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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: 1913-1914

By: Clark & Matheson (Firm); Silverston, Harold, active 1914

Reference: PA5-0007

Description: Auckland Exhibition building, 1913-1914 taken by photographer Silverston. Verso contains message to Mum from Moh Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 88 x 139 mm

Date: 1914

From: [Ephemera relating to exhibitions in New Zealand. 1906-1924]

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1914-01

Description: Lists and gives biographical details and portraits of sports officials, including George Elliot, W R Holmes, A J Woodley. Gives the order of events, including sawing, a match between Lambert and Brinkman, chopping heats and finals, running races of 120 yards, one mile, 440 yards, two-mile bicycle race. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programme of 16 pages, 214 x 144 mm.

Date: 1913 - 1914

From: [Ephemera relating to exhibitions in New Zealand. 1906-1924]

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1913-02

Description: Image shows a night-time view of Auckland from above the Grafton Bridge, looking out towards North Head and Rangitoto. The street lights and house lights are on. The Electric fairy fountain may not be visible. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on paper 59 x 75 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in February 2015

Date: 1914-1940

By: Hyde, M A (Mr), active 1999

Reference: PAColl-6078

Description: Views of Dunedin, Auckland, Wanganui River, NZ Centennial Exhibition and RMS Niagara. The views of Auckland include the General Post Office, the Grafton Bridge, Auckland hospital Grounds, and "Wonderland" ammusement park at the Auckland Exhibition of 1913/1914. There is a view of part of the Botanical Gardens, Dunedin, and a hydro electric power house. Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) postcard.

Date: 1913 - 1914

From: [Ephemera relating to exhibitions in New Zealand. 1906-1924]

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1913-01

Description: Front shows a photograph of five people posed in a painting of an aeroplane, on which a flag "Auckland Exhibition" is flying. A sign on the tail has the monogram AGM / MAG / GAM / GMAs. The "passengers" are two women, a man, and two young girls. Message on back is dated January 1913, but it is possible that the message was written in January 1914, becuase the Auckland Exhibition opened in December 1913. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Auckland Jany 7 / 13 Dear Jessie Hope things are going alright. We are having a good look round the kiddies are keeping well. I am not sure if we will ever be back. Mother has got an engagement - flying an aero plane ... most likely ... Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph on postcard, 90 x 141 mm.

Date: 1914

From: [Ephemera relating to exhibitions in New Zealand. 1906-1924]

By: Tannahill, active 1913

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1914-01-cover

Description: Arrangement of text in an art nouveau designed cover. Show an axeman at the right, with his axe over his shoulder. Also shows an angel blowing a trumpet and crowing him with a laurel wreath. The signature R? Tannahill appears below the crest / logo of the Auckland Exhibition. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of programme.. Physical Description: Offset print on page 214 x 144 mm.

Date: 1 Jan 1914

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000257-G

Description: View taken from the Auckland Domain, site of the Auckland Exhibition (1913-1914). Houses in Parnell can be seen in the middle foreground. Mount Victoria and North Head, Devonport can be seen across the Waitemata Harbour with Rangitoto Island in the far distance. Photograph taken by William Archer Price (Price Photographic Company), 1914 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Auckland Harbour from Exhibition No 3061. Photo PPCo 1.1.14. Relationship complexity - A similar view, taken from the same vantage point on the same day, is at 1/2-000777-G Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1 Jan 1914

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000777-G

Description: View taken from the Auckland Domain, site of the Auckland Exhibition (1913-1914). Houses in Parnell can be seen in the middle foreground. Mount Victoria, Devonport and Northcote can be seen across the Waitemata Harbour. On the lefthand side are the Auckland wharves and outer city area. Photograph taken by William Archer Price (Price Photographic Company), 1914 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Auckland Harbour from Exhibition. No 3056. Photo P.P.Co. 1.1.14. Relationship complexity - Another view, taken from the same vantage point, on the same day, is at 1/2-000257-G Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches