New Zealand. Parliament. House of Representatives

Date: 31 Jan, 10 Feb 1930

By: New Zealand. Parliament. House of Representatives

Reference: MS-Papers-11860

Description: Two notices issued by the Governor Stephen Shepherd Allen on 31 Jan 1930 and 10 Feb 1930, regarding court decisions relating to the Mau uprising in Samoa. Both notices are titled 'Ia Samoa Uma' and stamped with the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom. Source of title - Supplied by Library The National Organisation of Western Samoa (Mau) was a movement for Samoan independence from colonial rule during the early 1900s. They opposed the paternalism of the New Zealand administration of the islands. The Mau uprising occurred on 28 December 1929, on the streets of Apia, when the New Zealand military police fired on a procession who were attempting to prevent the arrest of one of their members. The day became known as Black Saturday. Up to 11 Samoans were killed, including Mau leader and high chief Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III, with many others wounded. One New Zealand constable was killed by protestors. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed material Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Mowbray International Stamp Auction, Wellington, Oct 2014

Date: Mar-Apr 2003 - 20 Mar 2003 - 30 Apr 2003

Reference: OHColl-0752

Description: Three interviews undertaken by John Martin as research towards his book 'The House: New Zealand's House of Representatives, 1854-2004' published in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary of Parliament. The interviewees are Bert Bailey, George Gair and Bob Tizard Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Publication - Martin, John 'The House: New Zealand's House of Representatives, 1854-2004' Palmerston North: Dunmore Press, 2004 Source of title - Title supplied by Library Interviewer(s) - John Martin Quantity: 9 C60 cassette(s). 3 printed abstract(s). 3 interview(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Wellington, 2004 Search dates: 1945 - 1990

Date: Feb 1924

By: Muir and MacKinlay (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-D-0748

Description: Group portrait of the Members of the House of Representatives, New Zealand military personnel and members of the visiting Japanese Training Squadron. The group taken on the steps of parliament House after the Government's luncheon to Vice-Admiral Saito and his principal officers, Captain Mitsumasa Yonai (Iwate), Captain Wataru Ugawa (Yakumo), and Captain Sueki Yonemura (Asama). The Vice-Admiral is sitting in the front row between the Rt Hon W F Massey (Prime Minister) and Hon Sir W E Carncross (Speaker of the Legislative Council). Sir Joseph Ward is sitting next to Sir Francis Bell. Others in the front row are Hon R F Bollard, Hon W Nosworthy, Hon C E Statham, T M Wilford, Commodore Beal, Hon Sir Heaton Rhodes. The photograph was published (along with others taken during the visit) in the New Zealand Free Lance, 13 Feb 1924 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Muir & MacKinlay Photo 1924 The Imperial Japanese Navy sent its new cadets on long training voyages each year from 1872. 23 voyages were made to Australasia and 13 went as far as New Zealand. Visits were made between 1882-1886, 1902-1916, and 1924, 1926, 1928, 1932 and 1935. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 355 x 495 mm with mount 490 x 630 mm

Date: 1954

Reference: PAColl-6954

Description: Views of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's tour of New Zealand in January 1954, mostly in the Wellington Region. Many show spectators waiting, the Queen driving past, and the address at Athletic Park. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-059462 to 059479 and 059510 to 059553 Quantity: 61 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film ¼ plate negatives

Date: 31 August 1982

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Jordan, Gail, active 1982

Reference: EP/1982/2963-F

Description: Members of the Samoan community in the legislative chamber of Parliament for the proceedings on the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Bill. Wellington City Councillor Tala Cleverley is in the front row at left. Photograph taken 31 August 1982 by Evening Post staff photographer Gail Jordan. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1860

From: Ferguson, William D (Mrs) :Photographs of the unveiling of the William Sefton Moorhouse statue at the Botanical Gardens in Christchurch, and a montage of the House of Representatives in 1860

By: Crombie, John Nicol, 1827-1878

Reference: PAColl-D-0217

Description: Photographic montage taken by John Nicol Crombie of all forty members of the House of Representatives in 1860 with the list of names beneath and a photograph of Government House, Auckland above. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) composite.

Date: 1887

By: Evening press (Wellington, N.Z.); Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: B-033-014-a

Description: Depicts Sir Julius Vogel after the fall of his government. He is shown in the Chamber in Parliament, late at night, reaching out sadly towards a bust of Pallas Athene. The bust is surmounted by a raven, marked 'Vox populi'. Accompanied by four verses, each one ending 'Quoth the raven "Nevermore" The verses are signed H B B Published as supplement to Evening press, 1 June 1887 Another copy at B-033-014; another at B-033-014-b Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 350 x 445 mm Provenance: Purchase; K A Webster collection, London, 1970

