Places

Date: 1935

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: PAColl-8550-11

Description: Forestry workers with timber transportation equipment in the Pukemako bush, 13 miles east of Mangapehi, Waikato. Shows several men standing on a log on a railway system through the trees, and another man on a 1934 Caterpillar diesel 75 tractor with a winch on the back. Photograph taken in 1935 by an unidentified photographer. Publication note - Department of Internal Affairs. 1939. `Making New Zealand' 1(9): 28 For further information regarding the tractor in this photograph see Ken Anderson, Servicing Caterpillar : the story of the Taumarunui branch of Gough Gough & Hamer (Taumarunui [N.Z.] : C & S Publications, 2000). The tractor was on an eight month contract that started in January 1935. Caterpillar dealers Gough Gough and Hamer contracted to sawmillers Ellis and Burnand Ltd, to demonstrate the advantage of using tractors in the bush. Ellis and Burnand purchased the machine at the start of 1936 and used it at Ongarue until 1943 when it went back to Mangapehi. It was eventually scrapped in the early 1950s. Source of descriptive information - Information regarding the date, location, and tractor from Library client - June 2007 Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Original caption: Left - Modern methods of transport in timber milling at Mangapehi, Taranaki.; Verso - centre - Photo I-69 / Reduce: 6" x 4 1/2 "; Verso - bottom centre - Timber Milling, Mangapehi, NZ; Verso - bottom right - Govt Tourist Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.5 x 20.3 cm Provenance: Photograph from the Government Tourist Department for the Department of Internal Affairs' publication `Making New Zealand' (1939-40). Processing information: Formerly filed in Turnbull Library Pictures at: 634. Timber industry. Transport. Rail.

Date: 12 February 1888

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Halse, Frederick James, 1863-1936

Reference: MNZ-1349-1/2-G

Description: The houses "The Lodge" (left) and "The Ngaio", Lowry Bay, Eastbourne, Wellington. A boy and a girl stand in the centre. Taken by Frederick James Halse in 1888. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1940]

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Boyer, Charles Percy Samuel, 1902-1973

Reference: MNZ-2338-1/4-F

Description: Sports ground and houses in Karori, Wellington, with hockey games in progress, circa 1940. Photograph taken by Charles P S Boyer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: April 1940

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: MNZ-1941-1/4-F

Description: Bow of the ship Aquitania in Wellington Harbour, April 1940, photographed by John Pascoe. Caption from the publication 'Making New Zealand' reads: "A troop transport ship in New Zealand waters. The Royal Navy has the responsibility of convoying our transport overseas." Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 1939]

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Associated Architects

Reference: MNZ-0832-1/4-F

Description: Plan for the proposed new Wellington Public Hospital by Associated Architects: Stevenson and Turner; Crichton, McKay and Haughton, circa 1939. Published in `Making New Zealand', vol 2, no 21, page 23. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: [ca 1930s]

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: MNZ-0725-1/4-F

Description: Interior of a railway tunnel under construction at Tawa Flat, Wellington, circa 1930s. Shows workmen. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Published in `Making New Zealand', vol 2, no 17, page 16 with the caption `Constructing a tunnel on the Tawa Flat deviation, which now gives better access to Wellington than did the previous route through Ngaio and Johnsonville.' Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1899

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: MNZ-0914-1/4-F

Description: Military camp for the 1st contingent of soldiers to the South African War, Karori, Wellington, 1899. Photographer unidentified. Published in the magazine Making New Zealand, No 24, page 13 (Vol 2). Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1939

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Christensen, Edward Percival, 1907-1982

Reference: MNZ-1667-1/2-F

Description: The truck of H W Thomas Ltd carrying wool bales on a steep coastal road, Cape Terewhiti, Wellington. The truck driver, probably H W Thomas himself, is leaning out of the window. Taken by E P Christensen circa 1939. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [193-?]

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: MNZ-2517-1/2-F

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Provenance: Photograph from Frank Giles Barker for the Department of Internal Affairs' publication 'Making New Zealand' (1939-1940).

Date: 1940

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972

Reference: MNZ-1951-1/2-F

Description: Photograph of an architects drawing of the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial, opened at Petone in 1940. This memorial takes the practical form of a hall and bathing pavillion. Architect H L Massey. Photographed by John Dobree Pascoe in 1940 1840-1940 settlers memorial on Petone foreshore designed by H L Massey in 1939. Features a replica of the `Aurora'. Converted into the Petone Settlers Museum, in stages, between 1977-1989. Building is now the Petone Settlers Museum. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1939

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972

Reference: MNZ-1329-1/4-F

Description: Overlooking Wellington city and harbour from Tinakori Hill. Shows Bowen Street and Anderson Park in the foreground. Photograph taken in 1939 by John Dobree Pascoe. Published in 'Making New Zealand' Vol 1, No 5, page 21 Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Provenance: Item lent by John Pascoe to the Department of Internal Affairs for publication in 'Making New Zealand' in 1939.

Date: 1939

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Barker, Frank Giles, 1891-1955

Reference: MNZ-1566-1/2-F

Description: Photograph of Ford V8 motor cars on an assembly line. Photographed by Frank G Barker in 1939 Caption from "Making New Zealand" reads: "An example of electric lighting in New Zealand Industry" Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: [ca 1939]

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Christensen, Edward Percival, 1907-1982

Reference: MNZ-2257

Description: Crowd at Oriental Bay, cira 1939. Photograph taken by E P Christensen. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print Provenance: Photograph from E P Christensen for the Department of Internal Affairs' publication 'Making New Zealand' (1939-1940).

Date: [ca 1939]

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: MNZ-1646-1/4-F

Description: Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company factory building, Petone, circa 1939, photographed by Gordon Burt. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1895

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: MNZ-1021-1/4-F

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Provenance: Photograph from New Zealand Golf Association, possibly c/- of G O Sutton, for the Department of Internal Affairs' publication 'Making New Zealand' (1939-1940).

Date: [ca 1939]

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: MNZ-1778-1/2-F

Description: Te Kamaru Station homestead and shearing shed at Te Ikaamaru Bay, Wellington, ca 1939. Photograph taken by John Dobree Pascoe. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: ca 1876

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: PAColl-3060-023

Description: Copy photograph taken circa 1876 by an unidentified photographer. A Wellington Rowing Club crew rowing the "Dolly Varden" boat. People identified as: W Moore (bow), W Hearn (no 2), W Walker (no 3), H Woods (stroke). Location recorded as opposite Clyde Quay Hotel, Wellington, however may be near Paremata, Porirua. Text from back of the print reads: "This crew won the inter-provincial championship in 1876. Built in London, the 'Dolly Varden' was the first outrigger in New Zealand to have sliding seats". Published in: 'Making New Zealand' Vol 2, No 26, page 23. 'Free Lance' of 12 October 1901, page 21. Wellington City Archives reference: 50002-9-213. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.4 x 21.5 cm Provenance: Item lent by F M Spurdle to the Department of Internal Affairs for publication in 'Making New Zealand' in 1939. Processing information: Description updated 29 November 2023 following information from a researcher. Previous title: Crew of the Dolly Varden rowing opposite Clyde Quay Hotel, Wellington - Photographer unidentified. Formerly filed in Turnbull Library Pictures at: 41. Wellington. Streets. Clyde Quay. 1870s.

Date: [ca 1939]

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Stewart, William Walter, 1898-1976

Reference: MNZ-2669

Description: Four engine train crossing the Rimutaka Ranges, taken circa 1939 by William Walter Stewart. Source of descriptive information - Notes on item. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 16.3 x 20.9 cm Provenance: Photograph from William Walter Stewart for the Department of Internal Affairs' publication 'Making New Zealand' (1939-1940).

Date: [1930s]

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

By: Browne, Victor Carlyle, 1900-1979

Reference: MNZ-1523-1/4-F

Description: Aerial view of Petone looking north east, circa 1930s. Shows Gear Meat works, middle ground, right, and a timber mill, bottom left. Photograph taken by V C Browne. Published in Making New Zealand, Volume 1, number 12, page 11, with the caption: `The Petone beach, Wellington Harbour, fringes a considerable industrial area, which includes the freezing works shown in the right centre of the photograph. Note how the works are served by road and railway.' Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: ca 1930s

From: Making New Zealand :Negatives and prints from the Making New Zealand Centennial collection

Reference: PAColl-3060-019

Description: Unidentified man, with a horse and cart, droving sheep along a country road lined with toetoe plants and a cabbage tree, in the Wairarapa district. New Zealand Railways photograph taken circa 1930s. Photographer unidentified. Published in 'Making New Zealand' Vol 1, No 7, page 13 Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 16.3 x 21.3 cm Provenance: Item lent by New Zealand Railways to the Department of Internal Affairs for publication in 'Making New Zealand' in 1939. Processing information: Formerly filed in Turnbull Library Pictures at: 636. Sheepfarming. Droving