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Manuscript

Autobiography

Date: 1966-1980

From: Andrews, Reginald Percy, 1899-1987 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6153-2

Description: Describes early life in Napier, employment, involvement with Labour Party, local politics in Wanganui where he was mayor, 1962-1974 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Sedon, Joan, 1914-2006 :Two photographs relating to the Sedon and Brewer families

Date: ca1926, ca1935

By: Tesla Studios; Brown, Joan, 1914-2006

Reference: PAColl-1272

Description: Sedon family - ca 1926 and ca 1935 Quantity: 2 b&w copy photographic print(s) in one envelope.

Manuscript

Sedon, Joan, 1914- : This was my life

Date: 1990

By: Brown, Joan, 1914-2006

Reference: MS-Papers-10575

Description: Life story of Joan Sedon written to inform her descendants about her generation of the Sedon family of Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (10 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter (completed in typescript)

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Album of photographs of Maori

Date: 1860s-1949

From: Mackrell, Brent fl 2012: Photographs

By: Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Harding, William James, 1826-1899; Johnston, Owen, active 1940-1987; New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch

Reference: PA1-o-1038

Description: Contains photographs of a Maori group at Wanganui, Te Rangitahau of Waitahanui, inscription at Wairaka meeting house (Whakatane), Pohaturoa Rock (Whakatane), Tainui anchor stone at Mokau, Matahourua anchor stone at Dominion Museum, Tokomaru anchor stone at New Plymouth Museum, hui at Rangitukua (March 1945), Ngarimu hui at Ruatoria (1943), hui at Hiruharama (1945), Tahi hohepa at Otukou (1947), reception to Field-Marshall Montgomery at Ohinemutu (1947), Sir Apirana Ngata speaking at erection of Porourangi meeting house (Waiomatatini), scenes in Parihaka, and Sir Peter Buck at Te Araroa (March 1949). The photographers represented are W J Harding, A P Godber, Burton Brothers, Owen Johnston, and the New Zealand Railways Publicity Department. A number of images were provided by the Alexander Turnbull Library. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Graphic drawing book 23 x 31 cm

Manuscript

H T Whatahoro Jury - Waiata note book

Date: 1903

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B030

Description: Mostly songs, some whakapapa. Other - 1 loose leaf page inserted at the beginning of book Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Black paper covers, 22 cm., vol numbered 18

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Shirt sew-on patch of New Zealand Axemen's Association emblem and Mobil sponsor

Date: 1996

From: New Zealand Axemen's Association emblem patches

Reference: Objects-0889-2

Description: Maker(s) not identified. Emblem bearing a competing woodchopper in profile, wih the words 'Mobil New Zealand Axemen's Association Inc. Wanganui, 1996' Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Machine embroidery on cotton backed with linen reinforcement Transfers: Separated from MS-Group-2008.. Processing information: Description edited as part of Objects survey, 29 February 2024. Previous reference: Curios-043-004. Previous title: Maker unknown :[Shirt sew-on patch showing the emblem of the Mobil New Zealand Axemen's Association Inc team]. Wanganui, 1996.

Manuscript

H T Whatahoro Jury - Notes about land management and ownership in Wanganui

Date: 1876-1905

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B047

Description: Contains proceedings of the Maori Land Court and the Tribal Committee of Wanganui with regard to land in the Wanganui district, including whakapapa, block boundaries, lists of hapu members; also contains Ngati Tuwharetoa whakapapa, and the proceedings of committees formed to manage land blocks in the Wanganui area including urupa Physical Description: Black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 30 Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

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Brett Printing & Publishing Company Ltd :The Wanganui River, New Zealand. [ca 1910?]

Date: 1905 - 1915

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-TOURISM-Wanganui-1910-01

Description: Shows a complete overview of the river, with photographic illustrations (by photographer Denton) all around, including views of: Taumarunui, Te Rerenga-o-ko-Inaki, Otuiti Falls, Ohura Falls, Kirikiriroa, a Maori village, early morning on the river, a narrow gorge, a quiet reach, The Ladder scene, Tarepokiore, Paparoa rapids and waterfall, Parinui, The Caves, Ngaporo Rapids, Pipiriki Landing, a bend above Atene, Mangaio Creek, Hiruharama, Moutoa Island, Parikino Reach. Cove Wanganui, Upper Ohura Falls, River steamer wharves Wanganui. Dated by reference to other products of the Brett Printing Company. Cartographic has a copy at MapColl-832.41 atu [190?] Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on folded sheet, 960 x 270 mm, in blue folder cover 140 x 300 mm.

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Harrison album

Date: 1905-1913

By: Harrison, Charles Fancourt, -1964; Denton, Frank James, 1869-1963

Reference: PA1-o-217

Description: Includes photographs of Wanganui Collegiate School, with group portraits of sports teams, cadets, prefects, and one photograph of five school-masters. In most cases people are identified by surname and initials. Not all names have been listed in the name headings. Scenes of the school include exterior views of the old school, foundations of new buildings, an image of plans for the new chapel, and interior views of the chapel. From Wanganui Collegiate School, C F Harrison went to Caius College, Oxford; during that time he joined King Edward's Horse, Cambridge Detachment (King's Oversea Dominions Regiment), the album showing group portraits of members of the regiment. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with greenish-grey cloth cover, tan leather spine; 25.5 x 32.0 cm

Manuscript

Webster collection papers

Date: 1820-1906

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-28

Description: Contains copies of letters from various Maori and missionaries from all over the North Island with holographic notes appended in the hand writing of Piripi Walker of Ngati Raukawa, some with translations. Includes photocopies and commentary on the 1855 Northland document "Kote pukapuka ote Tarakona". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photocopies with mss annotations

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Atkins & Mitchell, architects :Whanganui College school block. 1/2" scale details of as...

Date: 1931

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Atkins & Mitchell (Firm)

Reference: Plans-2002-058-032-002

Description: Shows details and elevation showing roof braces. Other Titles - Wanganui Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on tracing paper, 580 x 760 mm.

Manuscript

Wanganui Branch - Letters to Head Office, Wellington

Date: Jul 1923-Oct 1926

From: Levin & Company Ltd : Records

Reference: MSY-0818

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Manuscript

Ratana research notebook

Date: [1923-1930]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MSX-5358

Description: Notes in Māori; clippings regarding Ratana and index in English. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Separated loose papers at MS-Papers-6717-117.. Processing information: Material separated for reasons of preservation and storage.

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Robinson, M K :Early New Zealand photographs

Date: [ca 1902]

Reference: PAColl-0051

Description: Views of the town of Moawhango in Rangitikei Co, and the station of the Batley family. Also of Wanganui, Wellington, and Sir Walter Bullers house on the Terrace. Quantity: 37 b&w original photographic print(s) sepia.

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Clift album 2

Date: [Circa 1900s to 1910s]

From: Clift, Charles William :Photographs relating to Clift family

Reference: PA1-o-103

Description: Clift family photographs, including views of Wellington, the Clift family home at 143 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn; four unidentified Wellington College Boy Scouts; views of the Wellington Botanic Gardens; and a number of views of the Wanganui Region. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album in brown card cover tied with cord, and embossed with pattern of flowers in a vase, 19 x 18.5 cm

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[Programmes and ephemera relating to New Zealand bowling, outdoor bowls and bowlers. 19...

Date: 1960 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-BOWLS-1960s

Description: Includes: 1961: Wanganui Bowling Club. 75th anniversdary tournament, 6-11 March 1961. Programme 1965: New Zealand Bowling Association. Fiftieth annual championship tournament. Auckland [4-18 January] 1965. Programme New Zealand Bowling Association 1965 Tournament, Auckland. Guide to greens [with maps] Gate Pa Bowling Club. Programme 1965-66 (folded pink card) 1969: Gate Pa Bowling Club. Open tournament, 19-21 April 1969. Programme (Folded pink card) Quantity: 1 folder(s) 5 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 220 x 150 mm.

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Wanganui from Durie Hill. A D Willis, Wanganui.

Date: Between 1910-1913

By: Archibald Dudingston Willis (Firm)

Reference: PA5-0310

Description: A view of Wanganui, showing the bridge, taken from Durie Hill and published by A D Willis, Wanganui, NZ. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 87 x 135 mm

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :Twenty-one cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and 30 J...

Date: 1999

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-587-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. Shows a redneck's nightmare, ownership of the Whanganui River is given to Maori who loaded it onto the back of a truck and took it away. Comment on executive golden handshakes and reduntant workers having to sign up for the dole. Shows violent offenders at Paremoremo Prison selecting soft movies like 'The Sound of Music'. In the middle of a power blackout the family try and read the latest power bill, it's gone up. The effect on the opposition of Jonah Lomu being left on the reserve bench. Statue of Liberty calls for the poor and huddled masses but says 'no' to New Zealand lamb. Comment on New Zealand's response to America's tariffs on New Zealand lamb. The common man comments on Bill English upstaging Jenny Shipley at the National Party Conference. Maori MP calls for quotas in the public sector that will ensure employment for ethnic minorities. Hospital hygeine is called into doubt. A politician trys to sell the idea of deregulating the Dairy Industry. A woman comments to her husband that it's a good thing young men eventually grow out of wanting more sex. He wistfully agrees. Obituary for JFK Jr. 1960-1999 Comment on youth alcohol consumption. Auckland Hospital try to reassure the public all babies are born equally there but not necessarily treated equally after that. Comment on Christine rankin's over the top refurbishment of the dept of work and income. Celebration of three New Zealand triumphs. Mike Moore gets top job at WTO, the All Blacks beat the Australians and the Black Caps cricket team beat the English at Lords. Paul Holmes promotes his autobiography. F-16 fighter planes are promoted by an Air Force Officer. The lowering of the drinking age is debated in Parliament. Boys try to come to terms with the news that girls are better pupils than boys. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Angus Construction album 85: Building, Wanganui

Date: ca 1972

From: Angus Corporation: Photographs of building construction

Reference: PA1-q-483

Description: Photographs of the construction of an unidentified building in Whanganui, within sight of Wanganui Collegiate and a Woolworths supermarket, circa 1972, taken by Robuck Studios, Whanganui

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Youth Rates Coalition - Papers

Date: 1983

From: Service Workers Union of Aotearoa : Records

Reference: 96-235-09/2

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s).

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