Places

Date: 1856

By: Holmes, William Howard, 1825-1885

Reference: B-139-017

Description: Shows a view along the Wellington shoreline, looking north. Part of Barrett's Hotel is shown on the extreme left, beside a classical revival building. There are shops in the distance. A red-coated soldier leans against the door to Barrett's Hotel. A small rowboat is in the sea to the right of the road Title on engraved plate on frame. Artist attributed because of similarity of subject to Holmes' "Wellington Beach 1856" (A-032-040). The work is not as finished as that one however. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 241 x 343 mm (sight) Provenance: Prior to that in the collection of Mr Charles Levin of Sanson, descendant of W. H. Levin.

Date: 1 August 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Green & Colebrook (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-000176-G

Description: Great South Road, the main street through Ngaruawahia, looking South. On the left an unidentified hotel is partially visible, with the business premises of Green & Colebrook beyond. A number of people are on the street outside the hotel. Photographed by G & C Ltd (Probably Green & Colebrook, merchants, with a branch in Ngaruawahia) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Main Street looking South. Ngaruawahia. 115; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - G & C Ltd. Protd 1.8.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [186-?]

From: Harding, William James, 1826-1899: Negatives of Wanganui district

Reference: 1/1-000197-G

Description: Settlement of Upokongaro, on the banks of the Whanganui River, circa 1860s. Includes the hotel on the left, and the river punt on right. Photograph taken circa 1860s by William James Harding. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1867

From: Hawkins, William Webster, 1842-1918 :Illustrations of New Zealand 1865?-1867

Reference: E-370-006-2

Description: The artist in a cramped lean-to bedroom, seated at a dressing table, being pestered by many biting sandflies. The accompanying text comments on the inadequacies of the accommodation, including the fact that the window had not been opened for months and the quantities of sandflies. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink, 100 x 205 mm

Date: 1 August 1910

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

By: Fleming, Robert Stanley, active 1910-1915

Reference: 1/2-001603-G

Description: View of the Waipa Hotel (proprietor S. Draffin), and Jesmond Street, Ngaruawahia. Photographed by R.S.F. (probably Robert Stanley Fleming, storekeeper of the Novelty Depot). The business premises of the Novelty Depot are visible centre right, behind a horse and cart. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Jesmond St. Ngaruawahia. 24.; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - R.S.F. Protd 1.8.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [Between 1873 and 1877]

By: Deveril, Herbert, 1840-1911

Reference: PA7-45-28

Description: Looking along The Strand, Tauranga, from Monmouth redoubt. Photograph taken between 1873 and 1877 by Herbert Deveril. Includes the Town Wharf. The two storied building is the Tauranga Hotel. To the right of the hotel are the Bank of New Zealand and the Tauranga Store. Brain's boatbuilding yard is in the bottom left hand corner. The Native Hostelry is at bottom right, the long building with a verandah. To the right of the hotel are the Bank of New Zealand and the Tauranga Store. Other - Other prints of this image are at PA7-45-27 and PA7-45-29. Source of descriptive information - Dated between 1873 and 1877 due to the following: The photographer Deveril arrived in New Zealand in 1873, and the Victoria Wharf, not pictured, was built in 1877 (see Neil G Hanson, History of Tauranga harbour & port ([Tauranga, N.Z. : Port of Tauranga Ltd.], 1997) p 14. Buildings identified by Library client. Inscriptions: Mount verso - centre - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand - The Parade Relationship complexity - Watercolour by Gouldsmith of a similar view, in 1886, is in the Drawings, Paintings and Prints collection. See Reference number B-038-018. The Town Wharf was built in 1871. (see Neil G Hanson, History of Tauranga harbour & port ([Tauranga, N.Z. : Port of Tauranga Ltd.], 1997) p 14 The Native Hostelry was burnt down, but later replaced. (Information from Library client) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 264 x 359 mm on same size mount

Date: [ca 1910]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-001337-G

Description: View of Pukekohe looking across an intersection, to a fenced area and newly planted (fenced) trees towards the railway yards in the middle distance and Pukekohe township beyond. The Pukekohe Hotel (with name on the roof) is on the left. Photograph taken ca 1910 by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Pukekohe. 2601D Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: ca 1890s

From: Original photographic prints and postcards from the file print collection, Box 17

Reference: PAColl-7489-60

Description: A view looking down Ballarat Street with a woman and three children standing outside Eichardt's Hotel on the right with a shop selling pictorial postcards next door ca 1890s. Photographer unidentified.. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1860s]

Reference: 1/2-049217-F

Description: Queenstown, showing Victoria Hotel, McBeath's Hotel, Boatman's Home, Bank of New Zealand, and Brackens Queens Arms Hotel. Photograph taken ca 1860s by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1867

By: C & J T Bray

Reference: C-069-001

Description: Time-table with pictures of a horse-drawn tram, with male passengers seated on the roof, female passengers seated inside, and a series of circular vignettes of public and commercial buildings, wharves, etc. in and around Nelson. The fares are given and the information is signed C & J. T. Bray, Lessees. Businesses featured include C. Balme, Engineer and Millwright; Australian Royal Mail Company, T. Cawthron, Agent; Commercial Hotel, Trafalgar and Hardy Streets, J. Jervis Proprietor; Moore and Conway, Builders, Hardy Street; E. F. Jones, Dining and Refreshment; Custom House Hotel; G. Fleming, Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer, Hardy Street; A. Fletcher, Photographer, Hardy Street; H. Balme, Coach Builder, Hardy Street; W. Jones, Taylor and Draper, Hardy Street; Moore and Conway, Builders, Hardy Street; H. Hounsell, General Furnishers; Rob Hounsell, Brightwater Mill; I. P. Cooke, Plumber, Glazier, Painter; J. Levick, Albion Wharf; Albion Hotel, The Port, J. N. Wilkinson, Proprietor; Miners' Arms, corner Hardy and Collingwood Streets; J. A. Packer, Turner in General; Pringle & Co, General Grocers, Waimea Street; Hodgson and Friend, Engravers and Lithographers; The Colonist, Newspaper and Advertising Office, Waimea Street; R. G. Gibbons, Government Wharf; Pier Hotel, The Port, H. Jasper, Proprietor; R. Simpson, Cooper; Hargreaves, Butcher; S. Wakeford, Iron and Brass Founder, Bridge Street; B. Franzen, Sailmaker, Tent Depot, The Port; Steamboat Tavern, Haven Road; T. B. Louisson, House and Ship Painter, Bridge Street; A. Simpson, Cooper; J. N. Toonkey [?], Steam Sawing and Planing, Hardy Street; Burnett and Miles, Monumental Yard; T. Snow, Victoria House; F. B. Josephs, Hairdressing; Victoria Hotel, Haven Road; S. Wakeford, Engineer and Millwright; W. M. Stanton, Importer of Books, Stationery, Music and Instruments; W. C. Wilkins, Ironmonger; W. Akersten, Ship Chandler; Ship Hotel, The Port; W. Brown, Photographer; Wairoa Valley Steam Saw Mill; W. Harvey, Cabinetmaker; Mrs W. V. Salter, Milliner, Dress and Mantel Maker, Hardy Street For conjectured date see letter at TL 3/1/1/2, 11 Nov. 1986 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 575 x 450 mm

Date: 1902

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Ranfurly, Constance Elizabeth Knox, Countess of, 1858-1932

Reference: C-133-006

Description: Shows a view of Mount Cook from the area in front of the Hermitage. The Hermitage building is seen at the left, below the foothills. The peak of Mount Cook is bathed in a rosy light. Possibly the watercolour of Mount Cook by Lady Ranfurly shown in Wellington in October 1902 at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - CR 1902; Verso - centre - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sheet, 377 x 561 mm. Provenance: Purchase: England, 1998 Processing information: Deframed by the Library.

