Places

Date: 1897

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-VICEREGAL-1897-02

Description: A programme of entertainment by a banjo band, with songs by Mrs E T Robinson, Mr J P Newman, the Liedertafel, Miss Alice Gray, Mr A Millar, Mrs B H Burns, Mr P Hockley, Miss Lilian Smith, Mr Russell Halley, Miss Hilda Meadows, Mr W Izard, Miss Davie, Mr Seager, Mr C Morris, Miss Annie Lake, Mr W A Day, Miss Alice Corrick. Accompanists were Miss Jennie West and Miss Constance Lingard. Front cover shows printing block vignettes of the British coat of arms, a lutist, and decorative panels. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, red and gilt, on pink sheet folded to 224 x 142 mm.

Date: 1950

From: [Ephemera relating to New Zealand persons whose surnames begin with B].

By: Christchurch Classical Association; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-PEOPLE-Butler-1950-01

Description: A programme for the occasion of lectures by Mr A C Brassington and Professor L G Pocock. There is a reproduction affixed, of Samuel Butler's self-portrait in the McDougall Gallery, and a programme for a selection of Butler's own musical compositions, from "Ulysses". The back cover reproduces Arnold Wall's poem "Samuel Butler". Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on folded pamphlet, 220 x 162 mm.

Date: 1890 - 1940

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-06

Description: Shows the motif of St George on horseback fighting a dragon. One panel shows sailboats on a stretch of water with mountain background. The title lettering has sprigs of manuka between text strips. Other Titles - Whitcombe & Tombs Limited Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 54 x 362 mm.

Date: 1902

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to the sale and purchase of real estate, domestic dwellings, commercial buildings, houses, subdivisions and sections]

By: Chapman Tripp & Company; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-REAL-ESTATE-1902-01

Description: An account of the legal conditions and particulars of sale for the Kelburne Estate. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, on pamphlet, 330 x 205 mm.

Date: 1916

By: J & W Faulkner & Sons (Firm); Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-FENCE-1916-01

Description: Illustrated booklet showing different fences and gates available: wrought iron single gates, posts and fencing, wrought iron fencing, double gates and posts, cast iron pillars; photographs of the gates at Auckland Racing Club's racecourse at Ellerslie, Botanical Gardens Dunedin; ornate wrought iron staircases, balustrades, finials and weather-vanes; porch brackers, lamps and street-lamps, wrought iron grilles (including collapsible ones for elevators and the elevator cars themselves); counter grilles (for bank tellers, etc); lockers, screens, tomb railings; garden furniture. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 1 volume, 62 pages, 218 x 280 mm.

Date: 1889

From: [Music programmes and fliers for concerts in 1889].

By: Christchurch Musical Society; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1889-02

Description: Programme for concert. The performers included: Mrs Garrard (soprano), Mrs Wilson (contralto), Mr A Appleby (tenor), Mr M A Millar (bass), Mr Normington (organ), Mr Skelton (leader). The programme was to be repeated on Christmas night. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 4 pages, each 203 x 133 mm.

Date: 1886

From: Various artists :After the eruptions, July 1886. Supplement to the "Weekly press", July 16th, 1886. Printed and published by Francis Edward Buckland, of 159, North Town Belt, for the Press Co., Limited, at their offices in Cashel Street, Christchurch, July 16, 1886.

By: Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: C-032-019-3

Description: One of four images on a sheet entitled: "After the eruptions". Shows a mass of fallen timbers, walls and roofs, with a group of about six men standing at the right. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 130 x 203 mm, on sheet 446 x 565 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in December 2002.

Date: 1886

From: Various artists :After the eruptions, July 1886. Supplement to the "Weekly press", July 16th, 1886. Printed and published by Francis Edward Buckland, of 159, North Town Belt, for the Press Co., Limited, at their offices in Cashel Street, Christchurch, July 16, 1886.

By: Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: C-032-019-2

Description: One of four images on a sheet entitled: "After the eruptions". ash-covered flat land with hills in the distance. There are remains of some tree trunks, and there are several lines of footprints through the ash. A painted version of this scene is at A-355-017. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 130 x 203 mm, on sheet 446 x 565 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in December 2002.

Date: 1929

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to building material and supplies in New Zealand]

By: North Canterbury Timber Merchants' Association (Inc); Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1929-01

Description: Catalogue containing 108 numbered moulding shapes for timber. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 leaves, 280 x 216 mm.

Date: 1937

From: [Ephemera, timetables, tickets, and advertising relating to aviation, airline companies, flights, aeroplanes, aircraft, by New Zealanders or in New Zealand. 1930-1939]

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-AVIATION-1937-03

Description: Menu shows the airline's logo and a twin-propeller aeroplane on the front cover. The toast list shows that a toast to the airline was proposed by the Acting Prime Minister Peter Fraser. Others present included Hon R Semple, Hon F Jones, C G White esq. The back page lists the directors and staff of the airline. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Engraving on cover and inside page of menu, 215 x 139 mm. tied with red and black ribbons.

Date: 1935

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-1935-02

Description: Envelope shows a photograph of Mr Lukey standing holding handles of wheelbarrow in which Mr Schofield is sitting. Attached to the wheelbarrow are advertisements for Monarch shoes and Hykide soles (the double soles used on Monarch shoes). The envelope is addressed in handwriting to Mr R Luke, GPO Box 336, Dunedin C1. The identity of the two men is established from other sources. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on envelope, 91 x 153 mm. Provenance: Purchased from the Complete Stamp Company in 2015.

