Ellis & Burnand Ltd

Date: 1913-1924

From: Daniell, Frederick Charles, 1879-1953 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-3763-3/6/12

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1924

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-1547-1/4-G

Description: Photograph of Climax logging locomotive 1650 on the Ellis & Burnand logging line at Ongarue. Two employees are by the train, and a young girl is standing in the doorway of the cab. Photograph taken by A P Godber, circa 1924 Intitally dated from an image that appears to have been taken at a similar time, at APG-1089-1/2, with an original print in Godber Album Vol 109, p 47 (PA1-q-102). Photographs on either side of page 47 are dated during 1916. Climax 1650 locomotive was built in 1924 and arrived at Ongarue in 1924. It was used on the bush tramway to haul logs to the Ellis and Burnand Ongarue mill until 1960. (see NZ Rolling Stock Register wwww.nzrsr.co.nz and Climax Locomotives page at www.oocities.org). Date identified by Library client Note on back of file print reads "Ellis & Burnand Ltd, Ongarue. Climax 1650. Used on bush tramway. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 3.25 x 3.25 inches

Date: 1895 - 1975

By: Macpherson, Beverley, active 1977

Reference: PA-Group-00026

Description: Includes views of timber industry in the King Country, South African War, and World War One Arrangement: Photographs on shelf at PAColl-0023-1, PAColl-0023-2, PAColl-8577-1, PAColl-8577-2 Quantity: 239 b&w original photographic print(s). 18 colour original photographic print(s). 57 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 62 colour photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1903-1934

By: Ellis & Burnand Ltd

Reference: qMS-0664-0666

Description: Describes the business activities of a timber company operating in Hamilton and the Waikato. The firm owns timber land, mills and factories. The letter books also include some balance sheets and correspondence Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Further records held (83-266). Minute books, 1934-1970 and other records of Ellis & Burnand are held by Fletcher Challenge Archives, a listing of this material is located in back file for 83-266 Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (various bindings) Processing information: Access Restrictions removed 21 September 2022.

Date: [ca 1920s], December 1925

By: Ellis & Burnand Ltd

Reference: ATL-Group-00596

Description: Panoramic photographs of the timber industry in King Country, New Zealand. Comprises a photograph of Gardiner's Saw Mills, taken December 1925 by an unidentified photographer, and a photograph of a logging railway, taken circa 1920s by an unidentified photographer. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s) panoramas.

Date: 1955-1956 - 2020

Reference: ATL-Group-00574

Description: Comprises slides by Peter Mellor showing the Ellis & Burnand sawmill and tramline at Ongarue. The images were taken in November 1955 during a visit with John Stitchbury to asses the suitability of the site for a visit by the Auckland Branch of the New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society. Includes views of locomotives, a jigger, the mill office, New Zealand Railways wagons loaded with timber, bridges, rock cuttings in the Mangakahu Stream valley, Goat Creek Viaduct, Mangatukutuku Viaduct, exchange sidings, and Waikoura Camp. Also included are digital scans of Mellor’s photographs and contextual information created by Richard Stratford in 2020. Identified individuals: Pat Herlihy, Dave McCracken, John Stitchbury, Ben Ngarotata. Title supplied by Library, Quantity: 45 colour original transparency/ies slides, 35mm. 45 electronic scan(s) of colour original transparency slides, 35mm. 1 Electronic document(s). Provenance: Material was gifted to Richard Stratford by Peter Mellor in 1996.

Date: 1913-1924

From: Daniell, Frederick Charles, 1879-1953 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-3763-3/6/13

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Apr-Jul 1906

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-081

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes telegram from Staples of Christchurch, letter from George W [?] in prison in Wellington, invitations to Seddon's birthday celebrations, circular letter to the chairman and members of the school committees of the Manawatu-Hutt ward of the Wellington School District, and letters from people asking for employment Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1905

From: Bathgate, Alexander William, 1881-1961 :Collection of photographic prints, negatives and lantern slides

Reference: PAColl-3001-01-07

Description: Climax locomotive of Ellis and Burnand Ltd on the company's line, King Country, photographed ca 1905 by Alexander William Bathgate. A railwayn shed may be seen at right. Dated from PAColl-3001-01-06. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 15.3 x 10.9 cm

Date: Ca 1910

From: Bathgate, Alexander William, 1881-1961 :Collection of photographic prints, negatives and lantern slides

Reference: PAColl-3001-01-05

Description: Climax locomotive of Ellis and Burnand Ltd on a bridge, King Country, photographed ca 1910 by Alexander William Bathgate. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 20.5 x 15 cm

Date: 14 August 1993 - 14 Aug 1993

From: Women in a Mining Town, Waihi 1883-1993, Oral History Project

By: Valder, Lilian, 1911-2001

Reference: OHInt-0067/057

Description: Lilian Valder born Hamilton. Father worked in sawmilling. Recalls earliest memory being that of Ellis & Barnard (sawmilling firm) being burned down on her fourth birthday. On completion of secretarial course worked for father who by this time was in partnership with Dan Bryant in a business scheme, helping farmers' sons buy farms. Explains how they organised a fund and raised money. Recalls that sister was helped by scheme to buy farm (scrub land) in Northern King Country where they (Lilian and sister) managed sheep and cattle and made it a very viable farm. Describes attitudes of community which regarded them as freaks. Talks about problem with land and what was known as Bush Sickness which actually turned out to be a Cobalt deficiency - reference to the Cawthron Institute in Nelson. Talks about retirement at Waihi Beach and hobbies and interests. Discusses involvement with Forest and Bird Society and interest in preserving native bush to the extent that it can be preserved in New Zealand. Explains how it was her father, a timbermiller, who first joined her in Forest and Bird Society almost from its inception. Describes Trust she set up, proceeds to be divided in four ways of which Forest and Bird is one. IHC and CCS also benefit from the trust. Describes the day she was awarded the MBE by Dame Catherine [Tizard]. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Waihi Beach Interviewer(s) - Rose MacBeth Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available AB-1668.

Date: 1 October 1925

By: Reed, Beth, active 2002

Reference: PA-Group-00220

Description: Panoramic photographs of the logging railway at the Ellis and Burnand timber mill at Ongarue, taken 1 October 1925, probably by R P Moore Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Panoramic prints Provenance: Donated by Mrs Beth Reed, Auckland, 2002

Date: 1905

From: Bathgate, Alexander William, 1881-1961 :Collection of photographic prints, negatives and lantern slides

Reference: PAColl-3001-01-13

Description: View of the Ellis and Burnand Ltd sawmill, Mangapehi, taken ca 1905 by Alexander William Bathgate. Dated from PAColl-3001-01-06, which includes a copy of this image. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 15.3 x 20.3 cm

Date: 1864-1985, 1994

From: Fletcher Challenge Ltd : History of Fletcher timber activities / Arthur T Jewell

Reference: MS-Papers-5158

Description: Histories of timber companies in which Fletcher Challenge at some stage either fully owned, or held a major investment Quantity: 1 folder(s) (172 pages). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1 Jan 1945-30 Jul 1947

From: Kauri Timber Company Ltd : Records

Reference: MSX-0685

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1930

From: [Ephemera, programmes and booklets relating to rugby union football played by New Zealanders or in New Zealand. 1930-1934].

By: Ellis & Burnand Ltd; Bonds Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-RUGBY-1930-01

Description: Lists all the rugby games played by the touring British rugby side, 21 May - 13 August 1930. The columns on the right side have been filled in in pencil to show the score for each match. The back cover lists the members of the British touring team. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on pages of programme. Physical Description: Relief print on two plywood sheets bound together with buckram, to make a booklet 115 x 77 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr/s McPherson in 1994.

Date: 1 Aug 1947-30 Jun 1950

From: Kauri Timber Company Ltd : Records

Reference: MSX-0686

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1907-1965

By: Ellis & Burnand Ltd

Reference: 83-266

Description: Managing directors reports; reports and annual statements of accounts 1907-1927; wages books 1914-1965; ledgers 1904-1945; timber price lists 1936-1960. Also includes records of associated companies: Mangapehi Trading Company Ltd ledgers 1935-1050; Maoriland Timber Company Ltd salary books 1956-1962 Relationship complexity - Minute books held (qMS-0664-0666) Relationship complexity - Other records of Ellis & Burnand are held by Fletcher Challege Archives. A list of these records is contained in the back file for 83-266 Quantity: 4 box(es). 1.30 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Preliminary list available. Processing information: Access Restrictions removed 21 September 2022.

Date: 1937-1949

From: Kauri Timber Company Ltd : Records

Reference: MSX-0687

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1 Mar 1933-30 Nov 1939

From: Kauri Timber Company Ltd : Records

Reference: MSX-0683

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).