Places

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).

Date: 189-

Reference: PAColl-2084

Description: Maori woman with pipe; Maori family outside their house; Maori canoe. Buildings, streets, parks, gardens, river and coastal scenes - locations include Wanganui, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Napier, Rimutaka Hill Road and Masterton Quantity: 64 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: ca 1878-1902

From: Creator of collection unknown :Contact prints from 10x12 negatives of scenes in the Wairarapa, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki regions

By: Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920

Reference: PAColl-3722-3

Description: Arrangement: In order by copy negative number - 1/2-11800-F to 1/2-11861-F (some missing) Quantity: 59 b&w original photographic print(s) in one box. Provenance: Contact prints made ca 1970s from plates no longer in existence

Date: 1890 - 1909

Reference: MapColl-os832.4199gbbd/[1890-1909?]/Acc.45916

Description: Shows area of land bounded by London, Ingestre streets and Victoria Avenue, Wanganui. Gives sections and section numbers (in most cases) in this area. Has an area marked as 'proposed new grounds for boy's college' with acreage. Next to this, is a block with a note: 'about 44 acres let on short grazing leases'. Another block has 'about 61 acreas let on grazing leases expiring 1909' written on it. One section near Victoria Avenue and Plymouth St is marked 'Mr Watson's house' and an adjacent section has 'garden' written on it. The Wanganui Aramoho railway is indicated. Other streets shown are Hatrick, Purnell, Wilson, Nixon, St Hill, Glasgow, Liverpool and Dublin. There is some pencil annotation on the map one of which is 'Mr W E Atkinson's school'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Ink on dressed linen, outline colour, scale [1:1 584], 73.5 x 83cm. Provenance: Donated by Rob Mitchell, Wellington, September 2002 Transfers: From Drawings & Prints Collection - relates to Plans-2002-058-Drawer-008.

Date: 1898 - 1875 - 1905 - 1877

By: Dittmer, Wilhelm, 1866-1909

Reference: A-255-008

Description: Head and shoulders frontal portrait of Major Kemp in uniform. He is shown with a full beard, and the New Zealand War Medal suspended from his jacket. Appears to be based on a studio photograph of Te Rangihiwinui, in about 1876, the year he received the New Zealand War Medal. See PA2-2562. Dittmer arrived in New Zealand in 1898, the year of Te Rangihiwinui's death. He returned to Germany in 1905 Title from back of work Inscriptions: Recto - title in ink, in a flowing hand Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink & Chinese white 225 x 171 mm Provenance: Purchase: Sotheby's auction London: 28 Nov 1975

Date: [ca 1895]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-026

Description: Begins with a contents list and comprises notes in English and Maori on many aspects of iwi history and battles in the Whanganui, Taranaki and Waikato areas, whakapapa and newspaper clippings about West Coast Maori history. Some notes copied from other sources eg John White manuscripts. Other Titles - West coast notes Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 volume, 43 pages).

Date: [ca 1890-1950]

From: Smytheman, V :Photographs from World War II and an album of New Zealand scenes

By: Collins, Tudor Washington, 1898-1970

Reference: PAColl-0531-1

Description: Scenic views of New Zealand including a number of the glass houses and parks of Wanganui and New Plymouth. There are also an old photograph of W Stack's Hotel in Hastings with men and horses outside (in poor condition); a woman in what may be a 1930 Chrysler Plymouth with another snow away from the tyres; the gravestone of Julius von Haast; Queen's Wharf, Wellington showing a recently returned troop transport ship; an orchestra performing at the 1907 Christchurch exhibition; men of the No. 19 Platoon with a car at the summit of the Rimutakas; postcard from P B Davis to Mr A French showing a group of First World War soldiers with the message that they are about to leave for France; and six children at the base of a large Maori carving with a bell attached at Ohinemutu. Arrangement: Negative housed at 1/2-053380 Quantity: 50 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1890 - 1900

From: [Medley, Mary Catherine] 1835-1922 :Sketch book

Reference: E-346-2-035

Description: View looking east along the Whanganui River from the opposite bank, with Putiki in the foreground, and a telegraph pole, several houses and gardens on the opposite bank and, in the background, Mt Ruapehu with dark ash rising from its summit and from several other points Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sketchbook page, 129 x 178 mm

Date: [Circa 1890s to 1910s]

By: Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946

Reference: PA1-o-299

Description: Photographs probably taken by George William Barltrop, circa 1890s-1900s. Most of the scenes are taken on a river boat trip up the Whanganui River, and include two of groups of Maori; one showing two nuns in full habit, walking behind three young Maori girls who are wearing ankle-length dresses. Some of the river scenes show stretches of the river, including several `on the rapids', and one of a group of men in a waka. Others are of the various villages passed on the trip, including one of the river boat tied up at Jerusalem, with a cart drawn by two horses alongside. One view shows the mouth of the Whanganui River at Patea, and from there the images are of the New Plymouth area, including Mount Taranaki (then Mount Egmont), the Sugar Loaves, the monument to Wiremu Tamati on the hill at Corbett Park (Oakura), and Opunake. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark green cover, impressed title `Photographs'; McIntosh XV, 15 765-814; 16 x 22 cm

Date: 1997

From: Battersby, Dorothy, fl 1940-1997 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5936

Description: Two histories of branches of the donor's family, John Martin and his wife Elizabeth who lived in Westport, and Marion Punch (nee Martin) who farmed at Raetihi with her husband, Joseph Pierce Punch. Battersby describes the family background of her subjects and provides detail of work, family and activities. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pieces). Laser photographs of John and Elizabeth Martin and Marion Punch

Date: 1890-1956

From: Davis, Bruce Valentine, 1913-2003 :Photographs and negatives

Reference: PAColl-3480

Description: Photographs relating to the Davis family of Barton St. David, Somerset, England. All seven sons emigrated to New Zealand ca 1904. The photographs include views in England and on active service in South Africa, China (1908) and postcards of Belgium and France acquired by the brothers on active service in World War One. Also views of Royal naval vessels associated with Frederick Edward Davis and a British police group associated with Harry Davis Quantity: 12 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w copy photographic print(s). 34 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1893, 1901-1910

By: Harding, Robert Coupland, 1849-1916

Reference: MS-0933

Description: Letters of Mr Turnbull referring to fragments printed at the first Wanganui press (in pocket at the back) and to early history of Hawkes Bay herald and Hawkes Bay times Quantity: 1 volume(s) (7 items). Physical Description: Ms and typescript (26 cm; blue cloth)

Date: 1898-1925

By: Bradmore, M (Mrs), active 1967; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923

Reference: PAColl-4261

Description: Photographs including: Bank of Australasia staff and building ca 1908-1910s, pupils and staff of Wanganui Girls College in 1898, Wanganui Collegiate, St Mary's Cathedral in Timaru, Hydro Grand Hotel in Timaru, Patea and Waverley Cricket Clubs (Cooper Cup match) 1925, promenade at Caroline Bay with Reilly's Dominion Hotel on left, soldiers' memorial in Waikaia, Waikaia Presbyterian and Anglican churches, Wanganui croquet club, and Waikaia bridge. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-031196, 032587, 057199 and 059786 Quantity: 20 b&w original photographic print(s). 2 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Transfers: File print at PAColl-5744-27.

Date: 1890 - 1910

By: Wanganui Public Museum

Reference: PAColl-3045

Description: Early Wanganui and district Arrangement: Negatives catalogued at 1/4-009074 to 009239, 1/2-012313 to 012360 Quantity: 387 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [1890-1903]

By: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Diocese of Wellington

Reference: MS-Papers-6560

Description: Comprises pages from an expenses volume relating to payments of missions and church officers (1891-1903); clipping re Maori matters in Parliament (nd); cheque stub for Maori Mission Fund Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter

Date: [Between 1897 and 1901]

From: St John's Church :Photographs of church buildings, personalities and activities

By: Davis, T, active 1890s; Howitt, Adam, 1871-1954; Jupp, George Henry (Rev), 1878-1955; Lowe, E C, active 1900s; Thornton, C J, active 1910; Tustin, William Henry, 1880-1970

Reference: PA1-o-451

Description: Photographs relating to St John's Presbyterian Church in Wellington. They include views of St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Christchurch in 1898 and in 1901 when there were combined encampments held in Christchurch, involving Young Men's Bible Classes of the two churches. Many of the photographers are identified (names listed above). One photograph shows Dr John Elmslie of St Paul's Church, standing at the pulpit which is decorated with flowers, with the word "Mizpah" picked out in white. Several images show Dixon Street houses above St John's Church (p 09), and "fallen houses" (p 25) Another group of images show triumphal arches celebrating the arrival in Wellington of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall in 1901. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album (lacks cover); 27 x 23 cm

Date: [ca 1899-1901]

Reference: PAColl-6823

Description: Seven photographs copied from an album made by Peter and Charles Henry, who toured New Zealand and Australia circa 1890-1900. Collection comprises: Ruins of Church built in Auckland by Bishop Selwyn. Bush-clearer's hut, New Zealand. Stevedors at dinner, Gisbourne [sic] Roadstead, NZ Post Office, Wellington, NZ, King's Birthday. NZ contingent leaving Wellington for South Africa. Water chute, Days Bay, Wellington, NZ Maoris preparing to dance the Native Poie [sic] Dance, Wanganui, NZ. Arrangement: b&w copy negatives at 35mm-36810 and 36811. Prints from these negatives held at PAColl-6823. From the album of Peter & Charles Henry. Quantity: 7 b&w copy negative(s) (on two 35mm strips). 7 b&w original photographic print(s) from the negatives. Physical Description: b&w silver gelatin negatives and b&w silver gelatin prints

Date: [ca 1900]

By: Vosseler, Frederick William, 1878-1959

Reference: PA-Group-00412

Description: Negatives taken by the late Frederick William Vosseler, who bequeathed them to Bowie. Plates not all identified, but some of Papawai Pā, Greytown, including one of Chief Mahupuku. Others thought to be of Whanganui River. Sources: Wellington High Court. "VOSSELER Frederick William Gustave". 'Wellington probate files'. Archives New Zealand, AAOM 6031 0958/59 [R23054615]. Alexander Turnbull Donation Book, volume 10, page 87. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negs at 1/1-007836 to 007845. File prints in Pictorial Reference Service public file. Quantity: 10 b&w original negative(s). Provenance: Negatives, along with other Māori material bequeathed to David Bowie circa 1959. Processing information: Archivists notes - Originally arranged and described in 1997. Reference number changed from PAColl-5555 to PA-Group-00412 in 2009.

Date: 1897-1909

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B045

Description: Contains whakapapa of people with claims to land in the Wanganui area Physical Description: Black boards, 33 cm., vol numbered 29 Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1890 - 1900

From: [Medley, Mary Catherine] 1835-1922 :Sketch book

Reference: E-346-2-063

Description: A road through bush, with a cabbage tree and tree-ferns by the road. The stumps of cleared trees also show. The title is not very legible. A similar name on the previous page in the sketchbook (E-346-2-061) looks like Gatty. The name in the title for this view (E-346-2-063) could be Gitty, Getty or Gotty. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on sketchbook page, 129 x 178 mm