Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe house damaged by earthquake - Photographs taken by John Nicholson
Date: [ca 4 March 1987]
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Nicholson, John, active 1997
Reference: EP/1987/1018-F
Description: Photographs of an Edgecumbe house damaged by an earthquake, taken ca 4 March 1987 by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm
Earthquake damaged footpath at Edgecumbe - Photograph taken by John Nicholson
Date: March 1987
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Nicholson, John, active 1997
Reference: EP/1987/1016-F
Description: Child on tricycle at a point where the footpath has been broken by an earth quake at Edgecumbe. Photographed by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson in March 1987. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm
Builder's premises, Tawa Street, Edgecumbe, damaged by earthquake - Photographs taken b...
Date: 4 March 1987
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Nicholson, John, active 1997
Reference: EP/1987/1012
Description: Original Evening Post caption reads: "A builder's premises leans precariously in hard-hit Tawa Street, Edgecumbe." Photographs of a man peering into the building that was damaged during the Edgecumbe earthquake, taken on 4th March 1987 by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negatives, 35mm
Grocery shop interior, Edgecumbe, showing earthquake damage
Date: 3 March 1987
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP/1987/0991-F
Description: Glenda swan in her Edgecumbe grocery store, looking at groceries flung from shelves by the earthquake. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 3rd of March 1987. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strip comprising 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate film negative, 35mm
Bay of Plenty Earthquake (1987) Oral History Project
Date: Feb 1990
By: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs
Reference: OHColl-0106
Description: Interviews with ten survivors who describe the experience, impact and effects on their lives of the 1987 Bay of Plenty earthquake. The project was commissioned by the Department of Internal Affairs. Interviewees are Wini Hahipene, Esme Kissock, Joe Le'ota, Jo Marr, Ivan Parke, Ron Russell, Bert and Sonja Sisley, Mate Sisley, Yvonne Smith and Manu Tukiri. Quantity: 31 C60 cassette(s). 10 printed abstract(s). 10 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-550 to 559. Search dates: 1990
Interview with Elsie Walker
Date: 29 Jan 1998
From: Citizens Advice Bureaux oral history project
By: Walker, Elsie, active 1960s-1998
Reference: OHInt-0443-15
Description: Elsie Walker backgrounds getting involved with the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), Whakatane in 1975 when she was appointed co-ordinator. Recalls being called VIC (Volunteers Information and Co-ordination Services) for some time before applying and being accredited as part of CAB (Citizens Advice Burreau) in 1981. Recalls helping mill workers and their families when many were made redundant from the mills. Describes the effects of the Edgecombe earthquake in 1987. Also discusses involvement with Maori Women's Welfare League; Civil Defence; Red Cross Society; Birth Right; Prisoners Aid Society; Budgetary Advisory Service; Solo Parents of New Zeland and helped with the establishment of Women's Refuge. Recalls getting award as a companion of the Queen's service order. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Fran O Keefe-Jones Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009645 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3135.
Interview with Julian Brown
Date: 3 March 1995 - 03 Mar 1995
From: British assisted immigrants oral history project
By: Brown, Julian John, 1927-
Reference: OHInt-0817-01
Description: Oral history interview with Julian Brown, born 20th March 1927, in Bridgewater, Somerset. Talks about family background. Describes schooling - mentions conscription to the Royal Marines. Discusses attending the Agricultural College in Newton Abbot, Devon. Recalls how he heard about the New Zealand Scheme for herd testers - describes the application process. Talks about his reasons for choosing to emigrate to New Zealand. Discusses his feelings upon leaving England. Describes sea passage and the route taken by the ship to New Zealand - mentions onboard entertainment. Describes his first impressions of Wellington. Talks about being sent to work in Edgecumbe then Te Puke - describes local farmers initial reaction to herd testing. Elaborates on the process of herd testing. Details what he did in his spare time - mentions Young Farmers Club and attending local dances - discusses dance protocol. Describes local attitudes to Maori. Talks about living in Auckland - mentions his work with the Herd Imporvement Association and the Department of Agriculture. Describes how he became Port Stock Inspector - mentions subsequent positions at Port Agricultural Service in Christchurch and as Superintendent of Port Agriculture Inspection Services in Wellington. Discusses changes in New Zealanders' attitudes to immigrants since the 1950s. Describes his own feelings about New Zealand. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Accompanying material - Project questionnaire; Interview questions and topics Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014974, OHC-014975 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 2 C60 cassette(s). 2.07 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5430. Search dates: 1927 - 1995
Photographs relating to Buller, Whanganui River and the Edgecombe earthquake
Date: 1980-1995
From: Young, David Christopher, 1947- :Photographs, mostly relating to the Matahina Dam and to a South Westland canoe trip
Reference: PAColl-10090-3
Description: Photographs include scenes of Buller (1985 and circa 1985), the Whanganui River (1980s). Also the effects of the Edgecombe earthquake in 1987 including Keith Melville standing by the faultline near Edgecombe, damage to roads and railway tracks, people at Te Teko Marae following the earthquake, and toppled vats from Edgecombe Dairy Factory. Also photographs of Taihape Railway Station (1987) and Miringa Te Kakara (Date unknown). Taken by a range of photographers. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 36 colour original photographic print(s). 5 b&w original photographic print(s).
Maori correspondence and mss
Date: 1921-1922
From: Keys, Ben, 1878-1951 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0407-15
Description: Contains correspondence to and from Keys about questions re Maori history, including the naming of Putauaki; also contains manuscripts about ancestors named `Manaia', and about other ancestors including Tamainupo and Te Whitipatoto; in these manuscripts there is information about historical conflicts involving Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Ngati Maniapoto and other related iwi; there is also information about the meaning and derivation of the name `Ngaruawahia' Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Reminiscences
Date: 2000
From: Mayne, Steve, 1928- : Memoirs and reminiscences
Reference: MS-Papers-6947-2
Description: Comprises `Observations recorded after my wife died'; and `To Dulce, also to Laurie, who made it all possible. London 26 April 1997, S.M.' in which he writes of his travels to England; `Edgecumbe earthquake 1987' Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Travels of a Country Library Service Bookvan; Bay of Plenty-Coromandel trips, 1973
Date: 1973
From: Sutherland, James Hector: Photographs of the Country Library Service in operation
Reference: PA1-o-849
Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).
Hoy, Douglas George, 1937-1992 : Photographs of railway and harbour scenes
Date: [ca 1960s-1980s]
From: New Zealand Centre for Photography :Photographs
By: Hoy, Douglas George, 1937-1992
Reference: PAColl-9528-2
Description: Photographs of railway scenes taken by Douglas George Hoy. Includes photographs of Wellington Harbour Board buildings and vessels, United Kingdom trip in 1980, and photographs of friends, pets and various artistic photographs. Accompanying material - Negative index Quantity: 65 b&w original photographic print(s). 11 colour original photographic print(s).
Photographs of Tauranga railway yard and North Island hotels
Date: 1980s-1993
From: Robinson, Bernard Jim, 1932-2001 :Photographs of New Zealand hotels, townscapes and railway scenes
Reference: PAColl-7847-5
Description: Photographs of Tauranga railway yard, an unidentified airport, and North Island hotels and townscapes, taken in the 1980s and 1993 by Bernard Jim Robinson. Arrangement: Negatives at 35mm-47963 to 47986, and 48040 to 48046 Quantity: 107 colour original photographic print(s).
Railway lines and a locomotive affected by the Edgecumbe earthquake
Date: [ca 3 March 1987]
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
Reference: EP/1987/0990-F
Description: Buckled railway line and a locomotive flung on its side by the force of the Edgecumbe earthquake. Photographed ca 3 March 1987 by an unknown Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm
Transformer toppled from its mountings at the Edgecumbe substation - Photographs taken ...
Date: 4 March 1987
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Nicholson, John, active 1997
Reference: EP/1987/1007-F
Description: Original Evening Post caption reads: "Workmen are dwarfed by a 20-tonne transformer toppled from its mountings at Edgecumbe substation by Monday's quakes." Photographs taken 4th March 1987 by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negatives, 35mm
Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty
Date: 8 Mar 1955
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-37392-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty
Date: 8 Mar 1955
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-37393-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty
Date: 8 Mar 1955
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-37390-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty, including Mount Edgecumbe (Putauaki) in the background
Date: 8 Mar 1955
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-37389-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty
Date: 8 Mar 1955
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-37387-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate