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Date: [ca 1890-1936]

By: Abernethy, William, 1865-1930?; Allen, (Miss), active 1910s; Blencowe, James Rasdell, 1871-1945; Carberry, M V, active 1910s; Churton, C E, active 1904; Ellerbeck Studio; James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland); Le Grice, Edward, 1881-1959; Marsh, Robert George Stanley, 1862?-1940; Peter Pan Studio; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Raphael Tuck & Sons (Firm); Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers); Taylor, T E, active 1899; Walker, George Allen, -1915; William Beattie & Company; Wilson, William Thompson, 1882-1917

Reference: PAColl-0718

Description: A collection of postcards and printed views (possibly from a magazine) of New Zealand scenes primarily of towns and cities rather than scenic views. They include one of two Maori women washing clothes at Rotorua, another of the Royal visit in 1927 and a family group of seven men and three women possibly taken in Belfast. A number of the postcards have been used. Also included are five original photographs which have been captioned with the family connections: a soldier in uniform, possibly named Ralph Ferguson; Uncle Henry Babe's wedding photograph; cousin Violet Bradford in America; Albert and Elizabeth (Eliza) Babe (brother and sister) and four others; Thomas and Fanny Babe (grandpa and grandma) with Eliza, Harold, Albert, Olivia, Queenie and Gladys. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s). 55 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: [ca 1890-1950]

From: Smytheman, V :Photographs from World War II and an album of New Zealand scenes

By: Collins, Tudor Washington, 1898-1970

Reference: PAColl-0531-1

Description: Scenic views of New Zealand including a number of the glass houses and parks of Wanganui and New Plymouth. There are also an old photograph of W Stack's Hotel in Hastings with men and horses outside (in poor condition); a woman in what may be a 1930 Chrysler Plymouth with another snow away from the tyres; the gravestone of Julius von Haast; Queen's Wharf, Wellington showing a recently returned troop transport ship; an orchestra performing at the 1907 Christchurch exhibition; men of the No. 19 Platoon with a car at the summit of the Rimutakas; postcard from P B Davis to Mr A French showing a group of First World War soldiers with the message that they are about to leave for France; and six children at the base of a large Maori carving with a bell attached at Ohinemutu. Arrangement: Negative housed at 1/2-053380 Quantity: 50 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [Between 1878 and 1915]

From: Brown, Thomas Watson, 1878-1947 :Photograph albums relating to New Zealanders in the South African War and of New Zealand scenes

By: Zachariah, Joseph, 1867-1965

Reference: PA1-q-329

Description: Album of photographs, mostly relating to New Zealanders in the South African War, but also including many which show the D Battery, 1st New Zealand Mounted Rifles at various military camps in the Wellington region. Many show groups of soldiers, with surnames noted. One view shows the Opening of Parliament in 1898, with a parade of D Battery; and a few show the opening of the Star Boating Club in Wellington. Some images taken by unidentified photographers, some probably taken by Thomas Watson Brown. The earliest image was taken in 1878, and shows a home in Masterton; another image shows a work picnic with a group in a tug-of-war at Day's Bay, in 1912; a group portrait of staff in the Mines Department taken in Wellington, 1907; and a group portrait of the 10th anniversary reunion of the 1st New Zealand Contingent, held in Wellington, 21.10.1909, taken by Zak Studios, No. 7275. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Blue cover with gold embossed decoration, 280 x 390 mm

Date: 1845 - 1900 - 1929

Reference: Eph-A-SPORT-1800/1929

Description: Includes: 1845: Programme of sports, Wellington, New Zealand, January 22, 1845. Anniversary fete [includes Sailing match, whaleboat race, hurdle race, hack race, rural sports (jumping in sacks, donkey race, etc)] 1906: United Friendly Societies' Sports. A&P Association's Ground [Carterton?], on Boxing Day 1906. [Programme] 1907: New Zealand International Exhibition 1906-07. Axemen's carnival held in the Exhibition ground, and Besses o' th' Barn Band. Thursday and Saturday, 17 & 19 January 1907. Official programme 1909: Victorian Lacrosse Association (Melbourne). Official handbook, season 1909 1912: Napier 1912 Industries Week. Sports programme [and] amusements guide, August 14th to 22nd [1912] 1914: Marton Junction Athletic Club. Second annual sports meeting to be held on Marton Racecourse, Wednesday March 4th, 1914. Official programme 1919: Caledonian Society of Otago. Seventh annual junior sports and bands display. Caledonian Grounds, 1 Novemner 1919. Order of events New Zealand Sports Gala; proceeds devoted to Cottage Hospital, Sutton Coldfield. Saturday 12th April 1919. Souvenir programme (Shows Maori haka on cover, and events include haka) 1922: Hawke's Bay Highland Society. Annual caledonian sports. Saturday February 11 1922. Programme 1928: IXe Olympiade, Amsterdam, 1928. Identity card for Norma Wilson, New Zealand Quantity: 10 programmes. Physical Description: Pamphlets and booklets, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources

Date: 1865-1916

From: Wilson, Joseph Lowthian, 1846-1926 :Photograph albums

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

Reference: PA1-q-1133

Description: News and personal photographs, taken and collected by J L Wilson, featuring North Canterbury 1868-1916, predominantly dated 1899-1909. Series include: testing the Kaiapoi river dredge and associated luncheon at Oddfellows hall; scenes from Rangiora (gas works, Victoria Park, High Street, Borough Council, Magistrate's Court); Wilson family photographs, including Leonard Wilson and family, Mr and Mrs J L Wilson and mother-in-law Emma Matthews, various outings, and Jamie's first day at school; collected images of North Island scenes (Huntly, Ohakune, Raurimu, Paekakariki, Hamilton); honorary Colonel Lady Plunket presenting colours to Amuri Mounted Rifles at Culverdon, with Colonel Davies, Lieutenant Colonel Hawkins, Lieutenant Northcote (also visit to Kaiapoi Domain and Horsley Down); Kaiapoi scenes (J Beswick's store, Woollen store, ferry, High Street, Cam Road, road bridge, ketch courier, suspension bridge, Charles Street, Raven Street); fancy dress on the SS 'Runic'; and military cadets parading at Rangiora and Lancaster Park. Events include train derailment at Sefton, unveiling of the Kiapohia monument, opening of runanga hall (Tuahiwi), Estelle Wilson's marriage to Oram, party celebrating opening of new Woollen Mills warehouse (Manchester Street, Christchurch), Arbour Day at Kaiapoi Domain, laying of the foundation stone of the Otira Tunnel (Booth, Reese, Howland, Moore, Kaye, Quane, [Lorrison?], Allen, Forster, Williams, and Dobson), Buss farewell garden party at McFarlane's (Rangiora), Lincoln College prize day, Grace and Stead wedding, unidentified Maori wedding, 1901 royal visit (Christchurch), Antarctic expedition garden party at J Kinsey's, Governor Plunket's visit (Waimate), banquet honouring R J Seddon (London), and fire at Woollen Mills costume and cap factory (Cashel Street, Christchurch). Named figures include E W Ralph and his daughter, T Turnbull (in garden at Beauthorne with J L Wilson), Mr A G Ashby, C Moody (on horseback), Mr and Mrs Millar with E Parham, and Makumaku. Group photographs include: Pearce, R Moore, T Wilson, J L Wilson, and C J Cox outside Kaiapoi Press office; Sir John Hall and executive committee of the Christchurch exhibition; E Wildon (president) and Christchurch Golf Club; veterans Perrin, Lane, Dudson, Wright, Bannister, and McDonald outside Kaiapoi Working Men's Club; Kaiapoi Shipping Company promoters; reunion of 'Glentanner' shipmates; Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Committee; Blackwell family; and competitors in North Canterbury ploughing match (W Cunningham's farm). Buildings include Press Newspaper offices (Cashel Street and Cathedral Square), Kaiapoi Woollen Mills (exterior and engine room interior), Kaiapoi Shipping Company premises, Leonard Wilson's greenhouse and conservatory, Christchurch Post Office, St Mary's Church (Timaru), Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Christchurch), Mrs Emma Matthew's cottage, and Horsley Down church. Miscellaneous images include white swans at Kaiapoi Domain, a bunch of bananas, workers and children during harvesting oats at Geo Chilton's farm (Southland), avenue in Samoa, harvesting fleet at Gould and Cameron's farm (Canterbury Plains), repairing overhead wires on for trams (Christchurch), girls in costume (bazaar at King Edward's barracks), Empire Bridge wash out, Timaru penny, R J Alexander memorial (Kaiapoi), Waimakariri Gorge rail bridge, children riding cow, coach at Bealey (West Coast road), Rolleston River bridge, SS 'Wootton' and SS 'Kairaki' (Kaiapoi), Boy Scouts at Woodend, and Queen Victoria monument (Kaiapoi). Postcards include Fairfield Freezing Works and scenes from the United Kingdom (some are hand coloured). Illustration of earthquake and tidal wave (South America, 1867). Also newspaper clippings of fire at Woollen Mill's Men's hostel (Kaiapoi) and shipmates from 'Chariot of Fame' at jubilee. Burton Brothers named photographers of some collected images. Also contains Wises 1895 hand coloured and annotated map of Kaiapoi. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Photograph album

Date: [ca 1890s-1910s]

By: Sarony Studio (Wellington, N.Z.); Marsh, Robert George Stanley, 1862?-1940

Reference: PAColl-9983

Description: Photographs taken circa 1890s-1910s relating to the family of Mr Michael T and his wife Elizabeth Marshall who emigrated from Ireland to New Zealand and became part of the Catholic community in Newtown, Wellington. Images show: -The Marshall's house and garden at 1 Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington. Two of the Marshall children standing outside. One child is possibly Kathleen Johanna Marshall (born 1888). Cabbages in a vegetable garden in foreground. Photograph taken circa 1892 by Sarony Studio of Wellington. -Unidentified group of men and children near a bank, circa 1910s, possibly during a 'Children of Mary' outing in the Wellington district. Photographer unidentified. -Unidentified group, circa 1910s, on horse-drawn cart, featuring a family friend of the Marshall's named Mary Hanrahan. Photographer, and location, unidentified. -Unidentified group, circa 1910s, on horse-drawn cart, next to Lake Tikitapu. Hand-coloured. Photographer unidentified. -View of Wonderland at the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition in Christchurch (1906-1907), from the top of the water chute. Hand-coloured. Photograph taken by Robert George Stanley Marsh. Other - Michael and Elizabeth Marshall emigrated from Ireland to New Zealand. They lived in Martin Square, Te Aro, Wellington and later moved to 1 Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington. They had six children and their daughter Kathleen married John Chambers. K and J Chambers had one son, the donor's husband Desmond John Chambers. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Michael and Elizabeth Marshall emigrated from Ireland to New Zealand and lived in Martin Square, Te Aro, Wellington. They later moved to 1 Owen Street, Newtown, Wellington. They had six children and their daughter Kathleen married John Chambers. K and J Chambers had one son, Desmond John Chambers, who later married Bernadette Chambers. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w original photographic print(s) coloured by hand. Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints Provenance: Photographs came from the donor's husband's grandparents, Michael and Elizabeth Marshall. Transfers: From Ephemera Collection - Bernadette Chambers: Ephemera: Music programmes, Victoria College graduates menu and toast list, and accommodation ephemera. Also items for appraisal sent from Ephemera to Published and Cartographic..

Date: 1872

By: Fox, William, 1812-1893; Mueller, Mildred Violet, -1969; Mueller, Gerhard, 1835-1918

Reference: B-113-018

Description: A view from the face of the glacier looking upwards towards the Southern Alps, but viewed from above Fox Glacier was named after the artist who was Premier at the time of his visit in 1872 A similar view by Fox is held at B-198-009 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 255 x 415 mm Provenance: Originally owned by surveyor and mountaineer Gerhard Mueller. Lent by him for exhibition at the Christchurch International Exhibition, 1906 'Two fine little watercolours by the late Sir William Fox lent by Mr Gerhard Mueller of Auckland' according to the official record of the exhibition, p. 211 Transfers: Donated with B-113-109.