Date: [ca 1956]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Smith, Robin Vaughan Francis, 1927-

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-172-01

Description: Aerial view down onto the Chateau with native forest and Mount Ruapehu in the background. Photographed by R V Francis Smith in about 1956. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 25.3 x 20.5 cm

Date: [Between 1900 and 1930]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000154-G

Description: View of the Puhoi Hotel and a nearby tennis court (in the foreground). A man is standing at one end of the court ready to receive the ball (his opponent is out of view) and a man is sitting on the sideline watching the game. Photograph taken 1900-1930 by William Archer Price. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Puhoi. No 579H Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1858

From: Douglas, Charles Edward 1840-1916 :[Mountain and West Coast Sketches. Peaks and rivers etc. identified]

By: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant (Hon), 1820-1895; Forrest, Isabel K, active 1969; Douglas, Charles Edward, 1840-1916

Reference: E-059-q-065

Description: View along Invercargill's main street showing a number of houses and businesses. The earliest known view of Invercargill Between 1969, the time of acquisition by the Library, and 2010, attributed to W B D Mantell, based on handwriting, style of drawing and the fact that Mantell worked with Douglas, and was involved in the early settlement of Invercargill. However Mantell was in England in 1858, the date of this drawing. The drawing was earlier owned by Gerhard Mueller, who arrived in New Zealand in 1859, the year after this drawing was made. The `Pearson' whose house is drawn is W H Pearson, Commissioner of Lands, 1857-1884. `Grief' the butcher was J M Grieve. The Albion Hotel was also known as Linds Accommodation House. Other Titles - Douglas, Charles Edward Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - title in pen and ink. Along top, identifications of buildings include Whites store, Collins store, Collins Goods, Grief Butcher, Pearsons House, Butchershop, Royal Hotel. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) loose in group of works by Charles Edward Douglas. Physical Description: Ink on brown paper, 150 x 210 mm.

Date: 1870

From: Creator of Collection Unknown : Photographs from an album of Ross and the Franz Joseph Glacier

Reference: 1/2-004648-F

Description: Township of Ross, West Coast, in 1870, with the north east side of Aylmer Street in the foreground, and an alluvial gold mine behind. View includes the Dunedin Hotel. Photographer unidentified. Other - Notes on back of file print include "Morning Star Claim" Other - Similar view at 1/2-017897 Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: ca 1914

From: Burt, William Beverland, 1912-1992: Photographs, chiefly relating to the Chatham Islands

Reference: 1/2-038461-G

Description: Travellers Rest Hotel, Waitangi, Chatham Islands, with an unidentified group of men outside. Photograph taken circa 1914, by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1912]

Reference: PAColl-9488

Description: Postcard with a photograph of the hotel 'Arawa House', Rotorua. Photograph taken circa 1912 by an unidentified photographer. Postcard has a postal date stamp of 191(2?), was sent to Mrs J W Court of Birkenhead, and was addressed to 'Rose'. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Source of descriptive information - Notes on item. Quantity: 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera. Physical Description: Postcard, 9 x 14 cm, including photomechanical print

Date: [Between 1920 and 1927]

From: Sutton-Turner, Arthur Seymour, 1879?-1957 :Albums of the Southern Alps

Reference: PA1-o-485-02

Description: The old Hermitage, with Mount Sefton and The Footstool in the background, photographed in the 1920s by Arthur Seymour Sutton-Turner. Inscriptions: Album page - bottom right - The Old Hermitage. Mt Sefton and the Footstool. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 113 x 157 mm mounted on album page

Date: [ca 1960]

From: Goodall, Gladys Mary, 1908-2015: Scenic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: GG-11-0081

Description: Mount Cook & Southern Lakes Tourist Co bus at The Hermitage, photographed in the mid-1960s by Gladys M Goodall. Mount Cook is in the background. Other - Published by Whitcombe & Tombs as postcard WT655 Inscriptions: Mount recto - top left - Mt Cook 12,349 ft with Mt Cook tourist bus ready to leave Hermitage Quantity: 1 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparency 6 x 9 cm, in mount 10.2 x 12.7 cm

Date: circa 1880s-1890s

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: 1/2-032285-F

Description: Kilbirnie, Wellington, circa 1880s-1890s, photographed by the Burton Brothers. View includes the Kilbirnie Hotel (two stories building, left of centre). Note on back of file print reads: "Original at Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Negative WHB 707" Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative