Rolleston

Date: 1970s

From: Holland, Eric Sidney Fostyn, 1921-1989 : Parliamentary papers

Reference: 76-035-05

Description: Quantity: 1 box(es). Finding Aids: Preliminary list available.

Date: [Circa 1880s-1890s]

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: PA1-q-104

Description: Images of the construction of the Midland Railway line in Canterbury, and surrounding areas, taken by an unidentified photographer. Views include construction of the railway line, railway tunnels, bridges and viaducts, the use of flying foxes for transportation of men and equipment, and one image of a velocipede (like a railway jigger). Life at the work-sites is shown with types of accomodation, including tents; work-sites under snow; and group portraits of the Midland Railway Rifle Club, and the New Zealand Midland Railway Football Club. Several of the men, chiefly the engineers, are identified. Other Titles - Title printed on spine - Godber Album 111 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album with brown buckram cover; 32 x 28 cm

Date: 1909

By: Stratford, P (Miss), active 1987

Reference: PA1-q-227

Description: Album of railway photographs relating to the construction of the New Zealand Midland Railway in the South Island, circa 1909, probably presented to James Stratford at the end of his year working as wages clerk for the Public Works Department at Springfield. One photograph is entitled "Return of the "Poleseekers"", showing the return of the Nimrod from the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with blue cover, green spine, entitled "Sunny Memories" in black lettering; 32 x 28 cm

Date: 1957

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :[Cartoons from the Free Lance Collection 1954 to 1960]

Reference: C-076-113

Description: Four scenes depicting life in prison after the central-heating had been introduced Publication - Published on 11 Oct 1957, page 4 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 183 x 660 mm

Date: July 1982-March 1983

From: Electricity Corporation of New Zealand: Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-1233

Description: Colour proof sheets showing power stations, dams, and surrounding areas, as well as other images related to electric power production in New Zealand. Includes images of workmen at the Otahuhu Power Station, people working in Head Office and at the Auckland Training School, the signing of the "Mitsubishi Ohaaki contract", the Ohaaki horticultural experiment (which investigated use of low-grade geothermal heat to heat greenhouses), the opening of Hamilton District Office, several substations, and scenic views of areas in the South Island. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) 49 sheets. Physical Description: A4-sized black PVC-covered ringbinder containing plastic pockets holding colour photographic proof sheets. Top right front cover and spine have labels with sheet numbers; spine also has a label indicating colour prints ('COL').

Date: June 1975

From: NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd: Mosaic aerial negatives, prints, transparencies, and index

Reference: NZAM-E/598-F

Description: Aerial mosaic made by NZ Aerial Mapping Ltd showing farmland and braided river Original enclosure includes a note that reads"NZMS 251. Kapiti Sheet 3, 2nd edition" Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative, approx 59.4 x 84.1 cm (A1 size)

Date: 1954

From: Scoble, Juliet Rosalie, 1955- :Chiefly photographs of New Zealand railway locomotives, rolling stock and stations

Reference: PA1-q-839-92-1

Description: Passenger carriage A 1825, photographed 1954 at Rolleston by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 12.1 x 16.7 cm, with trimmed corners

Date: [ca 1930]

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from file print collection, Box 9

Reference: PAColl-6181-56

Description: Road construction, Templeton-Rolleston section of the Christchurch-Dunedin main highway, using Portland Cement concrete. Photographer unidentified. Inscriptions: Verso - Christchurch Dunedin M H. Templeton Rolleston section. Portland Cement Concrete Pavement under construction. PAColl-7364 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print