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Date: 1979-1985

From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers

Reference: 87-208-223

Description: The document about the proposed Waikanae estuary scientific reserve was put out by the Wellington National Parks and Reserves Board and the submission to caucus on national parks and reserves was written by private members of the National Parks Authority of which Fleming was one. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1983

From: Fleming, Charles Alexander (Sir), 1916-1987 : Papers

Reference: 87-208-001

Description: Waikanae Estuary notes for environmental geology class; Tring notes on New Zealand birds (July 1983) Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1943

By: Gardiner, Norman Jacob, 1900-1985

Reference: MapColl-832.4794eam/1943/Acc.19284

Description: Survey map of the Hutt River Estuary reclamation, between present day Barnes Street and Randwick Street, extending from Waiwhetu Pa, Seaview Road to the river. Shows the pre-reclamation river boundary on the Waiwhetu Pa boundary, proposed streets (one of which runs through the centre of Waiwhetu Pa), closed streets, the proposed surveyed reclaimed land, dwellings, and the Waiwhetu Stream. Land owners named include: H M King, E Price, E Corson, Hutt River Board, 'Natives', Public trustee. Pumping stations, the Waiwhetu pa cemetery, the proposed railway eastern track and embankments are shown. Written on map: Certified correct [signed by] chief surveyor, 12.10.1943. WDO file 8/89; SO 21064. Includes 9 insets of specific survey points, labelled A-I. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, part hand coloured, linen backed, scale indeterminable, 75.8 x 76 cm.

Date: 1950 - 1969

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-387-034

Description: Shows six illustrations of responses from imaginary interviews. Text reads 'We asked - 'Should they dam the estuary?' And the water-skier said, and the yachtie said, and the speed-boater said, and the house-owner said, and the Humphrey's drivers said, and most everybody said, 'Dam the estuary!' In each illustration, someone is shaking their fist at the estuary in frustration Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on card, 280 x 255 mm

Date: 1950 - 1969

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-387-099

Description: Shows three frames illustrating unrelated topics. The first frame is titled 'Sir Paul Dukes, leading yoga exponent visiting city' and shows a man attempting a yoga pose. The next frame shows a young man arriving home after his first day as an apprentice. He says to his father, 'Oh, I got on good-oh, Dad! And that's eight hours off my 10,000 hours apprenticeship!' The final frame is titled 'Tunnel Road to cost about [GBP]1,000,000 less than estimate.' It shows a man suggesting that the extra million dollars go towards an 'estuary playground' for Christchurch Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 1950 - 1969

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-387-168

Description: Shows a bridge over the estuary in Christchurch. People are fishing off the bridge and others are sailing yachts and waterskiing. Text continues from the title, reading '...Have it built with the spoil from the Tunnel Road, have yachts, speedboats, water skis, etc. using the estuary ALL day. Show how it could perhaps solve Radley flooding and the Avon River level. And what a great 'Round-the-beaches' trip it would make!' It then says, '(I think Bert fancies that, because Auckland can have a 3,348 ft bridge, Christchurch could have a 600 ft one!... Silly old Bert!!)' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash and white corrector on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 31 Mar-20 Jul 1999 - 13 Aug 1999 - 20 Jul 1999

From: Southland oral history project

By: Donaldson, Emily Stirling, 1917-2007

Reference: OHInt-0464/06

Description: Betty Donaldson was born in Dunedin in 1917. Recalls seeing an aeroplane and hearing the radio for the first time. Describes attending St George School and playing basketball (netball) for the Southland Primary School team and the Kiwi Basketball Club. Recalls activities including kite flying, bird nesting and going to the beach, estuary and frog pond. Discusses transport, including trains and trams, the South Invercargill shopping centre, home deliveries of milk, bread and newspaper, trips to Riverton, Colac Bay, Te Wae Wae Bay and Monkey Island. Describes in detail the township of Orepuki in the 1920s and 1930s. Recalls her grandparents. Summarises her sporting career including being a member of the Southland Basketball (Netball) Team from 1936-1942, being a referee, coach and Southland selector, starting a cricket club and being in the New Zealand Women's Cricket Team. Describes attending the Empire Games in 1938. Gives some details of New Zealand representatives at this event. Describes being in the Womens War Service Auxiliary during the war, applying for the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, being posted to Taieri, nightflying duties and training at Levin. Recalls flying in Tiger Moths and in an Oxford. Talks about meeting Harry Donaldson and marrying him in 1950. Describes the effect of two wars on her mother. Mentions having four sons. Describes her introduction to local body affairs, doing research on South Invercargill, working to upgrade the area in the 1970s, zoning changes and ninety nine year leases. Discusses opposing the use of reclaimed land in the Invercargill Estuary for industry. Talks about public meetings and the people involved. Describes the passing of a resolution changing the Invercargill District Scheme and the effect on housing. Discusses the schemes of the National Housing Improvement Area (NIA), working with Town Planning Officers, endowment funds and urban renewal. Mentions the involvement of Warren Cooper, Eve Poole, Mark Peck and Tim Shadbolt. Discusses the appointment of a Council Committee for the South Invercargill Rejuvenation Project. Talks about the Invercargill District Plan and the Resource Managment Act (RMA). Discusses her submission on the proposed District Plan and a second submission accepted by the Council . Comments on the hearing of submissions. Interviewer(s) - Beth Cairns Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008607 - OHC-008611 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 5 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2683.

Date: [ca 1919]

From: New Zealand Geological Survey : Photographs of the Whangarei district

Reference: 1/4-002640-F

Description: Photograph of the Ngunguru Estuary in Whangarei, taken circa 1919 by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1914

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-005256-G

Description: Estuary at low tide, Moncks Bay, Redcliffs, Christchurch, with Christchurch Yacht Club jetty. Photograph taken in 1914 by Steffano Webb. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1 Aug 1910

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

By: Gilmour Brothers (Firm)

Reference: 1/2-000933-G

Description: Waingaro Estuary, Raglan Harbour, 1910, photographed by the Gilmour Brothers. An upturned boat is partially visible centre right. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Waingaro Estuary, Raglan N.Z. 289; 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 6.5 x 4.75 inches

Date: 1964

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0740-F

Description: Scenes of men fishing at the mouth of the Wairoa River, taken in 1964 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1964

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0742-F

Description: Images show scenes from an art exhibition, possibly near the beach, and Maori women and children at the Wairoa River mouth collecting pipi (kaimoana). Photographs taken in 1964 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1964

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0739-F

Description: Scenes at the end of the Ringatu New Year hui, and fishing off the beach at the Wairoa River outlet, taken in 1964 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Two scenes show a woman asleep on packed up bedding after the hui, and one frame of people walking past a shop in Wairoa. The remainder of images show men fishing at the Wairoa River mouth. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1964

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AWM-0741-F

Description: Scenes of men fishing at the mouth of the Wairoa River, taken in 1964 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Images also include scenes of women and children sitting on a sand bank nearby. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film