Places

Date: 1967

From: Quinn, Joseph, d 1998: Negatives and prints from photographic studio operated by James Ring, L A Inkster, and Joseph Quinn

Reference: PAColl-9543-51

Description: Photographs relating to the Strongman Mine disaster of 1967, taken by Joseph Quinn Includes photographs of the rescue effort and funerals and graves. The associated negatives include photographs of the commission of inquiry and MBE medal awards Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheets. 2 b&w original photographic print(s). 8 item(s) of photographic ephemera. Physical Description: Photographic prints, negative envelopes

Date: 1914

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-914

Description: Opens with a group of men on a tramp into the valley of the Orongorongo River in the southern Rimutaka Ranges. Included are views of the river and surrounding mountains, in particular Mount Matthews which they climbed posing for a photograph at the Mt Matthews trig station. There are views in the native forest and one looking over the Wainuiomata Valley. One image shows a group of men standing on the Fernside Railway Station labled as the "Mt Hector Party". This probably relates to a group of photographs later in the album recording a tramp in the Taraua Ranges. A group of five photographs records a trip to the Dawson Falls on Mount Egmont. There are views of the road leading to the falls through native forest, the group sitting on a huge rock below the falls, and the falls themselves. The other images in this group show the party on the Mountain, and loaded onto a cart at Eltham. Two pages of views of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, showing individual houses, Croyden School, and coastal scenes. A surveying trip to Kapiti Island. Views of the western cliff face of the island, the caretaker's house and surroundings, a tame deer, nautilus shells, and H E Girdlestone standing beside an 8 inch micrometer on a tripod. Views of the Volcanic Plateau showing Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro and the surrounding plains. The departure of the Main Expeditionary Force from Wellington during the First World War. The focus of these images is on the transports moored at the wharves, and the two escorting warships, the Japanese "Ibuki" and the British H M S "Minotaur", in the harbour. A group of women playing golf on the Waiwhetu golf links Family and friends at Eastbourne. Trip to the West Coast and the glaciers. Views of the main road south of Ross passing through heavy native forest, the Franz Josef Glacier and people climbing its ice fields, Mount Tasman, the Toaroha Rapids, and the Fox Glacier. There are also views of the Pelorus River and Bridge, the Buller Gorge, the Buller River, and the bridge on the road between Lyell and Inangahua. A general view of Greymouth where the party stayed with friends whoes two children were photographed driving peddle cars. A southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges. The route was by way of Mount Reeves, then down into the Tauherenikau River valley, along the river, then up to Mount Alpha and along the ridges to Hector and out again along the Waiotauru River to Otaki Forks. There are two photographs of members of the tramping party, as well as general views of the ranges, the rivers, a mountain tarn, and the Waihoanga Bridge. A visit to the Army training camp at Trentham. Photographs of individual soldiers and groups of soldiers and visitors. Three views of a man on horseback and a dog in the Manganuiateo River. Three images of surveyors making observations at a trig station using an 8 inch micrometer. Views of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [Circa 1880s to 1912]

By: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967

Reference: PA1-o-531

Description: Very clear views of West Coast gold and coal mines (mainly in the Reefton subdivision), and mining towns, taken by unidentified photographers, except for one of "Wondrous Waiuta New Zealand" Jos. Divis Photo (p 27). Views on various roads include the Reefton to Blackspoint Road, Reefton to Westport Road, the Buller Gorge, the Maruia Road alongside the Inangahua River, Progress Road, and fording a river near Progress Mill. Images relating to mines include a winter picture of the old Wealth (of Nations) waterwheel covered in icicles; and gold batteries at various stages of development. Gold mines include the Progress Mine, Wealth of Nations Mine, Welcome Mine, the Mountain Battery at Boatman's Creek, the Blackwater Mine and the Globe Mine. Coal mines include views of Lanky's Creek Coal Mine, and the Lanky's Creek to Energetic coal tramway showing new bridges and coal miners. One photograph (p 9) shows several men "beach combing" for gold on the West Coast. There are a number of articles in The West Coast Times, Otago Witness and Otago Daily Times talking about the success or otherwise of seeking gold by this method in the 1860s to 1880s (see Papers Past paperspast.natlib.govt.nz, search under "beach combing" "west coast") Inscriptions: Album page - "To Messrs E & A Spencer with best wishes from D Turnbull, Reefton, N.Z., 13/10/1911, 2/6/1912" Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark grey cover, entitled "Photographs" in gold lettering; 19.0 x 27.5 cm

Date: 1870 - 1900

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

By: Douglas, Charles Edward, 1840-1916

Reference: E-059-q-020

Description: A waterfall under a rock bridge Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) on page of sketchbook. Physical Description: Pencil, crayon and watercolour, 95 x 135 mm

By: West Coast Historical and Mechanical Society

Reference: PAColl-5376

Description: Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-091636 to 091727, 096822 to 096937. Quantity: 208 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: 1940-1950

From: Wellman, Harold William (Professor), 1909-1999: Photographs of geological survey work

Reference: PAColl-9649-3

Description: Photographs of the landforms of the West Coast of New Zealand taken by Harold Wellman between 1940 and 1950. Quantity: 85 b&w original photographic print(s) Mounted on album pages.

Date: 1988

From: Nisbet, Alistair :Editorial Cartoons ca 1993

Reference: A-290-026

Description: A fishmonger's window labelled West Coast hoki, but containing four seals. Refers to problems with seal by-catch in the West Coast hoki fishery Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, felt-tip, letratone, pencil

Date: 1960s-1970s

By: Pearse, Ben, active 1957-1987

Reference: PAColl-5656

Description: Groups and scenes in Greymouth. Arrangement: Negs at 1/4-81203-F to 1/4-81219-F; 35mm 22229 to 22242. Transparencies at PA12-1510 Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original transparency/ies 35mm slide. 24 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips with 44 images. 1 colour original transparency/ies 120 strip with 2 images.

Date: [Between 1933 and 1945]

From: Paddy, Laurence George Malvern, 1906?-1971: Photographs relating to the Lauri Paddi Band

Reference: PA1-q-182

Description: Photographs relating to the dance band scene in New Zealand in the 1930s and 1940s, largely associated with Lauri Paddi (aka Laurence George Malvern Paddy] and various bands. Many of the images are signed by musicians in the bands, not all the signatures being legible. Names have been listed where possible. Musicians with signatures Ian H Pitcaithly, W O Pritchard, and Jeffrey Madden, are probably the same as musicians listed on a poster for the Auckland Peter Pan Orchestra (Nin Pitcaithly, Billy Pritchardt, and Johnny Madden). One series of photographs shows musicians performing with Lauri Paddi going on tour in the South Island, including two views taken from a car, following a train on the road/rail Rakaia Bridge. The stage show 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' was performed at the Paramount Theatre, Wellington, in 1944. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with light brown mottled pattern, entitled `Photographs'; 25.5 x 31.5 cm

Date: [ca 1933-1959]

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

By: Watherston, R A, active 1956

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-202

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1933-1959. Various photograph of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu - Soldiers memorial; camping grounds; Queenstown School; Queenstown Post Office; main street; Scott Memorial in Queenstown Park; town centre, 1933; several elevated views; Queenstown Gardens; Kawarau Dam, 1949; aqua-skiing on the lake; Earnslaw; loading wool at Greenstone Bay, 1950. Franz Josef Glacier; mountaineers cutting steps on the glacier; Arrow Basin; Kaniere gold dredge at Kumara, 1959; St Mary's Church, New Plymouth; Mrs W Reid of Runanga surf casting at Crows Bay, West Coast; hay making near Waikari, North Canterbury; Honeymoon Bay in Tasman Bay. Sheep mustering on high country run of A W Gard, Mt Bell Station (near Kurow); photo of musterers (all named on back) and property owned by Gard. Photographs sent to New Free Lance with accompanying letter by R S Watherston of Springhills, 1956 Also Balclutha; Milton; Woodbank Church; Russell, car ferry at Paihia; Mr Barker's stud at Wanaka; bridge over Molyneux River; Roman Catholic Church at Tokaanu; Wanganui river boat; rock formations at Palliser Bay; yachts of man-made lake Lake Whakamarino, 1947; Cascade Saddle; Mount Egmont lighthouse; Pukekura Park; tree growing amongst rocks on Dunstan Range; Taihape Plunket Rooms; elevated view of Nelson; haymaking near Dagarville; Marion Camp, Homer Tunnel; Northland express passing down main street of Kawakawa, 1947; Centennial Memorial, Wanganui; A & P Show, Taranaki; Dobson; Victoria Park, Waimate; main street of Levin, 1930; Midhurst Co-operative Dairy Factory; St Bathans, 1947. Quantity: 89 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [ca 1900]

By: Greymouth evening star (Newspaper)

Reference: PAColl-7683

Description: Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-050039 to 50069 Quantity: 31 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: [ca 1914-1915]

By: Fletcher, H A, active 1914-1915

Reference: PAColl-2507

Description: Photograph of a group of men at a camp, taken ca 1914-1915 during a tramping holiday Mr H A Fletcher took in the Franz Joseph area. Twelve men are holding equipment and posing in front of three tents. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 10.6 x 15 cm Provenance: Purchased from Quilters Bookshop, Wellington, 1992 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MSX-3471 : Fletcher, H A : Diary of a trip to Franz Joseph Glacier.