Date: 1970 - 1975

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-South-Island-1971-01

Description: Booklet of ten different views (two sizes of each) of the South Island, including Mt Cook, Glendhu Bay, Queenstown Domain, Tasman Glacier, Lake Hayes, Milford Sound, Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier snowfield, Lake Manapouri, Kaikoura Whitcombe and Tombs changed its name to Whitcoulls in 1971. Other booklets in the series list Whitcombe and Tombs as the publisher; we infer that the series was published immediately before and after the change of name. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet 102 x 228 mm, of detachable cards 102 x 150 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Laurence Eagle, Christchurch, 2013

Date: 1960 - 1970

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Queenstown-1970-01

Description: Booklet of ten different views (two sizes of each) of Queenstown, including the gondola (built 1967), Skyline Restaurant, Ben Lomond, Frankton & the Remarkables, Maori Point Skippers Canyon, Glendhu Bay, Lake Wakatipu, Lake Hawea, Lake Hayes. Whitcombe and Tombs changed its name to Whitcoulls in 1971. Other booklets in the series list Whitcoulls as the publisher; we infer that the series was published immediately before and after the change of name. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet 102 x 228 mm, of detachable cards 102 x 150 mm. Provenance: Donated by Laurence Eagle, Christchurch, 2013

Date: 1909 - 1930

From: [School exercise books of octavo size. 1800s-]

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-SCHOOL-EXERCISE-BOOKS-1910s-01

Description: Cover shows an illustration of the main building of the King Edward Technical College. The inside pages are ruled. Held by Ms Feltham Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Ruled exercise book, 250 x 200 mm. Transfers: Dorothy Neal White papers, 2004..

Date: 1930 - 1940

From: [Ephemera of octavo size, relating to Rotorua as a tourist destination. 1930-1939]

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Rotorua-1930s-02

Description: 16-page brochure with photographs and text, and front and back cover as photolithographs. The brochure describes various facilities and cures available, including the new Ward Bathhouse, the Blue Bath, and treatments at the Health Spa - with photographs of the Dry Farado electric massage and diathermy treatments, a sinusoidal electric bath, the Bergonie chair, high-frequency valve, ultra-violet ray and Aix massage douche. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, each 230 x 187 mm.

Date: 1886

From: Various artists :After the eruptions, July 1886. Supplement to the "Weekly press", July 16th, 1886. Printed and published by Francis Edward Buckland, of 159, North Town Belt, for the Press Co., Limited, at their offices in Cashel Street, Christchurch, July 16, 1886.

By: D. M. L. (Artist), active 1885-1886; Ryan, A A, active 1886; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: C-032-019-4

Description: One of four images on a sheet entitled: "After the eruptions". Shows a man standing among tree trunks and fallen trees with a lake in the distance, and hills beyond. A painted version of this scene is at A-355-018. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 130 x 203 mm, on sheet 446 x 565 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in December 2002.

Date: 1883

From: Artists unknown :Addresses to John William Davis Esquire. 1875 and 1883

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: B-058-006

Description: An address to surveyor John William Davis from friends and neighbours in Woolston, Christchurch, marking his departure to the North Island. He has made major contributions to the Woolston district. It is signed by 10 men, on behalf of 61 subscribers. The address is surrounded with a red decorative border and the border and calligraphic text are printed Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph in two colours on card, 523 x 391 mm

Date: [1886]

From: Various artists :After the eruptions, July 1886. Supplement to the "Weekly press", July 16th, 1886. Printed and published by Francis Edward Buckland, of 159, North Town Belt, for the Press Co., Limited, at their offices in Cashel Street, Christchurch, July 16, 1886.

By: D. M. L. (Artist), active 1885-1886; Spencer, Charles, 1854-1933; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: C-032-019-1

Description: One of four images on a sheet entitled: "After the eruptions". Shows steam rising from behind foreground hills. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving 130 x 203 mm, on sheet 446 x 565 mm.

Date: 1882 - 1889

By: Aulsebrooks & Company; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-FOOD-1880s-01

Description: Biscuit tin label shows the recto and verso of a medal awarded to the Aulsebrook Company for excellence in food manufacture. The medals are surrounded by a wreath of wheat ears. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Colour lithograph, 222 x 232 mm.

Date: 1915

From: [Ephemera relating to patriotism, fundraising for the war effort, during World War I. 1914-1918. Folder 1]

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WI-Patriotic-1915-02

Description: Booklet contains advertising by local businesses. It contains full page portrait photographs of candidates in the Patriotic Carnival, including: Mrs Algar Williams (St John's Ambulance) Miss Low (Combined drapers) Mrs W H Smith (Forget-Me-Not Branch of Overseas Club) Miss Jessie Lewis (Young Boys' Society) Mrs S Hempton (Residents of Te Aro) Mrs A McVicar (Highland Society) Miss Teresa McEnroe (West Coasters' Association) Miss K Doughty (Wellington Commercial Travellers, Central Clubs & others, & Warehousemen's Association). Miss Doughty was the eventual winner (See Hawera & Normanby Star, 28 June 1915, Page 5). Nurse Everitt (Combined Sports) Dr Platts-Mills (Tramway Boys) Miss Jessie McKegg (Manawatu District) Miss M E Rosengrave (Trades & Labour Council) Miss Ann Palmer (Public Service Association) Miss Senior (Petone & Hutt Valley Districts) Miss Doris McCormack (Trentham Boys) Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, 223 x 141 mm.