Racetracks (Horse racing)

Date: 1947-1958

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-156

Description: Photographs of race horses and racing personalities, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, between 1947 and 1958. Includes Free Lance files (arranged alphabetically by name of horse): Gallops - Names of horses I-Im, In-Iz, Ja-Je. Quantity: 41 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1977 - 1979

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to horse racing in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-A-HORSE-RACING-1977/1979

Description: Includes: 1977: Castlepoint Racing Club (Inc). Equalisator ticket. Sat., 26th March 1977, Race 8 Onkaparinga Racing Club Inc. Oakbank Racecourse, South Australia. Easter meeting, 9-11 April 1977. $80,000 prizemoney including the $25,000 Daihatsu Great Eastern Steeplechase. Pamphlet showing list of races Rotorua Racing Club. Centennial meeting. Arawa Park Rotorua, 28 May 1977. Official card 1979: Racing and trotting diary, 1979-80 season. With the compliments of Manawatu TV and Sound Service Ltd, Sports Gazette Publishing Co Ltd, Photopress and NZ Racing Form Record Bay of Plenty Racing Club Inc. Tauranga Mid-year meeting, Saturday 23rd June 1979. Pamphlet announcing the Owens Trophy Race, sponsored by R A Owens esq. to be run at the Tauranga Racecourse, 23 June 1979. (2 copies) Feilding Jockey Club (Regd). Centennial jubilee meeting. Second day, Monday 16 April 1979. Official card Manawatu Racing Club. Summer meeting 1979. 1st day. Awapuni Racecourse Palmerston North, 15 December 1979. [Programme] Manawatu Racing Club. Summer meeting 1979. 1st day. Bird cage [orange ticket on string] 1979 New Zealand National 'Ready to Run'. Parade heats. Sunday 7th October 1979, commencing 11.00am at Waikato Racing Clubs Te Rapa Racecourse, Hamilton, NZ. Official programme Quantity: 10 items. Physical Description: Booklets and fliers, sizes varying under 200 mm. Provenance: Purchased and donated from various sources.

Date: [ca 1920s-1950s]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-223

Description: Photographs collected for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, 1920s-1950s. Some are unidentified. Includes: Wreckage of a small aircraft in the Tararua Range (5 photos taken by D F Jones, Tararua Tramping Club), undated; Invercargill wedding group - Sadie Reid Pollock married Lawrence Graham Smillie (with handwritten description), undated; Miller-Luke wedding (bride with her bridesmaid Nancy Luke and flower girl, Sophie van Asch), taken by Lovell-Smith, Hastings, undated; W G Perry (negative of sailor, presumed dead), undated; Miss Cross of Masterton, and young friend Nigel Hawke of New Plymouth, Jun 1949; Spragg (studio portrait of 58 year old soldier wearing military decorations), undated. Model of Australian cruiser H M A S Sydney, part of a naval display for War Saving Day in Martin Place, Sydney, 1940s; floral ship at Tauranga (and handwritten description); Mr & Mrs T L H Gibson, 50th wedding anniversary, Sep 1949 (C E Clarke, photographer, Waimate). Typed list of unidentified photographs; typed list of Winston Churchill related photographs A Jackson of Wellington College and his Guide V Williams on top of Mount Cook, 31 Jan 1929; W Errington Keville (General manager of Shaw Savill & Albion) with wife and daughter, 1949; dismasted yacht Astral being rescued during Wellington to Lyttelton Yacht Race, 1951; officers of Boys Brigade companies at training course held at Trentham, 1950s?; NZ Model Aero Club Dominion Championship at Christchurch, 1952; aerial view of Addington Racetrack; three grandstands at unidentified racetrack showing racegoers. Quantity: 26 b&w original photographic print(s) (also mss and ts material). 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1952

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[39 copies of cartoons from 'Lodge looks at Wellington', Nevile Lodge, 1952]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: H-727-025

Description: Shows six scenes. The first is the railway workshops. The second is a car factory. The third is the soap making factory with bubbles coming out of the chimney. The fourth is the meat works with passers-by holding their noses. The fifth is the rubber factory with workers rolling tyres. The final scene is the Trentham racecourse. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: 2 A4 size photocopies sellotaped together

Date: 1750

From: Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778 :[Etchings from La prima parte di architteture e prospettive (1743), I grotteschi (ca 1747), Le vedute di Roma (1745-1778), I carceri (1760-1761)] / Giovanni Battista Piranesi inven. et incis. [Rome : G B Piranesi, mid-1760s to early 1770s]

By: Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778

Reference: C-091-070

Description: An imaginative reconstruction of the appearance of one of the oval racetracks of ancient Roman times with carved obselisks and colums along its central spine, a sourrounding walkway, other elaborately carved objects in the foreground, buildings on a nearby hill to the right, and a pyramid in the distance. Other Titles - View of one of the ancient circuses (race-tracks) with other monuments surrounding it [translation] Extended Title - From Opere varie di architettura, prospettive, grotteschi, antichita, 1750 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Etching, 132 x 197 mm (platemark) on sheet 292 x 384 mm

Date: 1947-1956

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-152

Description: Photographs of race horses and racing personalities, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, between 1947 and 1956. Includes Free Lance files (arranged alphabetically by name of horse): Gallops - Names of horses Hu, Hy, Lu-Ly, Ma, Me, & Mi. Quantity: 91 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-136-413

Description: Shows a man and a woman standing on the side of a race-track. As the horses race past, the man rips up his ticket in disgust. The woman explains to him that just because the Evening Post sponsored the Wellington Cup he doesn't need to bet on their favourites. Refers to the Evening Post sponsoring the Wellington Cup. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 270 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1930

From: Various photographers :Prints from panorama negatives

By: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948

Reference: PA6-355

Description: Panoramic photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore Arrangement: Original negative housed at P46 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Outsized panorama

Date: ca 1870s

From: Bloch, Theodor Thorlacius, 1844-1935 :Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-4256

Description: The loose prints: two of crowds at racetracks both showing the spectators' stand and one with a race in progress; a wooden church with clergymen in the doorway and what may be a vicarage next to it with three women in the garden; the wharves in Nelson showing a number of sailing ships and the premises of Franzen & Co; the interior of a church probably anglican; the view down Trafalgar Street, Nelson from the church steps; and a portrait of an unidentified freemason. Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s) from Bloch Album 3.

Date: 1955

From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :200 original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1955 to 1962.

Reference: A-309-028

Description: Shows a distinguished man in a bowler hat asking another man, who has baggy, worn clothing on and money bulging out of his pockets, for a #5 note. There are other men in the background who are wearing shorts or trousers and old hats. Refers to the standard of dress at the Ellerslie racecourse. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1965

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-137-553-1

Description: Shows five scenes of Evening Post staff enjoying themselves at the centenary party, in the manner of a horse race. In the first a crowd are enjoying pre-dinner drinks. In the second scene a chef is standing behind the main course of food ready to carve the roast meats. In the third scene a man is returning with his plate for a second helping. In the fourth scene a man and a woman are holding hands singing 'Auld Lang Syne'. In the final scene three people leaving to go home are commenting on how good the party was and how they are sorry to have to leave. Note that ref number on this one is wrong - please correct it in 2012 when collection available - PH Extended Title - A large field got away to a good start - the courses were in grand order - and everyone was under pressure all the way - all finished strongly - but found the going very difficult Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white, letratone and crayon on card, 313 x 476 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: ca 1890

By: Schaef, Arthur Waldemar, 1867-1940

Reference: PA4-0804

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of a group of spectators at the show grounds, Hastings Racecourse, taken by A W Schaef ca. 1890 Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - On Show Grounds Hastings Race Course; Recto - right of image - New Zealand Graphic Series; Recto - left of image - Photograph by A W Schaef Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: [ca 1890s]-1969

From: Bibby, Edward Stuart, 1896-1991: Collection

By: Bachrach, Fabian, active 1950s; Bells Camera House; Deighton, Leslie Howard, -1955; Frank Duncan and Company; Shackelford, Thomas George Sidney, -1946; Sorrell, Charles, 1855-1932

Reference: PAColl-2838-1

Description: Comprises photographs and several photographic postcards relating to the Bibby family, Waipawa and Ongaonga, and E S Bibby's military service, taken between circa 1890s and 1969 by various photographers, many of whom are unidentified. Includes photographs relating to Waipawa and Ongaonga, as follows: Scenes at Waipawa, including horses and carts at Waipawa Railway Station, Waipawa racecourse; scenic views, and views of buildings, including High Street and old hotel, taken 1935, and St Peters Anglican Church, taken circa 1936; Lord Jellicoe opening the Waipawa War Memorial, taken July 1922; Waipawa Volunteer Rifles; Waipawa 111 Company Cadets, taken circa 1915 and featuring some subjects identified verso; Members of the Bibby family at "The Pines" homestead, taken circa 1909; Waipawa District High School rugby team, taken 1912, and Old Boys seven-a-side rugby team, taken 1922, and 1923; St Peters Sunday School, taken 1935, its Diamond Jubilee year; Several photographs relating to Waipawa School and Waipawa District High School, taken between 1918 and 1922; Several photographs relating to the Waipawa Methodist Church, including a group portrait of Church elders, taken between 1917 and 1920, featuring some subjects identified verso, a photograph of the Church jubilee, taken 1945, and the Centennial, taken 1969; View of Ongaonga main street, taken 1913; Ongaonga and Waipawa massed bands, taken 1919; and Ongaonga School, taken circa 1959. Also includes photographs relating to Edward Stuart Bibby's military service, including Bibby and friend, A Glenny, leaving Waipawa for military service, taken 1916; the 23rd Reinforcements sailing from Wellington on 3 April 1917; several photographs of the 23rd Reinforcements at Featherston and Sling Camps, including YMCA Bible study group; and views of Oatlands Hospital and Hornchurch Camp. Also includes photographs taken at Glen Appin between 1925 and 1961, including pastoral scenes, interior of Walkers farmhouse after the Napier Earthquake, taken 1931, and photographs relating to farming. Also includes a formal portrait photograph of the Country Women's Institute Dominion Executive Council; photographs of Napier, dated 1905 to 1908; and a portrait photograph of Basil Bibby. Also includes two items of photographic ephemera; one envelope, annotated likely by E S Bibby, and one printed name list cut from a photograph of the 1916 winners of the Ransom Cup (rugby), possibly belonging with PAColl-2838-1-52. Quantity: 2 item(s) of photographic ephemera. 24 b&w copy photographic print(s). 62 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1910s-1950s]