Date: 1936

From: New Zealand Railways: [Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1920-1969]

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch

Reference: Eph-B-RAIL-1936-01

Description: Front cover shows rail car driver at the controls, and the view in front. Inside are pictures of models of rail car, West Coast hotels, and a map of the road and air connections to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers from Hokitika. Extended Title - Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet, folded in four, each section 285 x 114 mm.

By: Dawber, Alan Royden, 1917-1992

Reference: PAColl-8279

Description: Photographs relating to the West Coast Region, mainly covering rivers and bridges, buildings, and beaches. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-116194 to 116252 Quantity: 59 b&w copy negative(s).

Date: 1997 - 1998

From: [Posters concerning the environment and environmental protection. 1990s]

By: Hager, Nicolas Alfred, 1958-

Reference: Eph-C-ENVIRONMENT-1998-02

Description: Arrangement of text. Lists about 60 prominent New Zealanders as supporters. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, on sheet 420 x 298 mm. Provenance: Donated by Nicky Hager in 1998.

Date: ca 1925

From: East, Pamela: Photographs of groups visiting the Canterbury outback, family portraits, and Maori

Reference: PAColl-6917-2

Description: The people in these photographs look like tourist groups who have just got out of a bus. They are photographed aginst scenic backdrops of forest covered hills, river valleys and mountains; they are showen picnicing in similar locations; some of the locations are identifiable and include Otira, Otira Gorge and Tunnel, Arthurs Pass, and the gravel reaches of the upper Waimakariri River. Some of the images show groups of people associated with corrugated iron huts. Quantity: 40 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 2001

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-673-024/046

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues, includes: Shows scientists' adhock research into the potential uses of genetic modification at the expense of commonsense. Comment on the intimidation tactics of Qantas Airlines toward Air New Zealand. Singapore Airlines are shown as Air New Zealands big sister ally. Christine Rankin considers taking further action following the release of the Employment Courts findings. Shows the Government (surfer) riding the knowledge wave only to be wiped out and lodged head first in the sand. Discussion between an Israeli soldier and Palestinian child. The soldier is trying to explain to the child how violence and retaliation works. The child just wants to play and go to the movies. Shows Helen Clark dealing with Steve Maharey and his use of obscene language. Shows members of the Electoral Reform Committee as angelic, working for the best interests of the country while having vested interests in the Committees outcome. Helen Clark calls on the All Blacks to crush the Australians while they've down. New Zealand reaction to the loss by the All Blacks to the Australians. Shows All Black Anton Oliver taking the blame for the loss against Australia. Comment on the Qantas involvement in running Ansett into the ground and leaving small creditors in ruins. Comment on the lack of constructive action being taken by the Pacific Forum to deal with global warming and the consequent rising of the ocean level. Shows Helen Clark encouraging all her Ministers to keep pets. Jim Anderton is shown wrapped in the arms of his pet octupus (Peoples' Bank). Shows West Coast MP, Damien O'Connor, addressing an audience about local mining and the poor decision made by Alliance MP Sandra Lee. He is reminded by a miner in the wings that his seat is still marginal. Shows Jim Anderton and Sandra Lee observing the Reefton Alliance office being pelted with food in reaction to Sandra Lee saying 'no' to mine expansion in the area. Shows a new army armoured vehicle running over an air force plane. Comment on the current situation where the armies supplies are being boosted while the air force is having its wings clipped. Shows thugs from the power company breaking into a persons house to extract money for the latest exorbitant power bill. Shows an All Black player finishing a Springbok (South African Rugby Team) and still feeling hungry. He thinks he could polish off the entire Australian Rugby Team (Wallabies) as well. Shows the relationship between government controlled power generators, empty lakes and increased revenue for power for the Reserve Bank. Shows a proposed statue for the entrance of the Sydney Harbour. Comment on Australia's policy to exclude refugees. Shows Michelle Boag's National Party purge of Parliamentary faithful. Comment on the level of ignorant public opinion over the boat people refugees trying to gain entry to Australia, by people ringing talkback radio. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: [19--]

Reference: PAColl-D-0673

Description: Aerial view of gold dredge tailings, possibly in West Coast Region. Southern Alps can be seen in the distance. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 402 x 505 mm mounted on card

Date: 1993

By: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-; NZ Truth (Newspaper)

Reference: H-091

Description: Cartoon featuring Jim Bolger and Ruth Richardson Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

Date: 1885

From: Moreton, Samuel Horatio, 1845?-1921 :Mostly Westland. No 3 Folder. [1885]

Reference: E-178-f-004

Description: Ferryman halfway across the Cook River. Buildings can seen on the flat land at the base of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 195 x 329 mm