Oak

Date: 1913

By: Navy League of New Zealand. Otago Branch

Reference: Eph-A-NAVY-LEAGUE-1913-01

Description: The front cover shows a portrait of the battleship HMS "New Zealand" in an oval inset, flanked by the New Zealand and British flags, English oak sprigs and New Zealand native berries and leaves. The back cover shows a Union Jack, with inspirational text. Inside are facts about the ship, figures to remember, and an invitation to join the Navy League in order to preserve the British Empire which stands for freedom, justice and righteousness. The battleship "New Zealand" was given to Britain by the New Zealand Government. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph printed on folded card, 160 x 103 mm. Provenance: Purchased at Plumbly's auction, 1 December 2005, part of lot 244.

Date: 1939

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-10306-G

Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 1919

By: Ferguson and Osborn Ltd

Reference: Eph-D-ASSOCIATION-Druids-1919-01

Description: Shows a group portrait of Druids in ancient Britain, the central figure holding a scythe and wreath, and two members playing harps, in front of monolithic stones, possibly part of the Stonehenge complex. Borders are in oak leaves, and the lower half is an arrangement of text with signature and date. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Lithograph, on sheet 558 x 439 mm.

Date: 2007

From: New Zealand Century Farm and Station Program :New Zealand Century Farm and Station Award applications

Reference: MS-Papers-9137-26

Description: The papers consist of: Application form submitted by Graeme Dawson accompanied by a comprehensive assortment of supporting land documents; printed material relating to the farm and farm ownership; photographs; maps; family tree. The material has been submitted in a binder which has an index at the front. Original owner was James Gibbs (1809-1892) who arrived in Nelson in 1842 and received a Crown Grant of 500 acres at Wakefield in 1852 having settled on the land in 1847. Lone Oak Farm is owned by his great-grandson Colin Franklin Gibbs in 2007. In 2007 the property was awarded the New Zealand Century Farm and Station award to mark over 100 years of continuous ownership by one family. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 90 pages. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs, maps (some photocopies) Transfers: Digital versions of some or all of these papers are available at MSDL-0406.

Date: 1886

From: Haast family: Collection

By: Wyon, Leonard Charles, 1826-1891

Reference: Curios-005-026

Description: Medal recto shows a profile head of Prince Albert, son of Queen Victoria. The verso shows a wreath of oak leaves, around the words "Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886". Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze medal, 54 mm diameter, housed in brown leather case, lined in blue satin and velvet, 77 x 77 x 17 mm.

Date: 1865

By: Fox, William, 1812-1893

Reference: WC-115

Description: Shows a large oak tree, a horse and people, including two children Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil, watercolour & Chinese white 350 x 244 mm

Date: 1961

From: Brenkley, Hannah Eliza Jane, 1882-1973 :Old homes & sheds, farms made by pioneers in Norsewood. [1950s-1964].

Reference: E-029-q-113

Description: Shows a large oak tree with its lower branches removed. At the roadside nearby there is a low stone wall and a concrete plinth with an inscription on it. Fields can be seen in the distance. Other Titles - Jubilee oak. Norsewood Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Watercolour 245 x 315 mm. Finding Aids: Shelflist available.. Provenance: Donated by Mrs J. Brenkley in 1964.

Date: Between 1959 and 1982

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA12-8855

Description: The first 19 slides are untitled but show mycorrhiza (fungi) on douglas fir roots; the trunk of a "rusty gum", kowhai seeds; bark of several trees including eucalyptus sideroxylon and an oak tree; one jacaranda bloom and jacarnda foliage; hellebore corsicus; hosta leaves; a Judas tree; eucalyptus micocorys; bunya pine tree; twisted maple trunk; Friesian heifers; a eucalyptus maculosa; and wych elm blossom. The last three show the Homestead at Takahe Creek, and a man only identified by Christian name "John" with Rusty the spaniel in the garden. Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm

Date: Between 1958 and 1983

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA12-8850

Description: These slides are entitled "Rozel. Illustrations for journal". They include views of eucalyptus trees, lemon and grapfruit trees, their dog "Wee Dug", their 1951 Austin A40 car, a clematis ("Travellers' Joy") and the house. One picture taken in Cambridge shows an old red pillar box; smoke over a swamp fire in the distance; the Rukuhia Swamp; clouds over Pirongia; Waikato landscape and clouds; a young boy with a prize-winning calf; Horneman's farm at Ohaupo; a group identified only by Christian name ( Percy, Lindley, Joyce and Mr Spencer at Rozel), Gubbins oaks at Rozel, and oak blossom. Quantity: 23 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm

Date: 1843

By: Ramsay, A M M (Mrs), active 1960s?

Reference: Curios-006-008

Description: One four-penny coin, and three 1 1/2 penny coins, all minted in 1843. All show a profile head of Queen Victoria on the obverse. The reverse of the four-penny coin shows Britannia. The reverse of the 1 1/2 penny coin shows a wreath of oak leaves. Three of the 1 1/2 penny coins have had a hole drilled through them, perhaps to string on to a necklace or bracelet. Quantity: 4 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver-coloured coins, diameters 14 mm and 18 mm.

Date: 1844

From: Ashworth, Edward 1814-1896 :Sketchbook [1844]

Reference: E-042-018

Description: A clipping from an illustrated newspaper, showing a path under oak trees, with a couple seated on a bench to the left, and the rocky structure close to the harbour known as Mrs Macquarie's chair Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Woodengraving, 100 x 269 mm

Date: 1863

From: Illustrated London news :Clippings related to New Zealand [ca 1842-1890]

By: Illustrated London news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-106-f-054-2

Description: Engraving showing the procession in Christchurch on the commemmoration day (9 July 1863). Two carts are carrying the commemmoration oak trees up High Street watched by a large crowd. Flags are flying from nearby buildings. The premises of R Fisher and The City Wine Vaults can be seen. Artist/engraver unknown. Extended Title - From: Illustrated London news, Vol 43, 1863, p 356 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 165 x 240 mm

Date: 1844 - 1850

From: Martin, Albin, 1813-1888 :[English landscapes]

Reference: A-160-030

Description: Shows the oak tree in Silton, Devonshire, known as Judge Wyndham's oak because the 17th century judge used to hold his court under it. The oak tree has a thick, gnarled trunk and hardly any leaves. Inscriptions: Verso - The old Judge's oak which the family were so fond of Albin Martin was born in Silton and lived there as a farmer, 1844 to 1851 before coming to New Zealand. The oak is named after Judge Hugh Wyndham who purchased an estate at Silton in 1641. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil & watercolour 195 x 250 mm

Date: 1950 - 1960

Reference: B-023-055/063

Description: Contents: The Cromwell wellingtonias; The Greytown gum; The Archdeacon's sentinels; Tauranga; The Alexandra beech; The Woodside fir; The Rotorua redwood; New Zealand's oldest oak, Waimate North; The Mission Bay pines; Karewa of Kawhai. Quantity: 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: 2-colour photolithographs, sizes vary

Date: 1920 - 1929

From: Rykers, Leslie Bertram Archibald, 1897-1976 :[Original art works for, and print of, advertisements, greeting cards, and illustrations for Auckland Star and Brett's Christmas annuals, mostly 1920s-1930s. Artwork by Neville L and Trevor Rykers, 1940s and 1950s].

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-185-097

Description: Two sizes of a design for a tinned fruit label, green with gilt trim. The central logo shows an oak leaf, and at the left is an arrangement of fruits, including black currants, strawberries, gooseberries, peach, apricot, pear, plums, apple and blackberries. Leslie Rykers is the attributed artist because of the provenance of this material. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithographs, 96 x 300 mm, and 82 x 238 mm, on sheet 215 x 335 mm.

Date: 1940 - 1949

By: Specialty Trading Company

Reference: Eph-A-FURNITURE-1940s-01/06

Description: Includes: 01. Catalogue numbers 55, 60, 65, 70, 75. Fixed steps, folding steps and other stepladders 02. Catalogue numbers 80, 85, 90 and 95. Ironing boards, clothes horeses and drying racks, wooden lid for a copper 03. Catalogue numbers 100, 105, 110 and 115. Garden roller, revolving clothes line (as supplied to state houses), garden seat and letterboxes 04. Catalogue numbers 120, 125, 130 and 135. Wooden towel rolls, kauri and mahogany toilet seats, kitchen chairs and wood gratings (trellis) 05. Catalogue numbers 140, 145, 150 and 155. Plunket folding cot, drop-side cot (oak or rimu), play pen and baby's commode 06. Catalogue numbers 160, 165, 170 and 175. Tea wagon (oak or rimu), plate rack, corner wardrobe and draught screen Quantity: 6 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on fliers 222 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Joyce Megget, Papakura, in 2009.

Date: 1893

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-AUCTION-1893-02

Description: A listing of the objects for sale on the first day of the second portion of an auction sale. auction sale. Includes 263 lots of curios, oak furniture, paintings, engravings and books. Other Titles - Catalogue of curios from all parts of the world, very finely carved oak and other furniture, valuable oil paintings, water colours & engravings, rare and valuable old and modern books and objects of art, formed by E A Worthy, esq. of Christ's College, Christchurch who is leaving for England ... Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on pages of 12-page booklet, each page 220 x 140 mm.

Date: 1962-1968

From: Wellington Regional Planning Authority : Records

Reference: 75-156-321

Description: Papers relating to the history of Wellington; including the old Pilot House at Worser Bay (with photographs); historic oak tree on Plimmer Steps; Old St Paul's; archaeological sites Quantity: 1 folder(s). Pilot House, Worser Bay (6 photographs pasted to sheet)

Date: Between 1960 and 1985

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA12-8851

Description: The first 8 slides are entitled "Rozel. Illustrations for journal". They include "Teddy's oak in bloom", views of their plantation showing kauri, cedars, kowhai, flax, and golden willow. The next 14 slides are entitled "Projects". They include views of a kowhai in the Rozel garden, the fountain and roses in the Te Awamutu Rose Garden; two views of a climbing plant on the wall of the Mormon Temple at Temple View near Hamilton; branches of a cedar of Lebanon; flowers of eucalyptus leucoxylon and eucalyptus ficifolia, and kowhai flowers. Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm

Date: Between 1957 and 1982

From: McWhannell, Rhoda, 1898-1996: Diaries, journals and photographs, particularly relating to forestry, farming and domestic life at Ōhaupō

Reference: PA12-8849

Description: Views of the gardens and trees at Rozel, the forest farm owned by Mac (Frederick Brayshaw McWhannell) and Rhoda McWhannell. They include the entrance, the Rozel nursery, eucalyptus trees, Judas trees in bloom, a royal oak and oak blossom, and pinus radiata bloom. One image shows Fred, Merta and Robert (Frederick McWhannell, Merta and Robert Alford); and another shows three men identified only by their Christian names (Ross, Jock and Cliff). The last ten slides are entitled "Rozel. Illustrations for journal". They include views of the house, poplars, "Wee Dug" their dog, a croquet match played on Anzac Day 1961, sweet oranges, lemons and lemon blossom, Japanese maples, George (?) and a Judas tree. Quantity: 22 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler slides, 35mm