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Holiday-makers arriving at Waiheke Island
Date: [ca Jan 1949]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-029
Description: Holiday makers outside the post office and store at Oneroa, Waiheke Island, circa January 1949. Taken by a New Zealand Free Lance photographer. Published in `New Zealand Free Lance', 26 January 1949, page 24. Inscriptions: Verso - top right - P 26/1/49, Waiheke Island Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.2 x 21.2 cm
Country Girls' Clubs Conference - Delegates playing netball
Date: 7 Sep 1949
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Green & Hahn (Firm)
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-002
Description: Group of women playing a social game of netball at Godley House, Diamond Harbour, photographed 7 September 1949 by Green & Hahn of Christchurch. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - 7/9/49 Netball; Verso - top centre - p 14/9/49; Verso - bottom right - Godley House, D Harbour Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 158 x 210 mm
Children on merry-go-round at Caroline Bay, Timaru
Date: [ca 1950]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Bremford Studios
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-003
Description: Two small girls on the merry-go-round at Caroline Bay, photographed ca 1950 by Bremford Studios of Timaru. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Young & old enjoy the merry go round so well patronised in Caroline Bay.; Verso - bottom centre - Bremford Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 165 x 220 mm
[Bluff]
Date: [ca 1950]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-021
Description: The centre section of Bluff Harbour, photographed ca 1950 by a New Zealand Free Lance staff photographer. This photographed was published in the "New Zealand Free Lance" of 28 June 1950. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - P 28/6/50; Verso - centre - A section of Bluff Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 199 x 252 mm
Main Road, Riverton
Date: [ca 1939]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-038
Description: Main Road, Riverton, circa 1939, showing businesses premises on both sides of the street. A car repair garage (McKinnon's Garage) and and petrol pumps, selling Plume brand petrol, are in the left foreground. Taken by a `New Zealand Free Lance' photographer. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Main Road Riverton, Southland Prov. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.1 cm x 21.7 cm
New Zealand personalities and events
Date: [1947-1952]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Dunstan, Harold J, active 1939-1947
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-159
Description: Photographs published in NZ Free Lance between 1947 and 1952. Includes: D W Robertson's farm at Te Matai Road, Whakaronga flooded during worst floods in 50 years (Jul 1947); water damage caused by tsunami wave, Gisborne district, Mar 1947 (photographer H J Dunstan); J J Marlow, John Wilson and Deputy-Mayor L Wright inspecting progress at Ocean Beach Domain, Dunedin, 1950. Personalities include: Matron Chalice Hooper, Dental Clinic; Marjorie McQuade, 16 year old Australian freestyle swimmer at British Empire Games with cake presented to her by Hamilton Swimming Club; Professor G S Peren, principal of Massey Agricultural College & wife (1950); wedding photo of Charles Willocks Benhar (All Black) and bride Betty Mackay, taken at Anderson's Bay Presbyterian Church, Dunedin (1950); delegates at conference of social security experts of the International Labour Organisation held in Wellington (1950); Maori poi dancers at Ngaruawahia Regatta (1952); Professor John H Davis and family; Rose Langer (in sack clothing), undated. Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints
New Zealand Ballroom Dancing Championships at the Winter Gardens, Christchurch
Date: 31 Oct 1950
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Weigel, William George, 1890-1980
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-008
Description: Competitors performing the tango at the 1950 New Zealand Ballroom Dancing Championships held at the Winter Gardens, Christchurch. Photograph taken 31 October 1950 by George Weigel of Christchurch. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - NZ Ballroom Dancing Champs at Winter Gardens; Verso - centre - Dancing during competition, here they are doing the Tango; Verso - bottom centre - Weigel 31 10 50 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 166 x 219 mm
[Australian warships at Aotea Quay, Wellington]
Date: [March 1950]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-018
Description: Visiting ships from the Royal Australian Navy berthed at Aotea quay, Wellington, photographed in May 1950 by a New Zealand Free Lance staff photographer. From left: HMAS Sydney (aircraft carrier), HMAS Murchison (frigate), HMAS Australia (heavy cruiser), HMAS Telemachus (submarine), HMAS Warramunga (destroyer). Source: "New Zealand Free Lance", 8/3/50, p 26. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - P 8.3.50; Verso - centre - Aus warships at wharf. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 166 x 220 mm
On the foreshore at Tauranga
Date: [ca 1950]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-004
Description: Scene at the wharf Tauranga, photographed ca 1950 by William Hall Raine of Wellington. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - On the foreshore at Tauranga.; Verso - centre - W Hall Raine Photography, 132 Willis Street, Wellington NZ. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 168 x 215 mm
Tory Channel whaling station at close of whaling season
Date: 11 Aug 1951
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Richards, Robert Samuel, active 1951
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-044
Description: Original caption reads "Whaling season closes. The Tory Channel whaling party has ceased operations for the year with a tally of 111 whales as against last season's catch of 79. Left: general view of factory and moored whales with oil store on left and boiling-down facilities in centre". Photograph taken 11 August 1951 by Robert Samuel Richards of Picton. Published in New Zealand Free Lance, 29 august 1951, p 28. Inscriptions: Verso - top right - P 29/8/51; Verso - top centre - End of whaling season. View of factory and moored whale. Oil store on left, boiling down in centre, bone treatment on right (sorry I can't send a sample of the smell). Photographically the place stinks too. Shocking light here as it is on the wrong side of Tory Channel.; Verso - bottom centre - 11/8/51 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.5 x 21.3 cm
[Summit of Lewis Pass]
Date: [Jun 1950]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-023
Description: The summit of Lewis Pass, with a Hillman car in the foreground, photographed in June 1950 by a New Zealand Free Lance staff photographer. Inscriptions: Verso - top right - P 28/6/50; Verso - centre - Summit, Lewis Pass Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 166 x 212 mm
Re-enactment of the journey of the Canterbury Pilgrims over the Bridle path from Lyttel...
Date: 23 Jan 1951
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-026
Description: Mr F G Briggs, Mayor of Lyttelton, leading a reenactment of the journey of the Canterbury Pilgrims over the Bridle Path, from Lyttelton across the Port Hills to Heathcote. Photograph taken 23 January for the "New Zealand Free Lance" (Source: "New Zealand Free Lance", 31/1/51, p 22) Inscriptions: Verso - top right - 31.1.51; Verso - centre left - 23/1/51 Mac; Verso - centre - Canty Bridlepath Pilgrims Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 156 x 213 mm
Tory Channel whaling station at close of whaling season
Date: 11 Aug 1951
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Richards, Robert Samuel, active 1951
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-045
Description: Original caption reads "Whaling season closes. The Tory Channel whaling party has ceased operations for the year with a tally of 111 whales as against last season's catch of 79.... Right: a whale being cut up while, at right, whalebone is hauled up to the mill. The longest whale captured this season measured 50ft.; average weight of a whale is one ton to a foot". Photograph taken 11 August 1951 by Robert Samuel Richards of Picton. Published in New Zealand Free Lance, 29 August 1951, p 28. Inscriptions: Verso - top right - P 29/8/51; Verso - top centre - End of whaling season.; Verso - centre - Bone going up to mill on right.; Verso - bottom centre - 11/8/51 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.5 x 21.4 cm
[Wainuiomata]
Date: [1950]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-017
Description: Wainuiomata, photographed in 1950 by a New Zealand Free Lance staff photographer. In the foreground is Four Square Store. On opposite side of the street is the Post Office store. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - P 29.3.50; Verso - centre - The foreground is the hub of Wainui-o-mata. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 166 x 219 mm
New Zealand personalities and events
Date: 1948-1953
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148
Description: Photographs taken for publication in NZ Free Lance between 1948 and 1953. See child records attached. Other photographs include: Camp site and holiday makers at Esson Camp, Picton (later known as Alexander's Holiday Park, Essons Valley, Picton); Wainuiomata, 1950; New Zealand Ballroom Dancing Championships at Christchurch, Oct 1950; visit of Royal Australian Navy to Wellington, Mar 1950; Tory Channel whaling station; Bluff; boating on the Avon (1905); stone vicerage at Te Henui, New Plymouth (1950); Wellington-Auckland express (photos relating to Taihape to Pokaka section and railway staff, Jim Polkinghorne & Sam Medhurst), 1950. Identifiable photographers include: Douglas Elliott, New Plymouth; William George Weigel; William Hall Raine; Green & Hahn; Alan Sayers. See also PAColl-0785-1-140 for further photographs relating to Wellington-Auckland express and Sam Mehurst and Jim Polkinghorne Quantity: 69 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints
Miss A Blewman and Jimmy James (Wellington) giving a demonstration of Latin American da...
Date: 31 Oct 1950
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Weigel, William George, 1890-1980
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-009
Description: Miss A Blewman and Jimmy James (Wellington), givng an exhibition of Latin American dancing at the 1950 New Zealand Ballroom Dancing Championships held at the Winter Gardens, Christchurch. Photograph taken 31 October 1950 by George Weigel of Christchurch. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - NZ Dancing Champs; Verso - centre - Latin American exhibition dances were given by Miss A Blewman and Mr Jimmy James (Wgton); Verso - bottom centre - Weigel 31 10 50 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 220 x 166 mm
Naenae Community Playground
Date: [Nov 1949]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-022
Description: A section of the Naenae Community Playground, with Naenae homes in the background, photographed ca November 1949 by a New Zealand Free Lance staff photographer. (Source: "New Zealand Free Lance", 30/11/49, p 24). Note the movie cameramen to the left. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - P 30/11/49; Verso - centre - A section of playground [indistinct] they come from Naenae housing settlement. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 161 x 213 mm
John McMillan in the Jackson Special, winner of the 100 mile event at the New Zealand G...
Date: 23 Mar 1950
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
By: Regal Studios
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-025
Description: John McMillan in the Jackson Special, winner of the 100 mile event at the New Zealand Grand Prix meeting, Ohakea, photographed 20 March 1950 by Regal Studios of Palmerston North. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - J. McMillan (Wn) (Jackson Special) winner of 100 mile event.; Verso - bottom centre - Copyright Credit Regal Studios, Box 183 Palmerston North.; Verso - bottom right - 20/3/50 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 123 x 210 mm
Mrs W H Fortune and Mrs Hilda Ross buying first-day covers from health stamp seller Mrs...
Date: 13 Dec 1948
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-024
Description: Mrs Jessie C Fortune (centre) and Hilda Ross (right of centre) purchasing first day covers from Mrs F L Babington, who had sold health stamps in Auckland for 21 years, photographed on 13 April 1949, by McLachlan. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Mrs Ross and Mrs W H Fortune (at left) buy first day covers from Mrs F L Babington, who has sold health stamps in Auckland for 21 years.; Verso - bottom right - McLachlan 13/12/49 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 165 x 211 mm
[Oyster ship at Bluff with a limited haul]
Date: [Jun 1950]
From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives
Reference: PAColl-0785-1-148-020
Description: An oyster ship at Bluff with a limited haul, after storms halted oyster operations, photographed in June 1950 by a New Zealand Free Lance staff photographer. The two nets at the left of the vessel are attached to a heavy blade-like implement for prising loose oysters from the sea bed. (Source: "New Zealand Free Lance", 28/6/50) Inscriptions: Verso - centre left - P 28/6/50; Verso - centre - Bluff, Southland Prov. A oyster ship just arrives in with its limited haul. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 215 x 167 mm