Places

Date: 1860-1900

By: Masterton Historical Society

Reference: PAColl-7329

Description: Photographs of Masterton including: Bannister's farm on the north bank of the Waipoua River at Akura with Charles Bannister standing on the bank; the militia of 1866, presenting arms, led by Captain Walter Perry (all names given in the caption); the Coles' house on Bridge Street (now Queen Street) and a studio portrait of what may be the Coles family; views of Queen Street; a crowd in the street for the opening of the new Post Office with the Public Institute behind it; a sale of sheep at the saleyards; a procession by friendly societies past the Prince of Wales stables; James Wrigley and his family outside his bootmaking business; James Wrigley and his wife and son John; a cart travelling over the Te Ore Ore bridge; the Anglican church; the first Post Office next to Iorn's Bannister store ca 1856; panoramic views of the town; the Waipoua River near the site of the old Kaikokirikiri Pa; Masterton school picnic at Woodroofe's farm; a painting of Worksop Farm owned by the Dixons by Charles Barraud; a band and procession on Queen Street passing Westlake's saddlery and Winzenberg's photography shop; Masterton's first band outside the Royal Hotel with E Braggins, the licencee and conductor (other names given on the reverse of the print); a ballast train coming from the ballast pit near the railway train with men standing on the carts; the Wrigley family in a field of cattle at their farm; a baby show; an 1854 land receipt for a section purchased by Iorns; a group of eighteen blacksmiths holding their implements; Liberal Party celebrations at Solway Show Grounds after the 1905 election with Seddon, Ward and others (named on the reverse of the print); William Hodgson Donald; Sergeant Price of the Masterton police; Donald Solway Donald; Mr and Mrs Charles Dixon; W W McCardle; and a tinsmith, one of the early residents. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 30 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints Processing information: Negatives were allocated at 1/2-003434 to 1/2-003471 and 003673 to 003674 (duplicate at 1/2-004343) although only sixteen of these were made. Replacement negatives for two images at 1/2-132742 and 151351. 1/1-000763 to 1/1-000778 may also relate to this collection.

Date: [ca 1910-1930]

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

Reference: 1/2-001300-G

Description: View looking down Church Street (now known as Elliot Street) with the Royal Hotel on the right; McCready & Love (tailors), Mechanics Institute; dentist, saddler, and other businesses on the left. The Masonic Hotel can be seen in the far distance on the left. Two women are standing at the entrance to the Mechanics Institute; a pram is on the footpath outside the dentist; a horse and cart are heading towards the photographer. Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s. Part of Strand Series of photographs. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Strand Series; Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Church St. Opotiki, NZ. 2239D Relationship complexity - An almost identical image at 1/2-001237-G Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910-1930]

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

Reference: 1/2-001237-G

Description: View looking down Church Street (now known as Elliot Street) with the Royal Hotel on the right; McCready & Love (tailors), Mechanics Institute; dentist, saddler, and other businesses on the left. The Masonic Hotel can be seen in the far distance on the left. Two women are standing at the entrance to the Mechanics Institute; a pram is on the footpath outside the dentist; a cyclist is heading towards the photographer and horseriders can be seen in the far distance. Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Church St. Opotiki, NZ. 2213D Relationship complexity - An almost identical image at 1/2-001300-G Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910-1930]

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

Reference: 1/2-001106-G

Description: View of Bridgers Ltd (Drapery store) on the corner of Church Street and Main Street (now known as Elliot Street). The clothing, etc in the window displays, is clearly visible. A poster advertising the Art Union is on the window at the centre. A horse and cart are parked outside. A man and dog are standing on the footpath at the intersection. Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910-1930]

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

Reference: 1/2-001301-G

Description: View looking south down Church Street. The building on the left is possibly a hotel. Across the road are the premises of Shalfoon Bros, with a number of people congregated on the footpath outside. Several carriages, carts and a bike can be seen. Bridgers Ltd premises (with flag flying) can be seen in the middle distance (at interesection with Main Street). Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s. Part of Strand Series of photographs. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Church St. Opotiki. NZ 2184D. Strand Series Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910-1930]

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

Reference: 1/2-001305-G

Description: View looking down Church to the intersection with Main Street (now Elliot Street). The Masonic Hotel is on the left; Bank of New Zealand and Bridgers Ltd are on the right on opposite corners. A church steeple can be seen over the rooftops on the right. In the middle foreground a man on horseback is talking to a group of men. Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s. Part of the Strand series. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Strand Series; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Church St. Opotiki. NZ. 2177D Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1915-1930]

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

By: Newell, William Jabez, -1948

Reference: 1/2-001311-G

Description: View looking down Church Street towards Main Street (Elliot Street). In the foreground on the right is Harvey's (fruiter & confectioner). On the lefthandside of the street are various shops including a car hire firm, land agent and butcher. The Post Office building is further down on the left. The Masonic Hotel (with brick facade) can be seen in the far distance on the corner of Church Street and Main Street. Several cars are parked in the street.Photograph taken by W J Newell ca 1920s. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Church St. Opotiki. 3778.; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - W J Newell photo Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1910-1930]

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

Reference: 1/2-000192-G

Description: View looking along Church Street with the Masonic Hotel on the right and the Bank of New Zealand on the corner diagonally opposite on the lefthand side. A horse and cart is turning into Church Street near the BNZ. Pedestrians are walking along the road. Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s. Part of the Strand series. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Strand Series; Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Church St. Opotiki. NZ 2192D Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches