Places

Date: 1990

By: Brown, Joan, 1914-2006

Reference: MS-Papers-10575

Description: Life story of Joan Sedon written to inform her descendants about her generation of the Sedon family of Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (10 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter (completed in typescript)

Date: 1996

From: New Zealand Axemen's Association emblem patches

Reference: Objects-0889-2

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Emblem bearing a competing woodchopper in profile, wih the words 'Mobil New Zealand Axemen's Association Inc. Wanganui, 1996' Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Machine embroidery on cotton backed with linen reinforcement Transfers: Separated from MS-Group-2008.. Processing information: Description edited as part of Objects survey, 29 February 2024. Previous reference: Curios-043-004. Previous title: Maker unknown :[Shirt sew-on patch showing the emblem of the Mobil New Zealand Axemen's Association Inc team]. Wanganui, 1996.

Date: 1820-1906

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-28

Description: Contains copies of letters from various Maori and missionaries from all over the North Island with holographic notes appended in the hand writing of Piripi Walker of Ngati Raukawa, some with translations. Includes photocopies and commentary on the 1855 Northland document "Kote pukapuka ote Tarakona". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopies with mss annotations

Date: 1999

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

Reference: H-587-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. Shows a redneck's nightmare, ownership of the Whanganui River is given to Maori who loaded it onto the back of a truck and took it away. Comment on executive golden handshakes and reduntant workers having to sign up for the dole. Shows violent offenders at Paremoremo Prison selecting soft movies like 'The Sound of Music'. In the middle of a power blackout the family try and read the latest power bill, it's gone up. The effect on the opposition of Jonah Lomu being left on the reserve bench. Statue of Liberty calls for the poor and huddled masses but says 'no' to New Zealand lamb. Comment on New Zealand's response to America's tariffs on New Zealand lamb. The common man comments on Bill English upstaging Jenny Shipley at the National Party Conference. Maori MP calls for quotas in the public sector that will ensure employment for ethnic minorities. Hospital hygeine is called into doubt. A politician trys to sell the idea of deregulating the Dairy Industry. A woman comments to her husband that it's a good thing young men eventually grow out of wanting more sex. He wistfully agrees. Obituary for JFK Jr. 1960-1999 Comment on youth alcohol consumption. Auckland Hospital try to reassure the public all babies are born equally there but not necessarily treated equally after that. Comment on Christine rankin's over the top refurbishment of the dept of work and income. Celebration of three New Zealand triumphs. Mike Moore gets top job at WTO, the All Blacks beat the Australians and the Black Caps cricket team beat the English at Lords. Paul Holmes promotes his autobiography. F-16 fighter planes are promoted by an Air Force Officer. The lowering of the drinking age is debated in Parliament. Boys try to come to terms with the news that girls are better pupils than boys. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: June 1995

From: Dennis, Lawrence Samuel, 1915-2000 :Photographs relating to the career of Lawrence Samuel Dennis

Reference: PA1-o-1719

Description: Includes - Sharon Dell, Jonathan Dennis, and Cheryl Browne. Sharon Dell's induction as director of Whanganui Museum. Americas Cup parade, Wellington. Teri's 75th birthday party. Group of women and children at a gathering. Lawrence and Patricia Dennis with two women and a man in a rural setting. Landscape views on the way to Pirinoa Station, Wairarapa. Friends, families, children, a cat, and a communal meal. Source of title - Title supplied by the Library Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1937-1997

By: Cyprus Community of Wellington and New Zealand Inc

Reference: ATL-Group-00920

Description: A collection of negative images from the Cyprus Community of Wellington from 1937 to 1997. Includes photographs of Cypriot New Zealanders serving with the New Zealand forces during World War Two, weddings, picnics, and dances. Also shows snack bars and cabarets operated by members of the Cypriot community during the 1950s and 1960s, which were the beginnings of Wellington’s cafe society. Also includes a photocopied document with photocopies of the images with contextual information, including names and dates. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Negatives catalogued at 1/2-179522 to 179533, 179692 to 179704, 179746 to 179759, 179830 to 179854, 179877 to 179892, 180165 to 180174, 180286 to 180291, 180317 to 180322. Quantity: 102 b&w copy negative(s) Copy negatives 4 x 5 inches. 1 folder(s). Processing information: ATL group created in September 2023 to combine the different formats in this collection. Previous Unit ID: PAColl-5338.

Date: 1995

From: Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Twenty-two cartoon bromides from Otago Daily Times. 1 March to 31 March 1995.

