordon, 1915-2001: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-6884-3

Description: Photographs of New Zealand scenery sent to Douglas Lilburn by friends and family members. The members of the Order of New Zealand photographed in 1988. Views of Ascot Street, Thorndon, Wellington, which include Lilburn's house, and photographs of a building in Newtown, Wellington. Quantity: 63 b&w original photographic print(s). 18 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

Reference: B-049-044/046

Description: Shows views in the Hutt Valley, Wellington and Wairarapa. At the top, a view looking west along Palliser Bayl, with Hokorewa Pa visible on the flat land near the coast in the distance, at the mouth of the Ruamahanga River. In the centre a view from the hills above Brooklyn and Ohiro Valley, looking west towards the harbour entrance. A few sheep are grazing in the foreground. Mount Victoria, Evans Bay and Lyall Bay can be seen. At the bottom, the house of William Swainson, with other buildings around it and trees on both sides. Three cows grazing in the foreground. Other Titles - William Swainson Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engravings on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: [1974-1983]

From: Action for Environment: Records

Reference: 96-204-2/13

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: June 1984

From: National Library of New Zealand: Photographs

By: Baker, Eric, active 1984

Reference: PA1-q-1078

Description: Album of photographs of library scenes at Wellington schools, taken June 1984 by Eric Baker, Principal of Roseneath School Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: 305 x 275 mm Transfers: Transfers - From Manuscripts & Archives : 2009-168 : National Library of New Zealand. School Library Service. See also Published Collections.

Date: 1842 - 1847

From: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810-1865 :Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London, John Williams and Co., Library of Arts, 141, Strand, 1847.

Reference: B-049-059/061

Description: Shows views in the Wellington area. The top view looks along Petone beach to the south-east, with Petone Pa and the 'Native Chapel' (the large building on the left). The central view, taken from Tinakori Road's junction with Hawkestone Street, looks towards Kelburn. There is a bullock cart in the foreground, and three Maori carrying large bundles. The nearest house, on the lower slopes of Tinakore Hill, is that of Nathaniel Levin, with the house of Mr Holroyd above it, and Mr Dorset's house further in the distance at the foot of the trees that cover the hill. The lowest view at Ohiro Bay (or valley) shows a flock of sheep attended by a shepherd and a large-single storied house nestled against trees, the home of Judge Halswell. Other Titles - Petone Tinakore Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engravings on sheet 365 x 261 mm.

Date: 1993

From: Farr, Gareth, 1968- : Papers

By: Farr, Gareth, 1968-; New Zealand String Quartet

Reference: fMS-Papers-9028-025

Description: Includes note explaining Gareth Farr's inspiration for the piece, Owhiro Bay, Wellington Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs

Date: 1919

By: Haylock, Arthur Lagden, 1860-1948; Haylock, Greta Muriel, 1898-1980

Reference: A-153-012

Description: Shows fishing boat hauled ashore with another boat in the water. The view looks along the coastline to the south west towards Ohiro Bay and beyond. Sketch of another view on back Inscriptions: Signed: A.L.H. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil 180 x 132 mm

Date: 1963

From: Wellington Regional Council : Marie Sang map collection

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Wellington (N.Z. : Region). Regional Council

Reference: MapColl-WRC-1/2/6C-Acc.

Description: Wellington Regional Council planning units Base map: NZMS 16. Wellington, sheet 3, ist ed (Wellington: Lands and Survey Department, 1 oct 1960). Quantity: 1 map(s) with ms annotations. Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper. Scale 1:6336, 93 x 68 cm.

Date: April 1952 to March 1957

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua

Reference: PA1-o-005

Description: "Illustrating geological observations, Vol 5". Black & white images of geological aspects in NZ. Includes aspects of the traverse from the Rimutaka trig to the East portal of the Rimutaka Tunnel via Knobby Spur; Rimutaka Tunnel construction (23 Feb 1952); investigation of the cause of flooding of Ohau River at Levin (4 July 1952); Otaki Railway Bridge; Mangaroa Basin; geomorphic features of the east coast of Wellington Harbour; Gibb's Fault, Paraparaumu; Kapiti area, including Otaihanga outlier; geological data from the Hobson St gully, Thorndon, Wellington (May 1953); NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference (Nelson, 17-24 June 1953); Lyall Bay from Moa Point prior to construction of the breakwater for airport construction (July 1953); Wellington fault angles; geological tour of central Waikato District with W. Neill, including Pohora Cliffs, Mt Karangahake; Wellington City water-supply intake at Pakuratahi, Hutt Forks March 1954); piercing of the main Rimutaka Tunnel & first train through (23.4.1954); NZ Geological Survey Staff Conference, Auckland (17-24 May 1954) with group photo, all named; geological excursion to Hutt Valley & Porirua Harbour (Sept 1954); excursion to Opouawe River & White Rock, East Wairarapa, with group photo of Royal Society Geological Section members on the tour (all named); Marlborough Sounds, petrological investigation by Prof Charles Vitaliano, J J Reed, and G L Adkin; Charles Vitaliano's wife and children at Blenheim, 1955; Tongue Point via south coast of Wellington from Owhiro Bay; features of the Owhariu Fault & Colonial Knob; eastern shore of Wellington Harbour & Pencarrow Lagoons; discovery and description of features of the Seatoun Fault (Sept-Oct 1955); tour of North Island including Tokaanu, Hamilton, Raglan, Thames, New Plymouth (Dec 1955-Jan 1956); geomorphology of south Makara to the Lower Karori Stream Gorge; evidence of tectonic coastal uplift at Wellington; Tour fromWellington, New Plymouth, Hamilton,Taupo, Hunterville (Fev 1957); Waikanae River & Reikorangi Basin (March 1957)

