Aeronautical radio stations
[Greeting card]. Season's greetings from ZLP (Naval) [and] ZLW (Commercial) wireless st...
Date: 1940 - 1945
From: [Ephemera of octavo size, sales catalogues and pamphlets related to radio and radio equipment, transmission, radio stations and radio clubs in New Zealand]
By: A Gyles & Sons Ltd
Reference: Eph-A-RADIO-1943-01
Description: Greetings card, probably issued during the Second World War. Shows a radio transmission mast at the left. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on card folded to 90 x 115 mm.
New Zealand photographs, mainly depicting Jackson Bay
Date: [ca 1939-1945]
From: Meikle, John Edward, 1914-1994: Papers and photographs
By: Lysons, Markham Carthew, 1907-1944
Reference: PAColl-10550-2
Description: Photographic prints of Jackson Bay, New Zealand, taken by John Meikle and Markham Carthew Lysons, mostly undated, but featuring some documented events dated in the year 1939. Some prints stamped verso "Printed by Douglas Cox Ltd. Christchurch". Comprises three groups, a series of 27 large half-plate photographic prints, and two groups of small prints, one loose and the other mounted on 22 pages with captions. - Photographs documenting the construction of Jackson Bay wharf and scenery in the surrounding areas, including alpine views and a portrait of a penguin. - Photographs portraying the camp township at Jackson Bay, Lake Ellery, the YMCA Recreation Hall at Jackson Bay, post office, aircraft on the beach, construction of highway, "Sports at Okuru", and various vessels including 'Gael', 'Waihao' lighthouse steamer 'Matai', the Arawata River bridge under construction, Smoothwater River and Waiatoto River, also erection of masts at Air Radio Station. Also portrays staff working at Nolan Bros whitebait processing factory. - Photographs of ships, barges, and wharf construction at Jackson Bay, and scenic landscapes. Named individuals portrayed include "Mr & Mrs E J McEachen", Mrs McEachen is noted for editing 'The Jacksons Bay Chronicle', and the resident engineer in charge of public works at Jackson Bay "Mr J B Jackson", with another captioned "Mrs Jackson enjoying afternoon tea in the pretty garden of flowers and bush surrounding her home". Photographs by Lysons are stamped verso as either "M. C. Lysons | Franz Josef Glacier | N.Z. | Copyright" or "M. C. Lysons | Waiho Gorge | N.Z.". Quantity: 97 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints.
Looking up aerial transmitter mast, Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick, Auckland
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03640-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
Noticeboard to entrance of Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick, Auckland
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03619-F
Description: Noticeboard reads 'Dominion Of New Zealand, Post And Telegraph Department, Radio Receiving Station, From This Station Are Conducted Civil Aviation And Post Office Radio-Telegraph And Radio-Telephone Services To Shipping Aircraft And Overseas Stations, The Public Is Not Admitted To The Transmitting And Receiving Station Buildings Except With The Permission Of The Superintendent Of The Station.' Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
Exterior view of extension of the Transmission House, Musick Point Air Radio Station, H...
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03634-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
R D Goodman, listening to transmissions through headphones, Musick Point Air Radio Stat...
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03625-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
R D Goodman, listening to transmissions through headphones, Musick Point Air Radio Stat...
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03627-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick, Auckland
Date: 30 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03564-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches
N Grewell-Cooke, testing a receiving set of transmission instruments, Musick Point Air ...
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03632-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
Maori History plaque, this usually sits in the main hall of the Musick Point Air Radio ...
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03624-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
Interior view of the Transmission House, Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick, Auckla...
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03616-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
B V Richards, checking transmission instruments, Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick...
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03626-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick, Auckland
Date: Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03567-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Musick Point with radio station building and masts, looking to Karaka Bay and Glendowie...
Date: 20 Mar 1956
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-40762-G
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: ½ plate Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick, Auckland, includes Rangitoto Island in the dist...
Date: 22 Mar 1956
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-41104-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
Group portrait of Tasman Empire Airways Limited staff, including G N Roberts, Musick Po...
Date: 6 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03621-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
Side view of Administration building, Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick, Auckland
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03638-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick, Auckland
Date: Mar 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-02383-F
Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 1/2 plate
Memorial tablet in main hall, Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick, Auckland
Date: 29 Aug 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03637-F
Description: Tablet reads 'This Tablet Erected By The Government Of New Zealand Commemorates The Samoan Clipper Lost With Her Crew, January 11th 1938, Captain Edwin Musick, Captain C Sellers, P S Brunk, F J Maclean, T D Finley, J W Stickrod, J A Brooks, "Now Ye Are Starry Names Behind The Sun Ye Climb To Light The Glooms Of Time With Deathless Flames". Rob Bridges. Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate
High Frequency Direction Finder hut, Awarua Radio ZLB, Southland
Date: 29 August 1946
From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs
Reference: WA-03618-F
Description: Photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, ¼ plate Processing information: Title changed 15 November 2023 following information from a researcher. Previous title: Transmission House, Musick Point Air Radio Station, Howick, Auckland.