Reference: H-271-012

Description: Shows Ken Mair and another Maori activist (his deputy) standing beside a tree in the Moutoa Gardens in Wanganui. Ken Mair is explaining the exceptions to the rule about keeping non-Maori out of the Gardens. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Garrick Tremain Moutoa Gardens was the scene of an 80-day Maori occupation in early 1995. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: [between ca 1860-1994]

From: Shelton, Lindsay, 1938-: Collection

Reference: Series-6834

Description: Collection comprises photographs relating to the Stevens and Shelton families of Marton and Palmerston North. Taken by a range of photographers between circa 1860 and 1994. Images chiefly relate to Norman Leslie Shelton and his wife Dorothy Mamie (nee Stevens), and Dorothy's siblings Flora Alexandra (Lexie) Stevens and Edward Eric Stevens. Includes 19th century portraits of Shelton and Stevens family members. Also includes portraits of their relatives of the McNaughton and McKinnon families of Southland. Negatives are all unidentified but show scenes and people, in and around houses and gardens, [in Whanganui?]. Includes living room interiors, gardens, [Cape Egmont?] lighthouse, [school?] girls, and a group with a clergyman [at a christening?]. Comprises 35 b/w images taken circa 1960s, 8 colour images taken circa 1960s, and 7 b/w taken in the 1940s. Inscriptions on the reverse of many photographs, which identify people, were written by various family members; including Lindsay Shelton, Flora Alexa Stevens, and Dorothy Shelton. Lindsay Shelton also wrote identifying information on post-it notes, which have been photocopied and housed with the revelant prints. Title supplied by Library. Collection relating to Norman Leslie Shelton can be found at Library reference MS-Group-00261. Collection relating to Flora Alexa Stevens can be found at Library reference ATL-Group-00060. Lindsay Shelton is the son of Norman Leslie Shelton and Dorothy Mamie, and nephew of Flora Alexa (Lexie) Stevens. Quantity: 418 b&w original photographic print(s). 35 b&w original negative(s). 21 colour original photographic print(s). 8 colour original negative(s). 4 album(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints, film negatives, photograph albums Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Shelton, Norman Leslie, 1905-1980: Papers (MS-Group-0261) - From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1893 : Stevens, Flora Alexa, 1897-1986 : Papers. See also Published collections. - To Ephemera Collection - 3 envelopes for containing commercially developed films/prints at Eph-A-PHOTO-Stevens-1950/1960s. Processing information: This collection record was updated on 19 March 2015 to include all accessions of photographic material relating to the Stevens and Shelton families that have been donated by Lindsay Shelton. Photographs donated in 1993 and 1994 were previously described as PAColl-3292. The original reference number assigned to the record, PA-group-00655, was changed to Series-6834 in July 2022.

Date: [ca 1895]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-026

Description: Begins with a contents list and comprises notes in English and Maori on many aspects of iwi history and battles in the Whanganui, Taranaki and Waikato areas, whakapapa and newspaper clippings about West Coast Maori history. Some notes copied from other sources eg John White manuscripts. Other Titles - West coast notes Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume, 43 pages).

Date: 1975-1993

From: Heritage Incorporated : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-9427-12

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1985 - 1995

By: Sarjeant Gallery; Harding, William James, 1826-1899

Reference: Eph-A-ARTS-Sarjeant-01

Description: Includes cards and postcards showing photographic views of the Sarjeant Gallery, and reproductions of works by William James Harding, Matt Pine, Frank Denton, Andrew Drummond, Mervyn Williams, R P Moore, Laurence Aberhart, Bob Negrijn, Peter Nicholls, Neil Pardington, Peter Peryer, Don Driver. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 22 colour photo-mechanical print(s) (cards and postcards). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on cards, sizes varying from 140 x 110 mm, to 220 x 160 mm. Provenance: Deposited under legal deposit in 2000. Transfers: Cards reproducing works by painters and other artists accessioned by Drawings & Prints (DP-2000-028)..

Date: 1997

From: Battersby, Dorothy, fl 1940-1997 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5936

Description: Two histories of branches of the donor's family, John Martin and his wife Elizabeth who lived in Westport, and Marion Punch (nee Martin) who farmed at Raetihi with her husband, Joseph Pierce Punch. Battersby describes the family background of her subjects and provides detail of work, family and activities. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces). Laser photographs of John and Elizabeth Martin and Marion Punch

Date: 1999

From: Gray, Godfrey, 1941-: Papers

By: Gray, Godfrey, 1941-

Reference: MS-Papers-6488-1

Description: Indexed copy of Godfrey Gray's recollections of his career in New Zealand broadcasting from 1957-1991 Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Godfrey Gray, 1999

Date: 1989-1990

From: Wards, Ian McLean, 1920-2003 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8181-109

Description: `Wanganui's first decade', text of address delivered by Wards in Wanganui, 8 Aug 1990; also related correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: Sep 1994

From: Mackay, Lachlan Robert, fl 2015: Papers relating to Noel Ginn

Reference: MS-Papers-11917-2

Description: Contains transcript of Annette Facer's interview with Noel Ginn. Discusses his life, including school, the Great Depression, university studies, work, relationships with his parents (including caring for them in old age) and family, his Methodist religion, the Napier earthquake, pacifism, poetry, interest in horticulture, life in Australia, and personal relationships. Ginn's incarceration as a conscientious objector during World War II is discussed in depth (trial, camps, fellow prisoners, literature read, solitary confinement, prison wardens, Chinese prisoners, and release procedure) as is his relationships with and impressions of Archibald, Millicent, Terence, and James K Baxter. Also includes impressions of Archibald Charles Barrington and Rodney Eric Kennedy. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 1993 - 1995

Reference: Eph-D-PHOTO-EXHIBITION-1993/1995

Description: Includes: 1993: Don't push me, kana au e puhingia [ie puhinga]; photographs of street adults by Ann Shelton. The Dowse Art Museum, Laings Road Lower Hutt, 22 May - 25 July [1993] 1994: Keith Arnatt. "One foot has not yet reached the next street". Large scale photographs 1989-1992. City Gallery Wellington, 22 February to 24 April 1994. A British Council exhibition. Exhibitour. Werner Bischof 1916-1954; Swiss photojournalist. Dowse Art Museum Lower Hutt, 2 July - 4 September 1994. Toured by New Zealand Centre for Photography (2 copies) 1995: Second nature; Peter Peryer, photographer, New Zealand. Dead steer 1987. [New Zealand tour 1995-1997]. Organised by the City Gallery Wellington. Second nature; Peter Peryer, photographer, New Zealand. Self-portrait with rooster 1977. [New Zealand tour 1995-1997]. Organised by the City Gallery Wellington. Brian Brake, China; the 1950s. Photos of China in the 1950s by Brian Brake at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Buckle Street Wellington. August 29th - November 5th 1995 (2 copies) Brian Brake, China; the 1950s. Toured nationally for the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa by Exhibitour (2 copies) Wanganui seen 1960-1993. Photographs by Ans Westra. Sarjeant Gallery / Te Whare o Rehua / Whanganui; Queen's Park, Wanganui. November 11 1995 to February 11 1996 (2 copies) The volcanic zone; a photographic survey by Helen Mitchell. 2 December 1995 - 7 February 1996, Dowse Art Museum, Laings Road Lower Hutt New Zealand /Aotearoa (2 copies) Quantity: 8 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 595 x 420 mm.

Date: 16, 23 August, 13 Sept, 1994 - 16 Aug 1994 - 13 Sep 1994

From: The Men in Our Lives oral history project

By: Jones, David, 1914-1999

Reference: OHInt-0406-19

Description: David Jones born Wanganui, 1914. Outlines family background - maternal grandparents from County Cork, Ireland - mother born in Greymouth - Uncle Jack became Mayor of Greymouth. Talks about the West Coasters. Recalls the Chinese gold miners and the differences in their work conditions from the other miners. Describes growing up in Wanganui; family house in Keith Street; Masonic Lodge; father's fear of fire as a result of the great Raetihi bush fire in 1918. Recalls going to work in an electroplater's shop and at the age of 15 `doing a man's work for a slave wage'. Talks about the lack of a trade union covering electroplaters in Wanganui and the subsequent working conditions. Explains electroplating process. Moved to Wellington and recalls decent pay and work conditions and his first union meeting at the age of 22 when he requested that the Wanganui and Palmerston North area be covered by the engineers union which did eventuate. Explains that conditions had improved on moving back to his former job. Other recollections include: fishing; native school, Putiki; Maori canoes on the river; cherry trees planted by Mother Mary Aubert; influenza epidemic 1918; end of World War I celebrations; 1920s earthquake; big flood in 1926 and Foster's Hotel fire. Recalls declaration of World War II and joining Expeditionary Force, travelling in `The New Amsterdam' to Sydney, then to Singapore where they transferred to the `Aquatania' bound for Egypt. Was part of the 4th anti-aircraft regiment. Has vivid recall of events, relating many stories and mapping his movements during the war and comradeship. Talks about the dreadful living conditions during the war and gives his opinions on war. Mentions Battle of Alamein. Moved from the deserts to Bari, Italy and relates stories from the Sangro River. Talks about the fall of Cassino and experiences in Italy. Talks about life after the war and his research into rammed-earth building, using that method to build his own house which he describes. Talks about his book on the subject of rammed earth building that is being published at present. Recounts his involvement with RSA and Vietnam issues - was totally opposed to the Vietnam war. Gives reasons for living so long in Wanganui and the changes he has seen in the town. Recounts his involvement with the Four Seasons Theatre. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Abstracted by - Michelle Horwood Interviewer(s) - Susan Hawes Recorded by - Susan Hawes Venue - 22 Ngatarua Road, Wanganui Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007598-007600 ; OHC-006766-006767 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1917. Photocopies of 3 photographs: (1) David Jones Italy 1942; (2) David and Aunt Avril Jones and brother Lou; (3) David and Lou 1940.

Date: 10 Jul 1994

From: New Zealand Association of the Blind and Partially Blind 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

By: Osborne, Hilda Emily, 1907-1997

Reference: OHInt-0330-22

Description: Hilda Osborne was born in Wanganui in 1907. Outlines early education until forced to stop due to cataract problems. Mentions grandmother who was first headmistress of Key Street School. Details first contact with the Jubilee Institute through her three children. Recalls Sir Clutha Mackenzie, the Institute director and his replacement Joe Broadfoot. Talks about son's education as a physiotherapist. Discusses Wally Christiansen's appointment as Institute director in 1947. Details involvement with Jim May and Cyril White. Talks in detail about her son in law Terry Small, his divorce and her grandchildren. Details the opening of the Wanganui branch of the Dominion Association of the Blind in 1963, her position as branch chairman and the building of the Wanganui Centre for the Blind by the Foundation for the Blind. Mentions Jack Shortt and Frank Caple. Outlines entertainments and social activities in Wanganui and moving to larger premises in the National Party rooms. Disucsses her late husband's attitudes and restrictions regarding fraternising with blind people and their daughters' marriages. Mentions her remarriage in 1961. Recalls funding issues raised by the Association in the 1970's due to rising inflation. Talks about her replacement as branch chairman by John McDonald and further involvement with the blind community in Wanganui. Interviewer(s) - Greg Newbold Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009804 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3279.

Date: 10 Jul 1994

From: New Zealand Association of the Blind and Partially Blind 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

By: Liddington, Laurel Dorothy, 1927-2002

Reference: OHInt-0330-15

Description: Laurel Mutimer was born in Wanganui in 1927. Talks about her family, and enrolment in Institute for the Blind school in Auckland aged five. Recalls impressions of the school, the routines, students including her sister, teachers, food, exercise programmes, brownie and girl guide groups, disciplinary measures, segregation of the sexes, dances and various lessons. Mentions brief time in workshops and the products made. Outlines wage scale and pensions. Talks in detail about the Foundation library collections and the workings of the telephone exchange. Mentions Braille catalogue system. Shares memories of Clutha Mackenzie and Joe Broadfoot. Mentions marriage to Terry Small in 1949. Tells of the workshop committee and welfare committee, predecessors of the Dominion Association of the Blind. Depicts the restrictions on a boarder with the Foundation. Outlines marriage, time spent in Wellington, contact with the Association and return to Auckland. Talks about relationship and attitude between the Foundation and Association. Mentions Terry Small's Association presidency 1963 to 1967 and 1976 to 1983. Recounts opening of Association Branch at Wanganui and later the Centre for the Blind. Details involvement with Auckland 1YA Radio and Focus magazine. Gives impressions of Wally Christiansen and Jim May. Talks in detail about money management and the Blind Invalid's Benefit 1958. Mentions Bruce Kibblewhite. Tells of marriage to Les Liddington 1976. Discusses issues faced raising sighted and non-sighted children. Talks about house fire due to Guy Fawkes sky rocket. Illustrates social scene in Wanganui. Interviewer(s) - Greg Newbold Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009795, OHLC-004960 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3272.

Date: 11 Jul 1994

From: New Zealand Association of the Blind and Partially Blind 50th Anniversary Oral History Project

By: McDonald, John, 1935-

Reference: OHInt-0330-16

Description: John McDonald was born in 1935, in Wanganui. Backgrounds schooling and work career until a motor accident took most of his sight. Discusses meeting Jack Shortt, a social worker at Palmerston North hospital during rehabilitation process. Outlines registration with the Foundation for the Blind and involvement with the New Zealand Association of the Blind and Partially Blind. Mentions involvement in Wanganui branch with Hilda Osborne. Describes problems in workplace after accident including attitudes of management. Mentions meeting David Sherry. Talks about national conferences, Geoff Gibbs and advisory committees. Mentions time spent on Foundation Board of Trustees. Outlines problems with Foundation staff, funding issues, membership numbers and staffing. Discusses in detail the World Blind Union and their world assemblies. Names Pam Crothall as a fellow representative. Mentions the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind, the World Federation of the Blind and the International Federation of the Blind. Talks about Hadley School for the Blind in Illinois. Illustrates social activities at Wanganui branch of the Association. Interviewer(s) - Greg Newbold Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009796 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3273.