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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: Dec 1902

By: Crawford, William Fitzgerald, 1844-1915

Reference: PA7-57-25

Description: View looking over Gisborne from Kaiti Hill. The Gladstone Road bridge which crosses the Turanganui River can be seen in the middle distance near the confluence of the Waimata and Taruheru rivers. The wharves and buildings along Reads Quay are in the foreground and commercial centre further back. Photograph taken by W F Crawford in December 1902 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - W.F.C. 3814 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 28 x 37 cm on mount 38.5 x 48 cm

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-001849-G

Description: View taken from Kaiti Hill looking north to the confluence of the Waimata and Taruheru rivers, and the bridge at Gladstone Road crossing the Turanganui River. The suburb of Kaiti is on the right and the city centre is on the left. Vessels are moored at the Read Quay wharves. Photograph taken by William Archer Price, circa 1910 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Gisborne. No 344C Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: ca 1900s

From: Wanganui Public Museum:Negatives and prints of Wanganui and district

Reference: 1/2-012338-G

Description: View from Durie Hill, looking west across Wanganui, showing commercial buildings, ships and trains along the bank of the Whanganui River. Taken by an unidentified photographer, circa 1900. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Gelatin dry plate negative

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-001850-G

Description: Panoramic view taken from an elevated vantage point looking towards Kati Hill and the sea. The harbour and township of Gisborne are on the far right. Photograph taken by William Archer Price, circa 1910. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Gisborne. No 3470 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-001109-G

Description: View looking across the Turanganui River to the Kaiti Freezing Works and wharves. Kaiti Hill is behind. Several vessels are tied up at the wharf. Photograph taken by William Archer Price, circa 1910 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Freezing Works. Gisborne. 221. The freezing works were opened in 1906 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1911

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

Reference: APG-0725-1/2-G

Description: View of the Whangarei Town Wharf with the SS Kanieri, and the Whangarei River (now known as the Hatea River). Taken by Albert Percy Godber in 1911. Original print in Godber Album Vol 110, p 126 (Pa1-q-103) Inscriptions: Album page - Whangarei Town Wharf & River. "SS Kanieri". Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-001110-G

Description: View looking north-west over Gisborne from Kaiti Hill Lookout. The Gladstone Road bridge which crosses the Turanganui River is just visible on the far right. The wharves and buildings along Reads Quay (including a hotel) are in the immediate foreground. The commercial area is centre right. Photograph taken by William Archer Price, circa 1910 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Gisborne. 220. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches