Places

Date: ca 1909

From: Berwick, S W (Mr) :Albums of New Zealand scenes and coastal towns

Reference: PA1-o-834

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: ca 1910

From: Robinson, Mr :Photograph albums containing mainly carte de visite portraits and views of New Zealand

Reference: PA1-f-063

Description: Large format photomechanical tourist views of New Zealand taken by an unidentified photographer, possibly published by Wrigglesworth & Binns in "W & B Series". Places shown are listed above. One photograph shows a young maori woman wearing a feather cloak and a hei tiki, and carrying a mere. Other Titles - Robinson III Album Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 430 x 295mm rebound with blue "Library" marbled covers

Date: [1900-1910]

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs from the Auckland Star

Reference: PA1-q-013

Description: Views around the Taupo Tongariro area, including Mounts Ngaruahoe and Tongariro, Huka Falls, Aratiatia Rapids, Lake Taupo and Wairakei. There is one image of the Maori interior of Tom Ryan's whare, one of the Terraces Hotel at Lake Taupo, and others of various buildings at the Spa Hotel (Taupo), including the interior of the dining room. This building was the meeting house Te Tiki o Tamamutu, purchased by John Joshua (proprietor of the Spa Hotel) for use as a smoking room and dining room for the hotel guests. Several images show unidentified Maori women in posed groups, or working with flax, and in one case a woman using a treadle sewing machine. An unidentified man is seen, in several images, fishing at pools below the Aratiatia Rapids. Photographs taken by Auckland Star photographers around the turn of the 19th-20th century. Relationship complexity - Most images are represented by original negatives donated to the Library by the Auckland Star in the 1950s. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cloth bound album, labelled "This book must be returned to Mr H Brett's room"

Date: 1900 - 1902

From: [Medley, Mary Catherine] 1835-1922 :Sketches

Reference: E-346-3-022

Description: View across part of Lake Taupo towards Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. A small canoe on the lake and a woman and child in the foreground. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sketchbook page, 163 x 224 mm

Date: [ca 1880s]

From: Bailey, Conrad, fl 1980 : Photograph albums of New Zealand scenes, one including pressed ferns

By: Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; Morris, John Richard, 1854-1919

Reference: PA1-q-021

Description: Album of pressed ferns, most of which are used to frame images of New Zealand, but some pages consist solely of pressed ferns. The photographs show New Zealand scenes, and include two postcards of collages. One has the legend "Maoridom" and at the base "The old order changeth" with a photograph of Maori king Tawhiao, and various artifacts including taiaha, cloaks, and two preserved heads of Maori. The other shows portraits of a number of Maori men and women, and views of Parihaka and Ohinemutu. Among the views of new Zealand scenery are images of the White Terraces in eruption, the Pink Terraces, Manawatu Gorge, Dunedin, Queen Street (Auckland), Lake Ada, and Tois Tois [sic] Island on the Clinton River, Lake Te Anau. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Red cloth-bound album, with gold lettering "New Zealand ferns and scenery"

Date: 1909 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-201

Description: Shows the sand and rock beach of Waihi Bay at the edge of Lake Taupo. Tree covered hills come all the way down to the water's edge, some of the rocks on the beach have algae on them. A small cloud of steam rises from the ground near the edge of the lake Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 210 x 170 mm

Date: 1909 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-261

Description: Shows the roof and chimney of a lone house, mostly obscured by bush, near the shoreline of Lake Taupo Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, adhered to inside cover of a 'solid drawing block', 128 x 178 mm

Date: 1908

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-270

Description: Shows Lake Taupo, with bush, including manuka, and a few houses on the lakefront. Looks south toward the volcanic plateau, with Mount Ruapehu gentlty smoking in the far distance. Pencil sketch, with colour legend and bush types noted in places Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil sketch on paper, 168 x 310 mm

Date: 1908 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-211

Description: Shows the edge of Lake Taupo. Some large trees overhang the water. Trees, hills, and a building are visible in the background The reverse of the image reads: 'Mrs Dyer's Cottage Broadfield'. It is unclear if this relates to the image of Lake Taupo Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 165 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-213

Description: Shows Lake Taupo with mountains in the background. The water and sky are dark purple. The moon is shown in the background as an orange sphere. Trees are also visible Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 160 mm

Date: 1908

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-221

Description: Shows Mount Tauhara and its reflection in the still water [of Lake Taupo?]. Other hills and land are visible around it. Two birds are shown in flight. The side of the hills are purple, suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 88 x 330 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-223

Description: Shows a house above a lake (probably Lake Taupo), with mountain ranges in the background. The house appears to have a chimney, a detached shed, and porch or verandah. In the foreground is a grassy paddock, with trees, tree stumps, and a fence with wooden fence posts. A road or driveway is visible to one side of the image. The sky is pinkish suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 80 x 370 mm

Date: 1908

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-230

Description: Shows Waihi at the edge of Lake Taupo. Mountains and trees are visible in the background. Rocks are in the foreground at the edge of the lake Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 110 x 170 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-240

Description: Shows Lake Taupo with hills in the background. An island is visible (possibly Motutaiko Island). A figure in a rowboat is visible in the foreground Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 150 x 275 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-254

Description: Shows a large body of still water, possibly Lake Taupo. Hills are in the background. Grass and rushes are visible. The sky is yellowish suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 92 x 148 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-257

Description: Shows a view accross Lake Taupo towards a small settlement near a distinctive conical hill (Maunganamu). There are ranges of hills or mountains in the distance. Rocks, trees, and grass are also visible. The sky and water are pinkish suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 280 x 385 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-250

Description: Shows Lake Taupo with mountains in the background. The water and sky are dark purple. Clouds and a crescent moon are visible in the sky. Rocks and debris are in the foreground at the edge of the lake Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 165 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-255

Description: Shows Waitahanui River where it meets Lake Taupo. Hills are in the distance. Grass, trees, and shrubs are visible in the foreground Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 172 mm

Date: 1906

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: E-950-f-008

Description: Comprises two drawings titled: "Lake Taupo from Maunganmu. Feb 15 1906" "Lake Taupo" Includes colour legend. Both show trees, water, and hills. Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink in sketchbook, 270 x 375 mm

Date: 1906

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: E-950-f-006

Description: Comprises two drawings titled: "From Maunganamu, Lake Taupo" "Tongariro River" Includes colour legend. Both show bodies of water, trees, grass, and hills. Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink in sketchbook, 270 x 375 mm