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Date: 1909 - 1910

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-005-1/2

Description: On the recto, a view of Mount Egmont with the lake at the Recreation grounds in the foreground, and showing Poet's Bridge across it. On the verso, looking out to sea on the coast at New Plymouth, with two of the Sugar Loaf Islands in view. A two-masted steamship can also be seen The view of the Sugar Loaf Islands on the verso is probably half of a panoramic view of the coast at New Plymouth, with the other half being at A-462-006-2 Quantity: 2 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on both sides of sketchbook page, 127 x 172 mm

Date: l8 Aug 1908

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

Reference: 1/2-000301-G

Description: View of Northcote Point, looking south towards Auckland showing a military parade of young cadets. Possibly taken on 8 Aug 1908 by William Archer Price of Auckland, on the occasion of the ceremony to mark Northcote becoming a borough, or, on the occasion of the arrival or departure of the US Great White Fleet. Two steamships (with bunting) can be seen on the harbour. Source of descriptive information - possible context provided by library client, previously described as 'possibly on the occasion of the ceremony to mark Northcote becoming a borough' Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Northcote Point, Auckland, 829 William Archer Price lived and practiced in Queen Street, Northcote, 1909-1910. Source: New Zealand Post Office directories Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches