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Date: 1914

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-914

Description: Opens with a group of men on a tramp into the valley of the Orongorongo River in the southern Rimutaka Ranges. Included are views of the river and surrounding mountains, in particular Mount Matthews which they climbed posing for a photograph at the Mt Matthews trig station. There are views in the native forest and one looking over the Wainuiomata Valley. One image shows a group of men standing on the Fernside Railway Station labled as the "Mt Hector Party". This probably relates to a group of photographs later in the album recording a tramp in the Taraua Ranges. A group of five photographs records a trip to the Dawson Falls on Mount Egmont. There are views of the road leading to the falls through native forest, the group sitting on a huge rock below the falls, and the falls themselves. The other images in this group show the party on the Mountain, and loaded onto a cart at Eltham. Two pages of views of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, showing individual houses, Croyden School, and coastal scenes. A surveying trip to Kapiti Island. Views of the western cliff face of the island, the caretaker's house and surroundings, a tame deer, nautilus shells, and H E Girdlestone standing beside an 8 inch micrometer on a tripod. Views of the Volcanic Plateau showing Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro and the surrounding plains. The departure of the Main Expeditionary Force from Wellington during the First World War. The focus of these images is on the transports moored at the wharves, and the two escorting warships, the Japanese "Ibuki" and the British H M S "Minotaur", in the harbour. A group of women playing golf on the Waiwhetu golf links Family and friends at Eastbourne. Trip to the West Coast and the glaciers. Views of the main road south of Ross passing through heavy native forest, the Franz Josef Glacier and people climbing its ice fields, Mount Tasman, the Toaroha Rapids, and the Fox Glacier. There are also views of the Pelorus River and Bridge, the Buller Gorge, the Buller River, and the bridge on the road between Lyell and Inangahua. A general view of Greymouth where the party stayed with friends whoes two children were photographed driving peddle cars. A southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges. The route was by way of Mount Reeves, then down into the Tauherenikau River valley, along the river, then up to Mount Alpha and along the ridges to Hector and out again along the Waiotauru River to Otaki Forks. There are two photographs of members of the tramping party, as well as general views of the ranges, the rivers, a mountain tarn, and the Waihoanga Bridge. A visit to the Army training camp at Trentham. Photographs of individual soldiers and groups of soldiers and visitors. Three views of a man on horseback and a dog in the Manganuiateo River. Three images of surveyors making observations at a trig station using an 8 inch micrometer. Views of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1 August 1910

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

By: Gilmour Brothers (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-000571-G

Description: View of Raglan taken from Te Akau Hills, looking across the harbour. Taken 1 July 1910 by 'G Bros.' (Gilmour Brothers) of Raglan. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - centre left - Raglan. N.Z. from Te Akau Hills. No. 301; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - G.Bros. Protd. 1.7.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1 July 1910

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

By: Gilmour Brothers (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-001013-G

Description: View of Raglan taken from Long Street, with buildings on the left, some hidden behind trees, and an open field in the foreground. The harbour in the middle distance, with hills. Taken 1 July 1910 by "G. Bros.", Gilmour Brothers of Raglan. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Raglan from Long St. 112; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - G.Bros. Protd. 1.7.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: Circa 1911

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

By: Gilmour Brothers (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-000171-G

Description: General view of Raglan with Raglan Harbour beyond. The business premises of Gilmour Brothers Raglan stores, and Moon & Cameron, are visible, as well as the Harbour View Hotel. Taken circa 1911 by 'G B', probably Gilmour Brothers of Raglan. Dated from images in the same sequence of numbers. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Raglan. N.Z. 424. G.B. This image possibly part of a panorama which consists of G.B. numbers 422 (1/2-000170), 423 (1/2-000252), 424 (1/2-000171), 426 (1/2-000241), and 427 (1/2-000253). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1 August 1910

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

By: Gilmour Brothers (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-001051-G

Description: View of Raglan taken from Pungataka, looking across the harbour. Taken 1 August 1910 by 'G Bros.', probably Gilmour Brothers of Raglan. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Raglan N.Z. from Pungataka. No. 210; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - G.Bros. Protd. 1.8.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1 July 1910

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

By: Gilmour Brothers (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-000227-G

Description: View of Raglan taken from Aroaro [Aro Aro] Bay, looking across tidal mud-flats. Taken 1 July 1910 by 'G Bros.', probably Gilmour Brothers of Raglan. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Raglan. N.Z. from Aroaro Bay. 148; Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - G.Bros. Protd. 1.7.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1 August 1910

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

By: Gilmour Brothers (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-000518-G

Description: View of Raglan taken from Wharepuna, looking across Raglan Harbour. Taken 1 August 1910 by 'G Bros.' (Gilmour Brothers) of Raglan. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Raglan. N.Z. from Wharepuna. 257; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - G.Bros. Protd. 1.7.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1 August 1910

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

By: Gilmour Brothers (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-000930-G

Description: View of Raglan taken from Kopua, looking across the harbour. Taken 1 August 1910 by 'G Bros.', probably Gilmour Brothers of Raglan. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Raglan. N.Z. from Kopua. 287; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - G.Bros. Protd. 1.8.10 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 12 Feb 1917

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

By: Gilmour Brothers (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-001019-G

Description: Raglan, 12 February 1917. Photograph taken by the Gilmour Brothers. View shows Raglan, with the Harbour beyond. The business premises of the Gilmour Brothers (Raglan Stores) and Moon & Cameron are visible, and the Harbour View Hotel is seen in the centre. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - G Bros Protd 12.2.17; Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Raglan. No. 3677 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches