Miramar Wharf (Wellington, N.Z.)

Date: 1908

From: McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1870s-1957 :Maps from papers

By: Cachemaille, Eugene Desire, 1874?-1952; McLeod, Hector Norman, 1872-

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Mi/[1908]/Acc.37586

Description: Cadastral map of the area from Miramar Avenue to Kings and farm roads, icluding Miramar Wharf. Miramar Quay is named and Queen's Terrace. Includes a suggested wharf and depths in fathoms and a low water mark adjacent to Miramar Quay. The cutting is marked and includes measurements for lowering it. Numbered sections include some acreages and boundary measurements. Names include H. McLeod, S. Morrell, H. Lee, H. D. McFarlane, H. Johnston & W.E. Crump, O.N. Newman & I. S. Elliott, Crawford. A suggested road and an approach road are marked. The diagram is a rough sketch of the outline of the main map Handwritten note on top right states: Lodged at Miramar Post Office Store, 18th September 1908, Harvey J. Turner, for acting Engineer to the Wellington Harbour Board Quantity: 2 manuscript map(s) including a diagram. Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on dressed linen, coloured, scale [1:792], 57.5 x 98.7 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - McLeod, Hector Norman, fl 1902-1927. Business papers. MS-Papers-0154.

Date: [Circa 1900s]

From: Harris, Esme Enid, 1913-1993 :Photographs

By: Brockett, Frederick Charles, 1881-1956

Reference: PA1-o-213

Description: Photographs of scenes, and events in the Wellington Region. Photographs include views of Mount Cook Boys' School staff at a picnic, children from the school on an outing to the coast where they were picnicking and swimming, and teachers in fancy dress. A number of images show Trafalgar Day celebrations, with a parade through the streets of Wellington, and activities at Newtown Park. Two ships shown are HMS Powerful in Wellington Harbour, and La Bella after being washed ashore at Ohiro Bay, 15th October 1904. Sporting scenes show the IIIB team from Victoria University College, a gymnastics team, and a photograph of two men practising gymnastics. Inscriptions: Album page - F.C. Brockett. 1906 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover; 15 x 20 cm

Date: 1938

By: Gordon Harcourt Ltd

Reference: MapColl-832.4799gbbd/Mi/1939/Acc.10287

Description: Part cadastral and part topographic map of the area from Miramar Avenue to Southampton and Wexford roads, including Miramar Wharf and Aberdeen Quay now known as Cobham Drive. The Wellington Harbour Board Reserve includes acreage. The limit of the 1 in 7 batter cut is marked. Includes numbered sections.Wellington Gas Company property is marked. Topographic features are of slopes and a knoll. Aberdeen Quay is now known as Cobham Drive Other Titles - Plan of Wellington Harbour Board land at Aberdeen Quay Stamp on bottom right: Drawing Office Handwritten on bottom left of original map: T.G.H., 13.11.39 Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and colourwash on duplicated plan, linen backed, coloured, scale indeterminable, 66.8 x 96 cm.

Date: 1950 to 1957

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

Reference: PA1-o-014

Description: Adkin album. Wellington (2), nos. 241-441. Views of Wellington taken between 1950 and 1957. Includes harbour swim event at Evans Bay, 26 February 1950; speedboat contests at Evans Bay, 4 March 1950; Patent slip and the Union Steam Ship Co's wharf at Evans Bay; tulip Sunday at the Wellington Botanic Garden (15 October 1950); Evans Bay Yacht Club yard in use as a temporary base for Solent flying boats with the Ararangi at a mooring; various views of reclamation undertaken by TEAL for their flying boat service at Evans Bay, and flying boats. Many of the images in this album are linked with Evans Bay, as Adkin was living at 424 Evans Bay Parade in the 1950s, several images showing the house. Views of Wellington from the Mount Victoria lookout and from the Tinakori Ridge Radio Station, in 1952; the old Robert Hannah residence in Boulcott Street; views of the inner city including the upper end of Ghuznee St., Upper Willis St., the Children's Dental Clinic. Image no. 313 shows a house at 214 Upper Willis Street (known as Restwyn), taken in Feb 1953, while image no. 434 shows the same site in January 1957 after the house had been demolished. Numbers of images show preparations and decorations for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. There are many photographs of preparation for extending the airport at Rongotai, showing Moa Point Hill in course of destruction to provide spoil for reclamation, and also Rongotai Ridge, with one view of a house being moved from the ridge, also showing development of the breakwater at Moa Point, all taken betwen 1953 and 1957. A 1954 image shows an extension to the Town Hall under construction for municipal offices in December 1953; the Hinemoa at No. 1 Ferry Wharf; preparations and decorations for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II in December 1953, including decorations at the Railway Station, Defence Stores Building in Featherston St., Kirkcaldie & Stains, James Smiths Corner, DIC, and the GPO. Image taken in March 1956 shows a house with turret on the corner of Upper Willis St and Aro St (a house which was shown in CD Barraud's painting of 1877). Views of yachting in the harbour, Ward Island, and the Eastbourne seawall. Outcast yacht is pictured.

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-046562-G

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: Apr 1947

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-07165-F

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

Date: 27 Aug 1958

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-47273-F

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

Date: 20 Mar 1952

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-30316-F

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

Date: 20 Mar 1952

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-30315-F

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

Date: 19 Nov 1951

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-29791-F

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

Date: 14 Apr 1959

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

Reference: EP/1959/1298-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: May 1965

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-64429-F

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

Date: 1955

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

Reference: EP/1955/0046-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: 1/2-100729-G

Description: Looking south at Miramar Wharf where the tanker `British Chancellor' is berthed. Cobham Drive follows around the waterfront and and Kilbirnie is in the upper centre. Lyall Bay is in the background. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [between 1950-1955]

From: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955 :Negatives of New Zealand towns and scenery, and Fiji

Reference: 1/4-020798-G

Description: The ship Tanea alongside Miramar Wharf in Evans Bay, Wellington. Photograph taken between 1959-1959, by William Hall Raine. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1950-1950

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

Reference: 114/138/11-G

Description: Perano brothers whaling ship at Evans Bay wharf. Photograph taken in 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 28 September 1950

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

Reference: 114/201/14-G

Description: View from above Hataitai of TEAL (Tasman Empire Airways Ltd) Solent flying boat Ararangi taking off from Evans Bay during familiarisation flight. Beyond the bay can be seen Miramar and the ocean. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 28th of September 1950. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 1/2-211021-F

Description: Miramar wharf, Wellington, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Studio card index: William Cable & Co. no 4397.

Date: [ca 6 April 1951]

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

Reference: 114/278/09-G

Description: The ship Omiros at the Miramar Wharf in Evans Bay, Wellington photographed circa 6 April 1951 by an Evening Post photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 29 Nov 1963

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-61177-F

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