Places

Date: 1844 - 1890

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Keesing, G S (Mr), active 1960s

Reference: D-001-009-a

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha on 11 May 1844. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. This copy lacks a printed inscription on the recto of copy D-001-009 "Presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph in two tints 220 x 840 mm on sheet 285 x 890 mm Provenance: Donation: G S Keesing

Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: D-001-023

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 142 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm

Date: 1893

From: Various artists :[Watercolour and pencil drawings by members of the Lysaght and Stowe families. ca 1870-1930]

By: Lysaght, Emily Muriel, 1875-1971

Reference: B-190-075

Description: A view of the Spanish training vessel 'Nautilus', in Wellington Harbour in July 1893. It has three masts and bears the Spanish naval ensign. The Eastern hills can be seen in the background; in the foreground, thick bush and trees Other Titles - Nautalus 7/93 Other Titles - Nautilus Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - "Nautalus" 7/93 [in pencil]; Verso - top centre - EM Stowe / Wellington 1893 [in pencil] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on artist's paper, 125 x 175 mm (sight)

Date: 1898 - 1974

By: Hutton, David Edward, 1866-1946

Reference: C-083-008

Description: Shows a group of fisherman on a wharf where some small boats are tied up. One man sits with a black and white dog at his feet, and talks to a man standing beside two barrels full of fish. One of the barrels has the initials JM in large letters on the side. Some shallow baskets of fish with one or two fish in them, lie in the foreground. Further away on the right, a man hoses down the wharf, in front of a flagstaff with a blue and red flag flying. A red buoy floats in the left foreground, and there are some abandoned fishing rods on the wharf at the left. Some buildings at Port Chalmers are visible in the left background. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [Signed and dated on original]. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on sheet 380 x 510 mm.

Date: 1898

From: Medley, Mary Catherine, 1835-1922 :Mary Medley's sketchbook No. 15. 1896-1899.

Reference: E-380-028/029

Description: A colourful scene in Feilding, showing crowds witnessing the arrival of the Governor, Lord Ranfurly. An archway has been decorated with greenery, and is topped with a sign reading Welcome. Flags and bunting fly from many buildings Lord Ranfurly's first visit to Feilding was in September 1898, his last in April 1904. The dates of surrounding drawings in this sketchbook suggest that the visit depicted was his first Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) (double page). Physical Description: Watercolour and pencil, over two pages, 165 x 460 mm

Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm); New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Manatū Aorere

Reference: D-001-023-a

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 221 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm Provenance: Donation: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Wellington, July 1994

Date: ca 1892-1906

Reference: PAColl-7321

Description: Photographs of: a panorama of Toko taken from the top of Bruce's Hill February 1906; the road through Toko showing the cleared land and some houses ca 1900; pack horses being loaded in the mud 1895; the New Zealand flag being raised in front of a crowd around some speakers 19 November 1900; two of men standing amongst planks in the first sawmill in Toko 1893; men next to logs at the Tariki Road Sawmill their names - Rudkin, Bridgeman, Beesley, Brosky, Cranen and Wilson ca 1900; the Tariki Road Sawmill showing the rail tracks leading to it; two of the children of Toko School in 1894 and 1896; three of school children tending the gardens and planting trees at the school 1900; group of Toko school children under some trees 1900; and the children of Toko Sunday School 1897. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-003366 to 003380 Quantity: 14 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negatives

Date: Circa 1890s

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: PA1-o-282

Description: Album of photographs taken by an undentified photographer. None of the people shown are named. The newspaper photographs have captions, and are of South Island scenes. One view is of a hilly region in India at Landour "the military part of Mussouri, India". Pages 27 to 39 are blank. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with black cover, red spine and corners; 25 x 32 cm

Date: [ca 1900]

From: Auckland Star :Negatives

By: Partington, William Henry Thomas, 1854-1940

Reference: 1/1-003124-G

Description: Shows four Maori women dressed in European clothing with piupiu worn as cloaks over their shoulders. They are standing in front of the Moutoa Flag which measures 8 feet in length by 5 feet 6 inches and is made of heavy quality white silk with a Union Jack oversewn on the upper left corner. Photograph taken by William Henry Thomas Partington. "...a banner known as the Moutoa Flag, was worked by the ladies of the [Wanganui] district and presented to the loyal Maoris. It was the inspiration of Mrs Logan, wife of Lt. Col. Logan, officer commanding the Imperial Forces stationed in Wanganui, that some practical expression of their gratitude from the ladies of the district be made to the loyal Whanganui chiefs to honour their victory against the Hauhaus at Moutoa Island. (from: Smart & Bates. 'The Wanganui story p. 106-) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 8.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1899

From: [Christmas cards sent by the office of Premier Richard Joseph Seddon. 1897, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905].

By: New Zealand. Government Printing Office

Reference: Eph-A-CARDS-Christmas-Seddon-1899-cover

Description: Cover shows the text and inset photographs of Premier Richard John Seddon, Major Robin and Captain R H Davies. The New Zealand flag is at top left, with an illustration of a steamship (the "Waiwera") behind it. Inside photographs show the Camp at Karori, the contingent on parade at Karori, On the march from Karori, the contingent being addressed at Jervois Quay, the Last Salute when leaving Wellington Wharf, and the S S Waiwera starting on its voyage (carrying troops to South Africa). Other Titles - Private Other Titles - December Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on Christmas greetings card 1899.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on cover of booklet of 8 pages, 145 x 220 mm.

Date: 1897

From: New Zealand. Army. Taranaki Rifle Volunteers :TRV Grand Military Ball, Drill Hall, New Plymouth, June 22nd 1897, under the patronage of the officers, staff officers and leading citizens of New Plymouth. M[sr] C.A.E.A. Clarke, esq, Vol G S Duane, C B Lever, Hon Sec. J Hooker, litho, N[ew] Plym[outh].

By: J Hooker (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-BALL-1897-01-cover

Description: Ball programme cover shows the flags of the Taranaki Volunteers and the Taranaki Militia (both featuring an image of Mt Taranaki). Between them is a portrait of Queen Victoria, and below are two rifles, crossed. The back cover shows an decorative border of poppies, and the names of the patrons of the event: Mr A E A Clarke was Alfred Edward Augustus Clark, 1859-1908 (ie no "e" on the end). Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Colour lithograph on cover spread, 100 x 123 mm

Date: 1900

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Partington, William Henry Thomas, 1854-1940

Reference: 1/2-012420-G

Description: Maori men in front of the Moutua flag. Copy of photograph originally taken circa 1900, probably by W H Partington of Whanganui. "...a banner known as the Moutoa Flag, was worked by the ladies of the [Wanganui] district and presented to the loyal Maoris. It was the inspiration of Mrs Logan, wife of Lt. Col. Logan, officer commanding the Imperial Forces stationed in Wanganui, that some practical expression of their gratitude from the ladies of the district be made to the loyal Whanganui chiefs to honour their victory against the Hauhaus at Moutoa Island. (from: Smart & Bates. 'The Wanganui story p. 106-) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1844 - 1890

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927

Reference: D-001-009

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha on 11 May 1844. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. Features noted include: Mount Hobson, Mount Eden, Captain Scott's farm, The positions of each tribe and their huts, the tribes which gave the feast carrying out provisions to their guests, a structure bedecked with handkerchiefs and shawls used as flags, an immense quantity of dried sharks, the chief police magistrate, Epiha a native chief on his own horse, Captain Fitzroy, Mr Sheppard the Colonial Treasurer, Mr Swainson the Attorney-General. A lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, (with title The New-Zealand festival), which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library, Dunedin. Words below the image read: The Maori feast depicted in this picture was one of then largest ever held in New Zealand. It was given by the Waikato chiefs. The site chosen was in the vicinity of Mt Hobson, at Remuera, near Auckland. About four thousand natives were present. A shed 400 yards long had been erected and was covered with blankets; and tents decorated with little flags, dotted the ground. The provisions comprised 11,000 baskets of potatoes, 9,000 sharks, 100 pigs, and large quantities of tea, tobacco, and sugar. A thousand blankets had been provided as presents. Governor Fitzroy, with his suite, visited the meeting on the 11th May 1844, when 1,600 natives, armed with guns and tomahawks, danced the wardance. The assembling of so large a force near the infant capital caused some uneasiness among the settlers, but admirable order was maintained throughout. The various tribes were accompanied by their missionaries, and religious services were well attended. The feast lasted about a week. Other Titles - The New-Zealand festival Inscriptions: Recto - "Presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph in two tints 220 x 840 mm on sheet 285 x 890 mm

Date: 1896

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to ships and shipping companies, mainly on voyages to New Zealand. 1890 -1899]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper); Baker, John Holland, 1841-1930

Reference: Eph-A-SHIP-1896-01

Description: An arrangement of text with the Union Steam Ship Co flag at the top. Printed at the Otago Daily Times Office. Accompanied by a loose sheet listing the passengers (confirmed by list in Otago Daily Times, Issue 10571, 18 January 1896, page 6) Inscriptions: Recto - top right - Mr Baker Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on booklet cover.. Physical Description: Letterpress, on cover 213 x 138 mm.

Date: 1894

From: Beere, Daniel Manders, 1833-1909 :Negatives of New Zealand and Australia

Reference: 1/4-034261-G

Description: Photograph taken by Daniel Manders Beere. Source of descriptive information - Negative register and photographer's lists. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 1642 - 1898

From: Tasman, Abel Janszoon, 1603-1659? :Abel Janszoon Tasman's journal. Amsterdam, Friedrich Muller & Co, 1898.

By: Gilsemans, Isaack, 1606?-1646

Reference: PUBL-0086-021

Description: Golden Bay in December 1642, during the visit of Abel Tasman. A canoe of Maori men in the foreground, and two views of Tasman's ships, the Heemskerck and the Zeehaen (both flying the Dutch flag), sailing away in the left foreground, and surrounded by canoes and firing their canon in the middle distance. A rowboat (the cockboat of the Zeehaen) is between the two ships, with its occupants being attacked in the centre. Also in the left foreground can be seen the Heemskerck's pinnace towing the Zeehaen's cockboat back to the two ships after the attack. The hills of Golden Bay form a backdrop to the scene. The canoe in the foreground appears to be double-hulled. The rowers all have topknot hairstyles. The man standing on the right at the prow of the canoe is wearing a woven garment, covering his shoulders and tied at the breast, while the others have loin-cloths, and in one case, a garment that envelopes the torso. Other Titles - Aldus verthoont de Moordenaers Bay Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 290 x 435 mm

Date: 1860 - 1890

By: A W (Artist), active 1870s?; Hogg, Neville William (Dr), 1927-2007

Reference: B-121-021

Description: Shows wooden three-storied house (if an attic window is included), painted yellow, with a fenced-in garden and a flagpole on the left, two women with long dark dresses and headscarves chatting on the road outside the fence, by the flagpole with the Union Jack flying. On the right is a rough fence with deciduous trees and there are further houses on the slope leading down to the harbour in the background. The scene is in the flatter part of the town that is some distance back from the waterfront. Picton had buildings of this size as early as the later 1860s, although the number of houses shown and the style of the womens' clothes suggest a later date of the 1880s or 1890s. Photographs in Pictorial Reference Service checked, along with the images reproduced in Henry D. Kelly's book 'As high as the hills ; the centennial history of Picton' (Whatamongo Bay, 1976), but no clue to the identity of the house has been found. Identity of the artist not known. The Library has a black and white photograph of a watercolour of "Wainui House, Nile Street, Nelson" (neg 47028 1/2) signed AW and dated 1893, location of original unknown, which could possibly be the work of the same artist, although the form of the monogram is different. The artist's style is competent and suggests some training. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Picton. N.Z.; Recto - bottom right - AW Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil, watercolour and gum arabic 227 x 336 mm

Date: 1890 - 1898

Reference: C-184-002

Description: Shows a lighthouse at Ohau Point, south of Makara, with a flag mast next to it, bearing two triangular flags: one blue, and one white with the letters R M. A sailboat can be seen on the water in the foreground Inscriptions: mat verso - centre left - Ohau Point [in pencil] Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on opaque glass, 225 x 315 mm (sight)