Date: 23 Oct 1931-26 Apr 1932

By: Hunter, David, active 1900-1932

Reference: MS-Group-1191

Description: Journal kept by Hunter while travelling from England to New Zealand on the `Rangitata' and his return to England on the `Makura' to Australia and the Orsova' from Sydney from 23 Oct 1931 to 26 Apr 1932. He travelled with Ena Hunter. He describes their preparations, embarkation at Southampton, the other passengers, food (including menus), sea sickness, entertainments, the comforts and otherwise of the ship, his cabin, their passage through the Panama Canal and Armstice Day. They disembarked at Wellington 24 Nov 1931, and left for Australia on the `Makura' 7 Mar 1932, and for England on the `Orsova' from Sydney, 13 Mar 1932. In New Zealand Hunter spent time in Wellington, visiting the Alexander Turnbull Library, describing the work of the League of Nations Union in Wellington, visits Christchurch, the West Coast and Nelson where he spent some time, Wanganui, the Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Auckland and back through Taranaki where he climbed Mt Egmont; he visited farms and factories, observed the opening of Parliament (24 Feb 1932) and visited the Gear Freezing and Meat Preservation Company. He attended many church services in various churches including the Congregational, Church of Christ and Presbyterian churches. Folowing his and Ena's departure for Sydney he describes the new Sydney harbour bridge, their visit to Tasmania and the House of Commons in Hobart, visiting to Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Colombo, the Suez Canal, Naples and Gibraltar, and an ANZAC commemoration service he declined to attend. The journal is illustrated and includes a water colour of the `Rangitata', newspaper clippings of portraits of various New Zealanders; and a copy of a letter from the Turnbull to the donor (1986). Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 1 microfilm reel(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and microfilm

Date: 1887

By: Evening press (Wellington, N.Z.); Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: B-033-014

Description: Depicts Sir Julius Vogel after the fall of his government. He is shown in the Chamber in Parliament, late at night, reaching out sadly towards a bust of Pallas Athene. The bust is surmounted by a raven, marked Vox populi. Accompanied by four verses, each one ending 'Quoth the raven, "Nevermore". The verses are signed H B B Published as supplement to Evening press, 1 June 1887 Another copy at B-033-014-a; another at B-033-014-b Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 350 x 445 mm

Date: 1911

By: Wanganui chronicle (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-E-POLITICS-1911-02

Description: Shows portrait of leaders and members of Parliament, with central portraits of the Speaker Hon A R Guinness and leaders Joseph Ward and William Massey, with a photograph of a greeting party at a Maori marae, between them. Seventy-seven other smaller portraits are shown. The portraits are interspersed with advertisements for the South British Insurance Company Ltd, Munning's celebrated jams, Thomas Brown Ltd (Christchurch coal merchants), and many other Christchurch and Wanganui businesses. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on wall chart. Physical Description: Offset print, 890 x 572 mm.

Date: 28 April 1982

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1982/1275-F

Description: Women Members of Parliament meeting with the Speaker of the House, Sir John Harrison, to discuss the re-siting of a plaque presented by the national Council of Women to commemorate the granting of the franchise to women. Photograph taken 28 April 1982 by an Evening Post staff photographer. The group comprises (from left): Mary Batchelor, Ann Hercus, Marilyn Waring (foreground), Ruth Richardson (obscured), Helen Clark (background) and Margaret Shields. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 20 Oct 1995

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Simcox, Craig, active 1983

Reference: EP/1995/4228a-F

Description: The Maori Queen, Dame Te Atairangikaahu, and her husband Whatumoana Paki, in the public gallery of Parliament, Wellington, to witness the enactment of the Waikato Tainui land settlement. Photographs taken 20 October 1995 by Evening Post staff photographerCraiig Simcox. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strips with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm

Date: 1860

By: Andrew, Stanley Polkinghorne, 1878-1964; Crombie, John Nicol, 1827-1878

Reference: PAColl-D-0820

Description: Montage of portraits of the members of the House of Representatives. At the top is a view of Government house and grounds, Auckland. Names of those in the photograph added to the Name Field. Almost identical as PAColl-D-0821 except for the portrait of one member which is different. James Macandrew's portrait has not been included. Similar but not identical portraits on the montage at 1/1-003163-G, PAColl-6780, PAColl-0028. Edward Jollie previously identified as Francis Jollie, but Francis Jollie was not elected until 1861. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - Title Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 745 x 610 mm with linen backing

Date: 1897

From: [Ephemera, pamphlets about politics and cards promoting political candidates in elections. 1850-1890s].

By: Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-1897-01

Description: List of addresses of politicians, most of whom lived in Thorndon. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 105 x 87 mm.

Date: 20 October 1995

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Simcox, Craig, active 1983

Reference: EP/1995/4228-F

Description: Ngahinaturae Te Uira (foreground) and other members of the Waikato Tainui iwi, in the public gallery of Parliament to witness the enactment of the Waikato Tainui land settlement, photographed on 20 October 1995, by Evening Post staff photographer Craig Simcox. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm

Date: [Circa 1880s]

From: Blundell, John Barraud, 1904-1975 : Photograph albums

By: Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm)

Reference: PA1-o-043

Description: Album chiefly containing views of the North Island of New Zealand, many taken by professional photographers Wrigglesworth and Binns. Images include one of a cricket match between an English team and the Wellington team, March 23-24 1888, at the Basin Reserve, showing spectators in the foreground, the players on the field, and buildings on the hill behind. There are a number of views of the Whanganui River, including a cave, a canoe with 5 men poling through rapids, a view of the river from Hiruharama, and a waterfall. At the end of the album there are images of Port Said, Malabar, and two newspaper photographs, one of Mrs J Milbourne (nee Maud Beatty, a member of the Pollard Opera Company), and William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp, governor of New South Wales 1899-1900. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cover 245 x 315 mm

Date: ca 11 Apr 1989

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

By: Nicholson, John, active 1997

Reference: EP/1989/1300-F

Description: Winston Peters at his seat in the House of Representatives, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. One image includes other parliamentary members. Photographs taken circa 11 April 1989 by Evening Post staff photographer John Nicholson. Quantity: 5 b&w original negative(s) strip with 15 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negatives, 35mm

Date: 1880-1889

By: F Bradley & Company; Mundy, Daniel Louis, 1826-1881; Deveril, Herbert, 1840-1911

Reference: PA1-o-497

Description: Album of photographs compiled ca 1880s, from print published by F Bradley & Co, of Christchurch. Comprises views of Shag Rock, Timaru, Christchurch, Bealey, Greymouth, Oamaru, Rangitata River bridge, Dunedin, Taupo, Waimakariri River bridge, Governor's Bay, Kaiapoi, Arthur's Pass, Kawau Island, Cheviot, Akaroa Harbour, Alfred Falls, the Pink Terrace, White Island, Otira Gorge, Pigeon Bay, gold mining at Thames, Nelson, Heathcote River, the cable car across the Taramakau River, Sumner, and Tamatekapua meeting house at Ohinemutu. Also included are carte de visite portraits of Maori. Among the photographers whose work is shown are Herbert Deveril and Daniel Louis Mundy. Each photograph has a printed inscription attached on the back of the page. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover; 25 x 32 cm

Date: 1860

By: Crombie, John Nicol, 1827-1878

Reference: PAColl-6780

Description: Montage of portraits created by John Nicol Crombie depicting members of the New Zealand House of Representatives, the Sergeant-at-Arms, and the Clerk of the House, during the Second Parliament, 1860. Government House, Auckland, is at the top. From left to right, bottom row: E Mayne (Sergeant at arms), J Macandrew, H Sewell, J P Taylor, F E Campbell(Clerk). 2nd row from bottom: J J Symonds, T Heale, T M Haultain, R Graham. 3rd row from bottom: J F Kelling, H E Curtis, C Ward, J C Richmond, T King. 4th row from bottom: D Monro, C H Brown, W S Moorhouse, E Jollie, I T Cookson, T B Gillies. 5th row from bottom: T H Fitzgerald, J Farmer, F D Bell, C Clifford (Speaker), A Domett, W C Daldy, A Clark. 6th row from bottom: J Williamson, A de Bathe Brandon, T Henderson, J L Campbell, T S Forsaith, H Carleton. 7th row from bottom: W Fitzherbert, C R Carter, F A Weld, E Stafford (Premier), C W Richmond, A Renall, W B Rhodes. Left of Government House: I E Featherston. Right of Government House: W Fox. This is a copy, by (John Nicol Crombie?), of a montage of photographic portraits. Portraits and the montage made by John Nicol Crombie. Relationship complexity - Identical image at 1/1-003859. Similar images, minus portraits of J Macandrew and J P Taylor, at 1/1-003163 and PA7-07-29. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1954

From: Sheat, William Alfred, 1899-1982 (collector) :[Ephemera relating to the Royal tour of 1953-1954]

Reference: Eph-B-ROYAL-Sheat-1954-2

Description: Includes: 10.30 am: Children's Function. Athletic Park Wellington, 12 January 1954. Invitation to Mr and Mrs W A Sheat; 4 tickets (2 in Block D, two in Block E) with covering typescript letter; ticket for Scots College pupil J Sheat; newsletter to parents about the function from Scots College dated 11 December 1953 2 pm: Wellington City Royal tour. Ceremonial routes - opening of Parliament by Her Majesty the Queen, Tuesday Jan 12th 1954. (Route map) 2.30pm: Opening of the Fourth session of the 30th Parliament of the General Assembly of New Zealand. 12 January 1954. Circular memorandum for members of the House (Typescript); and Memorandum for Members of Parliament dated 23 December 1953. Arrangments in connection with the Opening of Parliament by Her majesty the Queen Tuesday 12 January 1954 and Presentation of address in reply, Wednesday 13 January 1954. Booklet Opening of the Fourth session of the 30th Parliament of the General Assembly of New Zealand. 12 January 1954. Invitation card to Mrs W A Sheat; perforated form for declining the invitation; ticket to the Council Chamber for Mrs W A Sheat; member's car parking ticket; green ticket instructions for the Lounge; admittance to Bowen Street car park 4.30 pm: Afternoon tea reception. Council Chamber, Parliament House, 12 January 1954 at 4 pm. Invitation to Mr and Mrs Sheat 9 pm: Investiture by Her Majesty the Queen. Town Hall Wellnigton, 12 January 1954, at 9 pm. Ticket for Mr and Mrs W A Sheat Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, letterpress, sizes varying up to 345 mm.