Hazebrouck

Date: [ca 1914-1918]

From: Mackrell, Brent fl 2012: Photographs

By: Muir & Moodie (Firm)

Reference: PA1-o-1723

Description: One album of photographs and postcards, probably compiled by Elizabeth Porteous of the NZANZ (New Zealand Army Nursing Service) who was awarded the ARRC (Associate Royal Red Cross). These are mainly postcards of her travels in England and Scotland during World War I. Also contains some images related to nursing work. The photographs relating to military nursing work include group portraits of patients and staff at a military hospital, two taken during Christmas celebrations. There are also two photographs of an interior of a large industrial building being used as a dormitory, probably to house soldiers. Subjects and locations are all unidentified. Postcards include: Views of Edinburgh, Scotland, include Edinburgh Castle, Craigmillar Castle, The Abbey Strand, St Giles Cathedral, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur's Seat, Queen Margaret's Chapel, and the 'audience room' at the former residence of John Knox. Views of Bath, Somerset, England, include Bath Abbey, the Grand Pump Room Hotel, and Roman colonnades. Views of Brockenhurst, Hampshire, England, the location of No 1 New Zealand General Hospital, and including views of the Rose and Crown Hotel. Views of Christchurch, Dorset, include the Christchurch Priory Church, Constable's Ruin (Constable's House), Highcliffe Castle, and a thatched cottage at Wick Ferry. Views of the county of Kent, England, include the pier, promenade and time ball at Deal, also Canterbury Cathedral, and the town of Sandwich. Miscellaneous New Zealand scenes include two photographs taken by Muir and Moodie: The Green Lake, Rotorua, and Dannevirke railway station, taken 1 Apr 1912. There is also a postcard with the photographer identified as 'Daroux' (probably either Louis John Daroux or James Henry Daroux), taken 28 August 1916, showing WWI troops from the 18th regiment reinforcements marching over Rimutaka Hill, Wellington. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Hard-covered photograph album, maroon in colour, 26.5 x 21.5 cm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2063: Mackrell, Brent, 1939-: Collected papers relating to war and other topics.

Date: Jun-18

From: Stewart, Hugh, 1884-1934: Maps relating to World War One

Reference: MapColl-Stewart-34/Acc.55904

Description: Printed base map with overprinted boundaries of "Lines of Defence" as for 6 June 1918. Annotated on reverse with title and sheet number. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed base map with overprinting, 66 x 85.5 cm.

Date: May-17

From: Stewart, Hugh, 1884-1934: Maps relating to World War One

Reference: MapColl-Stewart-58/Acc.55928

Description: Printed map with minor annotations. Bilingual French-English glossary printed on reverse. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map with annotations in ink and pencil on muslin-backed paper, 65 x 89.5 cm.

Date: [1915-1918]

From: Stewart, Hugh, 1884-1934: Maps relating to World War One

Reference: MapColl-Stewart-13/Acc.55883

Description: Extensive marginal annotations in pencil, and red and black ink. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on paper, 70 x 85 cm.

Date: 2018

By: Grey, Elsie Prudentia, 1887-1949; Imperial War Museum (Great Britain)

Reference: MS-Papers-12303

Description: Photocopies of diary from the period August 1916 to September 1917. Comprises one page of biographical notes on Elsie Grey. Typescript partial transcription of letters in the form of a diary to December 1916, and in diary-form from December 1916 to 4 September 1917; also photocopies of the original manuscript diary. Grey describes voyage to England, via Panama, work at No 3 New Zealand Hospital at Codford, and at No 1 New Zealand Stationary Hospital at Amiens, which was moved to Hazebrouck, the evacuation to a monastery at St Omer and part of a sightseeing tour of Scotland. The effects of Sling Camp on wounded soldiers is mentioned. It is presumed, as per preliminary notes in the typescript, that Grey returned to France in the period after the diary ends, before eventually returning to New Zealand Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopies of holograph and typescript manuscripts.

Date: 1916-[ca 1925]

From: Cory-Wright & Salmon Ltd: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-7080-8

Description: Postcards and books of postcards. One group depicts towns in France and Belgium before and after the First World War. These include Albert, Hazebrouck, Meessen (Messines), La Boisselle, and Ypres. There are also a group of war memorials. Another booklet depicts views of Lille, France, and there are several photographs of stirling and Qubec. An album of 23 photomechanical prints depicts Cairo and its environs. Included in this are five post cards of Egypt. The album and the postcards are dated 1916. Eleven photographic postcards published by the Swiss electrical engineering firm, Brown, Boveri & Company, record its involvement in the process of the electrification of the Swiss railway system. Included in this sequence are electric locomotives, a hydroelectric power house, various electrical goods such as turbines, and a view of the BBC factory at Baden. Quantity: 11 b&w original photographic print(s). 91 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 19 colour photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 14 Jul 1917

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/2-012874-G

Description: New Zealand commander accepts a floral bouquet from a French girl during the national day celebrations in Hazebrouck, France. At left stands a French general and on the right the local mayor? Photograph taken 14 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-091 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - H174 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: during World War 1

From: Willis, Ida Grace, 1881-1968 :Photographs of NZEF in Samoa and Belgium

Reference: 1/2-148833-F

Description: Group portrait taken at the New Zealand Stationary Hospital at Hazebrouck, France, during World War 1. Shows nurses, and soldiers, in uniform. Front row: unidentified, unidentified, unidentified, Captain D Isaacs, J Gilmore, unidentified, Matron Price, Colonel O'Neil, Captain W F Willis, unidentified, B Smith, unidentified, Shaw, unidentified, Captain W Gray. Other persons unidentified. Photographer unidentified. Inscriptions: Original caption in album reads: "New Zealand Stationary Hospital, Hazebrouck. Col O'Neil Dr Willis Capt W Gray Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 14 Jul 1917

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/2-013378-G

Description: A French general inspects French veteran soldiers (in civilian clothing) taking part in the Fete National celebrations held in Hazebrouck, France during World War I. The general is accompanied by an Archbishop?. Other military officers follow. Photograph taken 14 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H790 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: 14 Jul 1917

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/2-013376-G

Description: A general view looking over the town square of New Zealand troops marching past at the official celebrations for the Fete National, Hazebrouck. Officials and guests stand on the steps of the town hall? On the left stand nurses from the NZ Stationary Hospital. In the foreground, French soldiers stand at attention. Photograph taken 14 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - H788 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: 14 Jul 1917

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/2-013379-G

Description: General Birdwood (second from left) chatting with New Zealand army officers at Hazebrouck, France, during World War I. Photograph taken 14 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - H791 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: 14 Jul 1917

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/2-013381-G

Description: A general view looking across the town square of New Zealand troops marching past at the official celebrations for the Fete National, Hazebrouck. Officials and guests stand on the steps of the town hall? On the left stand nurses from the NZ Stationary Hospital. In the foreground, French soldiers stand at attention. Photograph taken 14 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - H793 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: 14 Jul 1917

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/2-013375-G

Description: A French general inspects a small group of uniformed French veteran soldiers taking part in the Fete National celebrations held in Hazebrouck, France during World War I. Photograph taken 14 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - H787 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: 14 Jul 1917

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/2-013377-G

Description: A general view, over the town square, of French troops marching past at the official celebrations for the Fete National, Hazebrouck. Officials and guests stand on the steps of the town hall? On the left stand nurses from the NZ Stationary Hospital. In the foreground, New Zealand soldiers are marching. Photograph taken 14 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - H789 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: 14 Jul 1917

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/2-013374-G

Description: French, British and New Zealand officers take the salute at the Fete National celebrations in Hazebrouck during World War I. To the left stand nurses from the New Zealand Stationary Hospital, including its matron Fanny Price (on right next to saluting officer). Photograph taken 14 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H0786 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: 14 Jul 1917

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/2-012873-G

Description: A French general inspects New Zealand troops taking part in the official celebrations for the Fete National, Hazebrouck during World War I. Photograph taken 14 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-091 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - H173 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: 12 Dec 1916 - 7 Jul 1917

From: Gray, Randolph Norman, 1891-1936: Papers relating to World War One

Reference: MSX-9372

Description: Letter book by Gray describes time stationed at Estaires, France, including a visit to Paris, a period of leave spent sightseeing in London, Bath, Glasgow and Edinburgh, followed by return to duty in France stationed at Steenwerck, before being selected for officer training at Sling Camp in England. On completion of initial training Gray receives his officer's commission and is posted to the Canterbury Regiment. Letter book closes with a description of time spent on leave in London. Includes accounts of two ceremonies for the investiture and presentation of war medals, including one by King George V. Gray, in his retrospective entry dated 12 December 1916, describes the nine weeks stationed at Estaires, France, where he is given responsibility for the baths, writing 'It has been a period of almost daily laziness - certainly of mighty little to do, & all day to do it in. The little town of Estaires is quiet and very very slow, & the atmosphere has increased the general spirit of do-nothing.' (page 1). Describes various military and social events, including dinner and presentation ceremony for medals awarded to Gray and members of his unit, including four for Gallipoli and five for the Somme. Gray describes the procedure as follows, 'We were lined up in front of the Gen[eral], and as our names were called, stepped up, saluted, & while the little ac[count] of what we had done was being bawled out by a Lieut[enant]-Col[onel], Alec [Sir Alexander Godley (1867-1957)] was pinning on the riband and saying nice things in an undertone [...] he said he had heard about me, & so on - shook hands, saluted, & the thing was over' (page 3). Gray describes visit to Merville on 26 November 1916. Departure from baths at Estaires on 14 December 1916. Records his promotion to full Sergeant and feels this is as far as he will go (page 8). Based on his French language skills, Gray is ordered to visit Paris on 19 December 1916 and describes journey by motor vehicle via Doullens and Amiens, where the journey is interrupted for the night. Travelling on via Breteuil, Clermont and Creil, Chantilly, - the French racecourse was the place for an hour of rest, before journey is concluded through Ecouen, and Saint-Denis, reaching Paris at 3 pm on 20 December 1916. Describing the sightseeing in Paris, Gray writes 'Visited the tubes, & several of the main boulevards. The girls are simply lovely. The fashions are not at all unsightly. Nearly everybody is in black, & neatness seems to be the first essential. We stayed at the Hotel Brittania & found things very comfortable there.' (pages 14). This is followed by a day of sightseeing in Paris, including Notre Dame, Invalides, Luxembourg Gardens, Eiffel Tower, two exhibition palaces, Palais de Justice, and the Louvre. Gray notes, 'The drive down the Champs Elysees and round the Arc de Triomphe was magnificent. I think the latter was the finest thing I saw.' (page 15). In the evening he attends a performance of the opera La Tosca at the Opera-Comique, noting 'Of course we never can get anything like this in N.Z. [...] The orchestra number 80 & the music itself was worth coming 16,000 miles to hear.' (page 16). Following the visit to Paris, there is a gap in the letter book, with the period of leave from 9 January 1917 spent in England given in the form of a retrospective account beginning with an entry dated 4 February 1917. Describes departure from camp by car to Steenwerck, and from there by train to Calais, across the English Channel by paddle steamer, and by train to London. Gray delights in the freedom of being on leave in London, when he writes, 'The sense of freedom from army restraint is a thing you can never comprehend until you have been under the yoke, & are set free, even for a day. I had forgotten about the war.' (page 23). Describes train journey to Bath, seeing the baths and the abbey. Back in London he records visit to Temple Church and Middle Temple Hall. From there on to Fleet Street, St Pauls, the Embankment and Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park and the Tower of London. This is followed by a train journey on the Flying Scotsman to Glasgow, Scotland, sightseeing in Glasgow, followed by a train journey to Edinburgh, sightseeing, and then back to London. Gray spends five days in hospital, and on his release attends concert at Albert Hall and went shopping in Regent Street, Bond Street, Oxford Street, and at Harrods Department Store. On Sunday, 28 January, departs from Victoria Station for the return to Flanders, France, with a break in the journey of four days spent at a British military camp at Boulogne, before finally returning from leave after 21 days of absence. This is followed by a relocation to Steenwerck, from where he also visits Hazebrouck. Gray is then selected for officer training, heading back to London, where after a few days leave he departs from Waterloo Station on 25 April 1917, heading for Sling Camp, on the Salisbury Plains. On 1st May Gray is presented with his second war medal by King George V, in the presence of the New Zealand High Commissioner, Sir Thomas Mackenzie, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, William Massey, and Sir Ian Hamilton. Gray observes that 'The king was very unconventional, absolutely no side or swank whatever. He said to me "I must congratulate you on your work" & just as I was moving away, "And I'm glad to see you will soon be an officer".' (page 78-79). Gray, after initially failing two of his practical exams, passes on re-examination, and receives his officer's commission on 2 June 1917, and is posted to the Canterbury Regiment. Describes visit to Salisbury Cathedral and further period of leave spent in London. Letter book closes with description of experience of being in London during an air raid and afterwards inspecting the damage in the vicinity of St Paul's Cathedral. Endpapers of letter book feature detailed list of correspondence, with names of correspondents and dates of letters. Publication - Selected letters and diary entry accounts from this collection have been published. See "'The Great Adventure': The letters of Randolph Norman Gray, 3/893", in: Jock Phillips, Nicholas Boyack and E. P. Malone (eds), The great adventure: New Zealand soldiers describe the First World War (Wellington: Allen & Unwin, 1988) pp 69-110. Relationship complexity - Photocopied typescript transcriptions of most of the manuscript texts found in the letter books are held in MS-Papers-4134 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss, letter book, marbled paper covers, 100 numbered leaves of ruled tissue paper, 20 x 13 cm

