Private in the 9th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry, NZEF. Corresponded with Louisa Williamson Inkster during the First World War.
Spilman, Frank Shirley, 1881-1980
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Hall, Lance, 1899-1985 : Papers relating to the Methodist Church in Lower Hutt
Date: 1906, 1939
By: Hall, Lance, 1899-1985
Reference: MS-Papers-4284
Description: The papers comprise a letter from Joseph Hall to F S Spilman, outlining the history of the Methodist Sunday School in Lower Hutt, annotated, probably in Hall's hand (24 Dec 1906); also sketch of the first Wesleyan chapel in the Hutt valley, based on a description given in Joseph Hall's letter; and a plan showing the location of the chapel, both drawn by Hall (1939) Publication - Sketch and plan reproduced in `On Our Way. Lower Hutt: Laings Road Methodist Church' 1989 p12. Source of title - Supplied title Joseph Hall spent 20 years as a teacher at the Methodist Sunday School, Lower Hutt. His grandson, Lance, wrote on Lower Hutt history. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and mss Sketch and plan
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Inkster family : Postcards from James Jack
Date: 1914-1920
By: Inkster family
Reference: MS-Papers-7413
Description: Eleven postcards sent by James Jack to Louisa Inkster and Lawrence Inkster, during World War One; one postcard from Bob to Louise Inkster and another from F S Spilman; also seven unused World War One postcards and one of HMS `Renown', Wellington Harbour, in 1920 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss and printed matter; embroidery Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs J Staffan, Wellington, May 2002 Two of the postcards are photographs of James Jack; some have cartoon illustrations; others show various European locations; and two have embroidery features with messages, one `A souvenir de France', the other, `A Happy New Year'
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Hotel Majestic, Paraparaumu Beach, showing the tennis court being prepared
Date: Between 1923 and 1928
From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand
By: Spilman, Frank Shirley, 1881-1980
Reference: Pan-1541-F
Description: Panoramic view across sand dunes covered with toetoe, looking up towards the Hotel Majestic on a knoll. This building, with a deep verandah all around, contained the dining room and kitchens, while another building, visible below on the right, contained the accomodation. Hotel built and run by Frank Shirley Spilman. Tennis courts under construction below the hotel on the left. A man, identified as the owner Frank Spilman, is seated on the rail of a small footbridge below the tennis courts. Beach and sea on the right, hills in the background on the left. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Source of descriptive information - Identification of man seated in the image from a family member. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - "Hotel Majestic" Paraparaumu Beach showing Tennis Court being prepared Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic cellulose triacetate negative 19.7 x 93.4 cm