Transportation - New Zealand - Auckland Region

Date: 1982

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :One folder of original cartoons published in the Auckland Star 1970s - 1980s.

Reference: A-305-148

Description: Shows two men drinking at a pub, one of them is reading the paper which is all about the developments Auckland city wants to make. The man makes a comment about needing public transport to get to them all. Refers to the inadequate public transport system in Auckland. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - Auckland dreams. Opera house. Sports stadium. Convention centre. $170 million. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, 250 x 150 mm Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1873 - 1972 - 1942

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch; A.P.B.W. (Cartographer), active 1969

Reference: MapColl-832gm/1873-1943(1972)/Acc35847

Description: This hand drawn map includes original data from a map drawn by E. Bradbury & Co. in 1919 of recommended motoring roads and shipping routes of the area from Onehunga northwards to Hauhora. Data added in 1972 relates to branch lines and sections of railways, some proposed. The outline of the map is attributed to A.A. Motor Touring. The railway routes are named, with distances and dates of opening, and appear in list format in panels (i.e. inset) adjacent to the applied areas. Some information is given on motoring routes, their passability in all seasons including distances. A comprehensive reference key is included. Facts are included on North Auckland dated 1919. A.P.B.W. June 1972 is written at bottom of map. Thought to be a New Zealand Railways employee in 1972. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, coloured, scale [1:475 200], 76 x 57 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Sutch, William Ball, 1907-1975. Papers (Exact reference unknown).

Date: 1989

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[18 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in July and August, 1989.]

Reference: A-225-241

Description: Cartoon shows a man wearing an Auckland hat, shooting up in his arm with a hypodermic needle. He smiles over a map. He is addicted to dreaming of new transport schemes for Auckland. Other Titles - August Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on card 183 x 273 mm.

Date: 1 October 1964

From: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George 1902-1992 :[Cartoons drawn for the New Zealand Herald]

Reference: B-100-023

Description: Two men on the stage. Auckland mayor, Dove Meyer-Robinson is seated at a piano singing `Any more fares? Any more fares'. A man in a wheelchair, signing a A.T.B. takeover sings `Our big six-wheeler, lime-green painted Auckland transport-er-Regional Authority diesel engined, 97 horse power ominibus!'. Inscriptions: Recto - above image - Signatures of Donald Swann and Michael Flanders; Recto - beneath image - Best wishes from Des Swann & Ron Wilcox, Takapuna, N.Z. October 1964 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink, 260 x 430 mm on paper 375 x 513 mm

Date: 1956

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

Reference: A-309-092

Description: Shows passengers transferring from one bus to another using a ramp between the two buses. Refers to the effect that the opening of the Auckland harbour bridge will have on the transport system. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1964

By: Conradt, Robert Hugh, active 1964

Reference: qMS-0514

Description: Title continues:`...Traffic and transport - present and future' (Auckland, De Leuw, Cather, 1963?) Source of title - Caption title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (14 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) (34 cm, pamphlet)

Date: Early 1920s and 1966

Reference: PAColl-4309

Description: Photograph of trucks and carts and employees outside the J J Craig Ltd premises at St George's Bay Road in the early 1920s; and a photograph of part of the fleet of trucks taken at a quarry in Marua Road, Ellerslie, Auckland in November 1966. Photographer unidentified. The earlier photograph is captioned: J J Craig Ltd Stables, Sadler, Wheelwright, Smithing and Machinery Departments St George's Bay Road. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1925

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to transport in general in New Zealand. 1901-1949]

By: Arthur Cleave & Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TRANSPORT-1925-01

Description: Booklet containing an Auckland ABC guide showing the means of transport for getting to various destinations throughout New Zealand, cable rates, calendar, diary, holidays, information about money orders, North island main trunk railway timetable and other railway timetables, taxi cab fares, and postal rates (see page 5 for Contents list). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 208 pages, 105 x 70 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath, Auckland, in 2015.

Date: Sep 1997 to Apr 1998

By: Robertson, Ian, active 1995-2005; Robertson, Elayne Gladys, 1935-; Birkenhead Transport Ltd

Reference: OHColl-0436

Description: Elayne and Ian Robertson were commissioned by Birkenhead Transport Ltd to do these interviews as preparation for writing the company history. Interviews with Dave Bowman, Glady Durham, Margaret Fleming, Bob Inwards, Leo Jakich, Neville Jarvis, Mark Jakich, Stephen Matthews and Shirley Tate. Includes a compilation of extracts tape (and documentation) used for presentation by Ian Robertson at 1999 NOHANZ Conference, Palmerston North. Interviewer(s) - Elayne and Ian Robertson Quantity: 38 C60 cassette(s). 12 printed abstract(s). 12 interview(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete.

Date: 1989

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[25 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in September and October, 1989.]

Reference: A-225-258

Description: Cartoon shows a man called Auckland despondently surveying the shattered dream of the Americas Cup on the floor. Behind him, a smiling cherub named "Rapid Transit" taps him on the head and asks if Auckland will now turn its attentions to a solution to its transport problem. Other Titles - September Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on card 175 x 260 mm.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-033

Description: The cartoon shows Robert Muldoon, representing the government, dancing with a slim agile lady representing alternative fuels. On a bench behind Muldoon a lady, representing ARA public transport, is sitting down. She is wearing shabby clothes and spider webs have formed between her and the bench. Refers to the governments decision to put Auckland's public transport system on hold to investigate alternative fuels. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 270 x 190mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1992

From: Clark, Laurence [Klarc], 1949- :New Zealand Herald cartoon bromides, 7 May - 10 June, 1992

Reference: H-007-019

Description: Shows a petrol pump, a yellow bus, a blue uniform and red accounts. Refers to Yellow Bus Company's decision to buy blue uniforms for drivers to disassociate them from Auckland Regional Council. Also refers to 'green' tax on petrol and to accounts being in the red Other Titles - cent Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

Date: 1901

By: Andrew, Sons & Company

Reference: Eph-A-TRANSPORT-1901-01

Description: A cardboard timetable for horse-drawn buses from Avondale to the city, and from Mount Albert to the city. Also lists the less frequent service to and from Arch Hill, Avondale and New Lynn. The folded card contains advertisements for Andrew, Sons & Co, grain merchants, who hired out cabs, brakes, buggies and every class of vehicle at short notice and sold produce (oats, maize, bran, potatoes, hay, straw and coal) at Avondale. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on folded card, 113 x 54 mm. Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane Auckland auction, 16 October 2010, art of lot 92.

Date: 1975

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-134-697

Description: This cartoon is about Auckland Mayor Sir Dove-Meyer Robinson's plan to have a rapid rail and bus service in Auckland derailed by Wellington bureaucrats. The cartoon also shows Auckland beating Wellington in the Ranfurly Shield. The lower scenes feature an angry Dove-Meyer but the last scene shows him negotiating for Wellington's approval by doing a deal including the Ranfurly Shield and Bryan Williams (rugby player) and John Walker (athlete). The system was never adopted Label on verso dated Thur11/9/75 Other Titles - Auckland proposed rapid rail and bus system is a no no Other Titles - Auckland proposed rapid rail and bus system is a yes yes Extended Title - He's right of course - last week Auckland foiled another Wellington-based plot to deprive it - so Wellington took revenge - but we might be prepared to negotiate Inscriptions: Pencil dated lower right hand corner 11/9/75 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 322 x 378 mm

Date: 1989

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[32 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in March and April, 1989.]

Reference: A-225-197

Description: Cartoon shows an engineers standing by a bus stop sign. He calls to a group of people who are moving away to the left, having given up waiting at the bus stop. This implies the inconvenience of the bus system in Auckland, and the public impatience with city engineers who are responsible for its efficiency. Other Titles - April Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on card 173 x 261 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1952

By: Community Party of New Zealand. Auckland District Committee; Wilson Brothers (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-TRANSPORT-1951-01

Description: A pamphlet urging voters in the Auckland Transport Board elections to vote for Communist Party members Rita Smith and Alex Rait, so that the Board allocates more money to the provision of trams rather than "tanks and tommy-guns". It also mentions the Police Offences Amendment Act whereby protesters against poor transportation could end up being arrested with no trial by jury. Front page shows two bystanders watching a tank moving down the street. One says to the other: "That's all that's left of the 5-10 to Onehunga". Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on folded pamphlet, 210 x 134 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Dick Scott, Auckland, in 2007.

Date: 1979

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning Auckland issues. Published in the Auckland star, 1976 - 1979].

Reference: A-334-069

Description: In eight frames, an Auckland Regional Authority transport committee meets to make suggestions for the transport problems facing Auckland. 'What we need Mr Chairman is revolutionary thinking.' They proceed to describe the old system of trams and ferries - 'Perhaps something running on rails, with wooden seats, powered by electricity, that go clang! clang!, connecting with a network of coal-burning ferries to the Shore.' The last frame shows the city at night with discussions still going on in the ARA building, 'By Jove, I think we're on to something.' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 193 x 270 mm Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 3 Oct 1986 - 03 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Rainbow, George William, 1910-1988

Reference: OHInt-0083/15

Description: George Rainbow was born 27 May 1910 at Te Hana, near Kaipara. Describes his family background, childhood and education. Discusses working as a Warehouseman for Irving Clark Ltd, Auckland and a Storeman/Packer for Oswald M Smith, Auckland, both grocery wholesalers. Details his career as a Storeman/Packer and Supervisor with L D Nathan and Co Ltd, Auckland, 1932-1972. Talks about army service during WWII and being manpowered to the AFCO freezing works, Southdown. Speaks about the personnel in the companies and the grocery trade throughout those years. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Venue - 78 Premier Avenue, Point Chevalier, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001393/001394/001395 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0209. Search dates: 1910 - 1932 - 1986 - 1972

Date: 14 September 1989 - 14 Sep 1989

From: Winstone Group of Companies Oral History Project

By: Barbarich, Anthony Mathew, 1936-

Reference: OHInt-0152/02

Description: Anthony Mathew Barbarich born Paparoa, New Zealand. Outlines family background - father came to New Zealand from Yugoslavia in 1898 and was naturalised in 1905. Mother came in 1934. Refers to marriage which was arranged by post. Recalls childhood in Mangawhai, where father was a gum digger, until the age of 10 when family moved to Auckland and established a fish and chip shop, `New Zealandia' in Hobson Street; Memories of World War II - American convoy coming through Mangawhai, sinking of ship, Niagara off the Mangawhai coast, and army blowing up mines. Outlines his career with Winstone Limited, Auckland, starting as an apprentice motor mechanic / vehicle maintenance in 1952, with reference to Les Waygood, manager of Winstones garage; Planning Officer 1966; Garage engineer 1970; Distribution manager, 1974; Corporate Distribution manager, 1979; General Manager, Dimond Industries 1983 and Deputy General manager, Fletcher Diamond, Auckland 1988- . Gives details of Winstones large Road Transport Company and competitor, New Zealand Express Co and J J Craig; Truck fleet in 1950s - Chevrolet (1948 and 1942 models), `S' Model Bedford; Motor car fleet - 1946, 1948 Vauxhalls, 1946 Morris 10s, Chrysler, Studebaker, De Soto and Dodge. Mentions Engineers Union - not actively involved but had no choice. Recalls lack of female workers in garage and compares with the present day - lady motor mechanics. Discusses Corporatisation of Winstone Ltd; Diamond Industries, bought by Winstones in the early 1970s; Brierley Investments Limited and sale of Winstone Ltd to Fletcher Challenge in 1988. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Fletcher Dimond, 119 Carbine Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland Accompanying material - Papers relating to Fletcher Challenge Senior Executive Basic Review - Basic data (photocopies); Garage newsletter and copies of letters. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002836-002838 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0528.

Date: 1 Oct 1986 - 01 Oct 1986

From: NZOHA L D Nathan & Co Ltd Oral History Project

By: Paul, Mervyn Benjamin, 1912-1995

Reference: OHInt-0083/14

Description: Merv Paul was born 2 Jan 1912 at Arnclift, New South Wales. Describes his family background, childhood, education and early working life. Details his 51-year career with John Reid & Co Ltd, starting in 1926 as an office junior, then as salesman, traveller and buyer in wines, spirits and tobacco. Discusses the company and the Reid family, particularly Sinclair Reid, son of the founder. Talks about the 1970 merger with L D Nathan and Co Ltd. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Judith Fyfe Venue - Mr Paul's home at St Heliers, Auckland Accompanying material - 4 handwritten pages of family births and deaths Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-001390/001391/001392, OHLC-002331/002332/002333 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-0208. Search dates: 1912 - 1986