Places

Date: 1913-1914, 1917-1919, 1942 [transcribed 2007]

By: Simpson, Andrew, active 2007

Reference: MSDL-0248

Description: Comprises transcriptions of note pad jottings by Percy Cecil Brockett during 1917. Also comprises transcriptions of letters relating to the Brockett family. Partial transcriptions of letters located at MS-Papers-2406. Accompanying material - Accompanied by biographical notes on Brockett family Arrangement: The transcriptions are arranged by five sections by author. First section is notes by Percy Brockett (1 Dec 1917-8 Jan 1918). Second is transcribed letters by Percy to his brother Fred and sister-in-law Marg (18 Nov 1917-11 Feb 1919). Third is letters by Charles Frederick Brockett to his son Percy (5 May-9 Jun 1913). Fourth is letters by Archie Brockett to his brother Percy (14 Aug-24 Sep 1914). Fifth is a letter by Rev N F E Robertshawe to Percy (10 Nov 1942). Quantity: 192 kilobyte(s). 1 Electronic document(s). Provenance: Donor is a descendant of Brockett family

Date: July 1982

From: [Posters and other ephemera of A3 size relating to Maori issues. 1980-1984]

By: Wellington Media Collective

Reference: Eph-C-MAORI-1980/1984-01

Description: Poster illustration shows the tā moko of Te Pēhi Kupe and an arrangement of text. Includes dates and locations of events held on 12 July to 14 July, 7:30pm at Wesley Lounge, Red Cross Rooms, Cannons Creek Community Centre. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 420 x 297 mm. Processing information: Description and title update 1 December 2023. Previous reference: Eph-C-MAORI-1982-01.

Date: 1905-1943 [transcribed 2007]

By: Simpson, Arthur John, 1905-1979

Reference: MSDL-0249

Description: Transcript of the two volume memoirs of Arthur J Simpson with an appendix comprising of a transcript of loose papers that accompanied the two main volumes. The memoirs covers his reminiscences from his early childhood, family members, education, marriage and his working career as a teacher at various schools in Taranaki and Waikato regions. Quantity: 505 kilobyte(s). 1 Electronic document(s). Provenance: Donor is a descendant of Arthur John Simpson

Date: 1940s

From: Dominion Museum Education Service Māori posters

By: Dominion Museum (N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-C-MAORI-1940s-02

Description: Information sheet printed on both sides. One side relates to Maori canoes - tree-felling, hollowing out. Shows a mokihi or raft, a river canoe, war canoe and fishing canoe as well as a canoe bailer. Shows a reproduction of a picture of canoes at Gisborne in 1836, by Joel Samuel Polack. The other side shows scenes of Maori warfare and weaponry, reproductions of pictures of war canoes, a haka, patu and other weapons (includes George French Angas' "Weapons and implements of war ; warriors preparing for a fight" 1847; his "War dance before the Pah of Oinemutu, near Rotorua Lake"; and J I McDonald's [Alarm in a Maori pa] 1906); a photograph of a model of a pa in the Dominion Museum, and a picture of the earthworks at Gate Pa. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) 2 copies. Physical Description: Photolithograph on both sides of sheet 293 x 457 mm. Processing information: Description changed and poster re-housed 20 November 2023.

Date: 1897-1950 [transcribed 2007]

By: Bailey, Harry, 1879-; Kelly, Berwyn, active 2007

Reference: MSDL-0250

Description: Memories of the Otago goldfields (1897-1902?) written in 1950 Quantity: 167 kilobyte(s). 1 Electronic document(s). Provenance: Original document left to Berwyn Kelly (née Bailey), transcribed by Murray Kelly from a typewritten copy of the original, written by her grandfather Harry Bailey about 1950. The original was written in an exercise book with no paragraphs or chapters and the narrative ended suddenly. There may have been another exercise book of memories, presumed lost.

Date: 1940 - 1945

By: Casa, Paul, 1903-2001

Reference: Curios-021-016

Description: Includes small paua carvings of a tiki, a fantail and a bow-tie. Quantity: 3 curio(s). Physical Description: Paua carvings, sizes varying around 50 x 25 mm. Provenance: From the collection of Paul Casa, 2003. Transfers: Transferred from Manuscripts A2003-067..

Date: 1968

From: Chilton St James School : School records

Reference: MSD12-0049

Description: Label: Cobrook Quantity: 1 12" disc(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A99-212) Donated by Chilton Historical Trust, Lower Hutt

Date: 1869-1955

By: Holmes, Duncan, active 1955-2007

Reference: MSDL-0252

Description: Memoirs of Holmes visiting his great Aunt Kate in Deep Cove, British Columbia in 1955 and later on in the 1960s. Details family history of the McNaughtan family who first emigrated to New Zealand from Scotland. Includes a transcript of Robert McNaughtan's shipboard account, (written at the age of 13) of their journey aboard the Oamaru in 1882, arriving at Port Chalmers 29 January 1883. Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 74 kilobyte(s). 1 Electronic document(s).

Date: between 1933-1940

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-045153-G

Description: The ship Remuera in Wellington Harbour, photographed by Sydney Charles Smith between 1933-1940. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Remuera at Wellington NZ St Gerard's Monastery, in the background, was built in 1933. The Remuera was bombed in 1940. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1924

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-045572-G

Description: Wellington's first trolley bus, or trackless tram, at Kaiwharawhara. Photographed by Sydney Charles Smith in 1924. This trolley bus (or trackless tram) was built by Associated Equipment Co. Ltd, London, for Inglis Brothers (New Zealand agents). Inglis Brothers had received it by 10 September 1924. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: 1925-1935 (194-)

By: Entrican, Alexander Robert, 1898-1965

Reference: MS-Papers-1963

Description: Describes early stages of pulp and paper industry in NZ; including visits of William Adamson of Lancashire as advisier, 1925 and 1934, developments in newsprint manufacturing techniques, author's study visits overseas and changes in directorship of NZ Forest Service. Article appears to be incomplete. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (16 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)

Date: 25 Jul 1962

From: Chilton St James School : School records

Reference: MSD10-0016

Description: Label: Sonic Recording Studios, Wellington Quantity: 1 10" disc(s).

Date: 1911

By: Findlay, John George (Sir), 1862-1929

Reference: Curios-028-024

Description: A diamond-shaped trowel, engraved on its surface: Waikeria Reformatory Prison. This trowel was used by the Honourable Sir John Findlay, Minister of Justice to lay the foundation stone. 24th November 1911 Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Silver, wooden and metal handle, in green velvet bag Provenance: Donation: Mrs H R Findlay, New York, 10 December 1952. Collection of Sir John Findlay Transfers: Possibly separated from PAColl-8742..

Date: 1963

From: Chilton St James School : School records

Reference: MSD12-0048

Description: Label: HMV Quantity: 1 12" disc(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A99-212) Donated by Chilton Historical Trust, Lower Hutt

Date: [1898-1938?]

From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0151-33-05

Description: Petition for the return of land at Waitara that was originally sold by non-owners Quantity: 4 leaves (4 pages). Physical Description: typescript

Date: 1903

Reference: Objects-0624

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Comprises a painted wooden plaque with written text in pencil. Also includes a photocopy of the same words written in italics, photocopied on to pink paper. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 object(s) containing two pieces. Physical Description: Pencil and ink on white painted wooden board, 145 x 205 x 22 mm. Processing information: Description edited 19 December 2023 as part of the Objects survey; Previous reference: Curios-029-038. Previous title: [Elliott, Gabriel], 1874-1962 :This memorial window is placed in this first Pakeha church erected in the King Country, to commemorate the sacred pact between the Government and the Maori chiefs, that no hotels to sell liquor be opened within this area. Gabriel Elliott minister, Otorohanga June 19 1903 - John Ormsby for Maori chiefs.

Date: 1997

From: Adams, Joy, fl 1997 : Indexes to Old St Paul's marriage registers (pre-1855) and Korokoro School admission registers (1904-1994)

Reference: MSDL-0061

Description: Comprises alphabetical index to Korokoro School admission registers, 7 Mar 1904 to 27 Nov 1994 Database can be searched by first and/or last name. Quantity: 1 database.

Date: 1934

By: Carrington, Arthur Hugh, 1895-1947

Reference: MS-0470

Description: Title continues:`...of New Zealand by the descendants of Tahu-potiki. Collected and written by A H Carrington.' Typescript, with author's corrections, of an unpublished work and foreword by M Gilfedder. Publication - Published as `Ngai Tahu: a migration history; The Carrington text' (ed) Te Maire Tau and Atholl Anderson, Bridget William Books, Wellington 2008 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 219 leaves). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (26 cm; ¼ blue morocco, blue buckram) Finding Aids: Includes index.

Date: 18 Nov 1936

From: Lovelock, John Edward (Jack), 1910-1949 : Papers

Reference: MSY-1800-145

Description: Newspaper cutting from The Weekly News shows Lovelock visiting his old school, Timaru Boys' High School. Second image on the cutting captures Lovelock speaking at a civic reception. Quantity: 1 newspaper cutting. Physical Description: Newspaper cutting 145mm x 285mm, on page 340mm x 210mm

Date: 1875-1978 [transcribed 2007]

By: New Zealand Society of Genealogists

Reference: MSDL-0247

Description: Electronic transcription of the original school admission registers - Infants (1882-1935), Boys (1875-1925), Girls (1875-1925), Main (1926-1978). Original registers (MSY-3238 to MSY-3274) are held by Alexander Turnbull Library with the exception of the Girls (1875-1882) and Boys (1877-1881) registers which are held by the Beaglehole Room, Victoria University Library. Source of title - Transcribed from item Arrangement: The spreadsheet arranged in surname alphabetical order. It is a merger of Boys, Girls, Infant and Main admission registers and comprises 14 fields - register, register number, former number, administration date, sort date (yyyy/mm/dd), name (surname, forename), parent, address, birth date, last school, last day, destination, and comment Quantity: 9 megabyte(s). 1 Electronic document(s). Processing information: BIFF is a spreadsheet file format developed by Microsoft. BIFF 8X is a native file format of Microsoft Excel XP. (".xls" (Binary Interchange File Format (BIFF) v. 8).