Date: 15 Mar 1916 - 22 Aug 1916

From: Gray, Randolph Norman, 1891-1936: Papers relating to World War One

Reference: MSX-9370

Description: Letter book by Gray giving an account of military life stationed at a camp at Heliopolis in Egypt, followed by a voyage to France and service on the Western Front. Describes period from when Gray is on duty as a wagon orderly in Egypt, to his embarkation on the Cunard Line R.M.S. 'Ascania' at Alexandria on 6 April 1916 headed for Marseille in France. The account continues with time spent in France serving as an orderly and stretcher bearer, including detailed first-hand accounts of action on the front. The writer describes troop movements and provides details of medical facilities, the role of the field ambulances, evacuations and medical aid provided to casualties. Some reference is made to the relationship between New Zealand and Australian divisions. Includes details of his movements and experiences in the French localities of Hazebrouck, Morbecque, Steenwerck and the three months at Armentieres, where he is briefly admitted to hospital. Publication - Selected letters and diary entry accounts from this collection have been published. See "'The Great Adventure': The letters of Randolph Norman Gray, 3/893", in: Jock Phillips, Nicholas Boyack and E. P. Malone (eds), The great adventure: New Zealand soldiers describe the First World War (Wellington: Allen & Unwin, 1988) pp 69-110. Relationship complexity - Photocopied typescript transcriptions of most of the manuscript texts found in the letter books are held in MS-Papers-4134 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss, letter book, 100 numbered leaves, ruled tissue paper, marbled paper cover, 20.5 x 13 cm

Date: 26 Jun 1917 - 14 Jul 1917 - 17 July 1917

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/1-002026-G

Description: Photograph of four photographic prints depicting World War I scenes. Comprises: - Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, accompanied by General Godley, arriving at the square for a troop inspection in the Market Square, Bailleul, northern France. Photograph taken 26 June 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. - Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, accompanied by General Godley (right), inspecting the many weapons captured by New Zealand troops at the Battle of Messines. The trophies including machine guns and pieces of artillery are displayed in the Bailleul town square. Photograph taken 26 June 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. - A soldier turning the wheel of a large grindstone while another sharpens an axe blade as part of the forestry work undertaken by New Zealanders away from the Western Front. Photograph taken 17 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. - New Zealand commander accepting a floral bouquet from a French girl during the national day celebrations in Hazebrouck, France. At left stands a French general and on the right the local mayor? Photograph taken 14 July 1917 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-091 Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: August 1916 - September 1917

By: Grey, Elsie Prudentia, 1887-1949; Simmons, Monica Rose, active 2022; New Zealand Stationary Hospital (Wisques, France)

Reference: MSX-10096

Description: Handwritten diary kept by New Zealand Army nurse Elise Grey between August 1916 to September 1917. The narrative details Grey traveling from to New Zealand to England via the Panama Canal onboard the ‘Rotorua’ and the activities that occurred en route, sightseeing and shopping in and around London whilst awaiting stationing in France, describing the working conditions at the Military Hospitals and the battlefields of France and then returning back to England. Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Children’s writing added later by Marion and David Grey, Elsie's niece and nephew. Elsie Grey was the great aunt of the donor. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph in ink and pencil, in printed volume , 26.2cm x 20cm x 1.5cm Processing information: The diary received conservation treatment to replace the cover and binding, which had deteriorated beyond repair. The spine and other fragments have been stored inside the box.