By: Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-6866

Description: 152 views and portraits. They include: at least 22 of Picton and and the surrounding area showing boating in the harbour, people pic-nicking on the waterfront, people watching a rowing race, a speedboat called Pelorus Jack racing in the Sounds, and ferries coming in to the terminus; 10 images of the geothermal area around Wairakei inlcuding mud pools and geysers; nine images of a Studebaker Commander 6 either parked at scenic views or driving along country roads; eight images of men talking possibly at race meetings; six of the timber industry particularly the building of a timber boom; four aerial views of a liner coming into Auckland harbour; three views of groups of well-dressed men and women wearing what are possibly conference badges in an area decorated with bunting; three similar images of a large group of women photographed at Te Aro School near the Carillon also with conference badges; three general views of Wellington harbour; three images of the Spa Hotel, Taupo; two images of two women in bathing suits; two views of the railway station from The Terrace, Wellington; two views of a girl in Wellington Botanic Gardens; a scene on board the RMS Mononwai with a woman being photographed framed by the life belt; two of Aorangi; one of the ferry Cobar in Wellington Harbour; two of children riding on donkeys; two of the same elderly couple outside their house; two of young men on the boat Starlight; a group of what are probably sheep shearers outside their shed; Aotea Quay, Wellington; the yacht Ilex in Wellington harbour; children playing on swings; a large wooden gothic style house (location unknown); sheep droving; two women on a Bell Bus Company tour; various scenes on board ship including passengers watching an entertainer, a boxing match and a crossing the equator ceremony; a ship's officer climing down a rope ladder on the side of a ship; two of kauri trunks being transported on the Roxen, 1932; and a small child looking at an overturned carved wooden statue. The majority of the remaining images are of unidentified landscapes. Photographer(s) unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-030982, 030983, 030985, 030992 to 030996, 030998, 031005, 031007 to 031010, 031012, 031013, 031016 to 031045, 031049, 031051 to 031059, 031154 to 031192, 031198 to 031203, 031205 to 031217, 031227 to 031248, 031737, 031739, 031740, 092294 to 092305 Quantity: 114 b&w original negative(s) film. 38 b&w original negative(s) glass. Physical Description: Film and glass ¼ plate negatives

Date: 1980

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-723

Description: Spectators are watching the New Zealand Cup horse race at Addington. A horse is sitting in the front row, while behind a woman exclaims that she doesn't know what will happen next, now that a horse is sitting in the front row. The Duke and Duchess of Kent toured New Zealand in November 1980. Extended Title - What will they do next! Last Tuesday it was the Duchess of Kent sitting there - today it's a horse! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 450 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 28 Oct 1929

From: Various photographers :Prints from panorama negatives

Reference: PA6-310

Description: Arrangement: Original negative housed at P3 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1987

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-715

Description: In a night-time scene a jockey is shown sitting on his horse explaining to the horse's irate owners that the reason he rode all over the track was because the moths prevented him from seeing. Refers to the fact that the Avondale Jockey Club experimented with night gallops. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on thin card, 320 x 480 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1980-1983

From: Service Workers Union of Aotearoa : Records

Reference: 96-235-08/1

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1948-1958

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-150

Description: Photographs of race meetings, race horses and racing personalities, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, between 1950 and 1958. Includes: Series of photos re NZ Racing Conference testing for `doping', 1953 (and notes on testing); Melbourne Cup, 1952, 1953 & 1958; Trentham Racecourse doubles indicator (1950) & racecourse engineer L L Saggers; Trentham grandstand (1934); interior of totalisator at Trentham; Ellerslie Racecourse; race meeting at Riccarton; 101st NZ Derby Stakes winner (Sol d'Or); New Zealand Cup (W D Skelton & owners Mr & Mrs F C Pratt of Levin); Wellington Cup held at Trentham, Jan 1956; Grand National Steeplechase, 1958; Australian racing personalities. Quantity: 88 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1987

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[Cartoons on topics of defence, politics, social issues, whimsy, medical issues, pollution, conservationists, trade unions, space exploration, animals, police & crime, Television, farming, sport, war, and transport. 1970-1990s].

Reference: B-145-004

Description: Shows a London racecourse at the end of a race, with a punter with binoculars, wearing top hat and pin-striped trousers, complaining to a sad-looking jockey. The jockey's horse has come last, because it is wearing old-fashioned cloth nappied, whereas the other horses are wearing lighter weight disposable nappies. Refers to a news item from London, about a proposed solution to the problem of horse manure on race-tracks Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, image 250 x 333 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.