From: Downie, Robert Ingram, 1879-1925 :[Scenes of New Zealand's North and South Islands, 1906-1914, and of England and Scotland, ca 1900 to 1905 and 1920-1925; also watercolours by the artist's brother James, including portaits of Robert Downie. ca 1900-1925]

Reference: A-463-001/050

Description: Early views of Wellington and surrounding area. Locations identified in pencil on the reverse of the paintings. Includes views of Wellington City from Kelburn, Petone, Evans Bay and Northland. The painting of Pencarrow shows the lighthouse. Also includes a view of Steeple Rock in Seatoun. The painting with reference number A-463-015 has a pencil portrait on the reverse - probably a self portrait of Robert Downie. Quantity: 50 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper

Date: 29 Aug 1998

From: Owhiro Bay oral history project

By: Hoy, Roberta Ellen, 1911-2000; Hoy, Stanley George, 1908-1999

Reference: OHInt-0429-2

Description: Roberta Ellen Hoy, born 1911 in Thunder Bay, Canada. Talks about her early life in Canada, and her parents Alice Maud Sheppard and Robert Newstead. Describes trans-Atlantic travel, including avoiding the fateful last voyage of the RMS Lusitania. Describes life under the class system in London, subsequent emigration to Owhiro Bay, Wellington, New Zealand in 1950, and talks about the helpfulness of New Zealanders compared to class distinctions in England. Talks about women's fashion in New Zealand in the 1950s, and social life and development in Owhiro Bay. Talks about her artistic work, including oil paintings and watercolours of Owhiro Bay, Maori, and locations around New Zealand. Stanley George Hoy, known as Stan, born 1908 in London. Describes his life in England and his later life in New Zealand. Talks about his parents Florence Ethermay Stanbridge and Henry Thomas James Hoy. Describes childhood, education, trade training and early employment in the gas industry, and military service in World War Two. Describes impressions of low quality of housing in Owhiro Bay and Wellington, and describes renovations to family house in Owhiro Bay. Interviewer(s) - Ann Barrie Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 2 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3969. Search dates: 1908 - 1911 - 1998

Date: 1 Dec 1998 - 01 Dec 1998

From: Owhiro Bay oral history project

By: Wahren, George Alfred Gottfried Clarence, 1911-2000

Reference: OHInt-0429-3

Description: George Alfred Gottfried Clarence Wahren, known as Clarry, born 1911 in Wellington. Talks about family life, and his parents Nellie Giddings and Jacob Alfred Wahren. Discusses the role of religion and music in the home, his father and brother yodelling on the hills, and his brother's role as piano tuner for Polish pianist, composer and statesman Jan Ignacy Paderewski. Recalls concerts and family outings. Describes living in Island Bay, and talks about Island Bay school, mentioning headmaster Mr Thwaites and teachers Miss Dempsey, Miss Davidson and Mr Hall. Talks of walking and recreation at Red Rocks and in Owhiro Bay. Describes city life in Wellington, talking about elderly Maori from Kaiwharawhara Pa smoking on the footpath on Lambton Quay. Describes marriage and buying a section and having a house built in Owhiro Bay, problems with building inspectors, and describes working around home in leisure time, and changes over the years in Owhiro Bay. Describes employment as a dental technician, motor mechanic, taxi driver and at the Post Office. Talks about being a driver during a royal visit, and recalls a conversation with Queen Elizabeth II. Accompanying material - Newspaper Clippings, "The Wahren Family History" Order of service for Clarry's funeral Interviewer(s) - Ann Barrie Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3970. Search dates: 1911 - 1998

Date: 7 Jan 1999 - 07 Jan 1999

From: Owhiro Bay oral history project

By: Hocking, Maureen Barbara, 1927-2008

Reference: OHInt-0429-4

Description: Maureen Barbara Hocking, born 1927 in Wellington. Talks about her parents Margaret Mary Scoullar and Lisle Ennis-Ford Scoullar, and their ancestors. Talks about moving to Owhiro Bay at a young age, and early memories of the shipwreck of the Progress in 1931. Recalls thrifty living during the Great Depression, community activities and religious life, and mentions fishing and collecting paua and crayfish. Describes local Maori working as shepherds and shearers, and talks about Maori artefacts which had been found in Owhiro Bay. Talks about her marriage to Murray Rhodes Hocking and their children. Descibes changes and development in Happy Valley and Owhiro Bay over the years. Interviewer(s) - Ann Barrie Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3971. Search dates: 1927 - 1999

Date: [1931?]

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

Reference: 1/2-086029-G

Description: Photograph related to the wreck of the ship 'Progress' taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington, probably in 1931. The Progress was a coastal steamer which wrecked in a southerly gale onto rocks off Owhiro Bay, Wellington. Four lives were lost. Source of descriptive information - From negative register and the Evening Post article 'A sea tragedy of five years ago', (issue 102, 1 May 1936), p 7. Image not seen. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [1931?]

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

Reference: 1/2-086034-G

Description: Photograph related to the wreck of the ship 'Progress' taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington, probably in 1931. The Progress was a coastal steamer which wrecked in a southerly gale onto rocks off Owhiro Bay, Wellington. Four lives were lost. Source of descriptive information - From negative register and the Evening Post article 'A sea tragedy of five years ago', (issue 102, 1 May 1936), p 7. Image not seen. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [1931?]

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

Reference: 1/2-086041-G

Description: Photograph related to the wreck of the ship 'Progress' taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington, probably in 1931. The Progress was a coastal steamer which wrecked in a southerly gale onto rocks off Owhiro Bay, Wellington. Four lives were lost. Source of descriptive information - From negative register and the Evening Post article 'A sea tragedy of five years ago', (issue 102, 1 May 1936), p 7. Image not seen. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative