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Date: 1931 - 1939

From: Wickham, Charles, 1853-1940s :Family album. Uncle Charlie's unfinished drawings. [1926-1941].

Reference: E-563-q-27

Description: Shows a view looking along Muritai Road towards the north, with St Ronan's Presbyterian Church at the curve of the road in the mid-distance. There is a willow tree in the left foreground and two houses, one at either side of the picture. The church building shown was built in about 1903 and replaced in the early 1960s. Other Titles - A willow Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) inserted into slits in page of album.. Physical Description: Watercolour, 249 x 193 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Mr Thomas H Hudson of England in 1997.

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

Date: [ca 1927]

From: Government House Collection : Prints of Te Aro flat, Lambton Quay, Parliament Building, Government Buildings, Post Office and Governor's residence

Reference: PAColl-D-0119

Description: Panoramic view taken from Wireless Hill (Tinakori Hill) looking down on the city and across the harbour to Roseneath, Oriental Bay and Mount Victoria, with the Miramar peninsula in the distance. Bolton Street Cemetery is in the immediate foreground. The Government Building, Parliament Buildings, Government House, Government Print building and Thorndon railway station are to the left. Several ships are berthed at the wharves and a ship is steaming towards Queens Wharf in the middle distance. Kelvin Chambers and Mayfair Chambers can be seen (both under construction). The Taranaki Street Wharf is on the far right. Taken by an unidentified photographer, ca 1927 Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Title; Recto - bottom right - 2249 Similiar view at 1/2-058525 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 402 x 560 mm with mount

Date: 1932, 1948-1960

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-169

Description: Photographs for publication in NZ Free Lance, 1932, 1948-1960 Aerial views of Lancaster Park and Christchurch Boys' High school; Centennial fireworks display; Clarendon Hotel (from Oxford Terrace with Captain Scott's memorial in foreground); librarians at Christchurch Library, ca 1940s; Mill house, home of Mr Tracy Gough, 1948; home of Ken Myers, Riccarton (showing garden and swimming pool); Sign of the Takahe, 1949. Also various views of Christchurch Cathedral; street scenes - cyclists in Colombo Street; corner of Armagh Street looking down Colombo Street; Manchester Street looking south; cars parked in Cambridge Terrace; aerial view of Cashmere; Kenns Reach, Avon River (Burwood). Aerial and other views of Sumner, 1948-1959 - includes state houses under construction in Arnold Street; Nayland Street showing house on the hill owned by Mr Piet; house built at 58 Colenso Street for Mr Pascoe; views showing new breakwater, 1959. Quantity: 33 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [1920s]

Reference: PAColl-D-0689

Description: View looking along Hastings Street with the Hannah Building on left and Bank Of New Zealand and Napier Post Office on the right. Bestall's can be seen at the far end of Hastings Street. There is a tram in the immediate foreground, cars on the road and parked at kerb, and a number of pedestrians. Taken by an unidentified photographer, ca 1920s. Identified by comparing with 1/2-006602-F taken in 1921 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 400 x 545 mm mounted

Date: 1930 - 1950

Reference: MapColl-832.47964enc/19-?/Acc.6199

Description: Cadastral map of Porirua from Porirua East state housing area, the junction of Champion Street, Titahi Bay Road and State Highway 1, to the state housing area adjacent to the harbour north of Elsdon. The railway line is marked and the escarpment adjoining it. Roads are unnamed and vary slightly from current maps. A site of a shopping centre is marked but has had correcting fluid painted over its name. Title assigned by cataloguer Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and correcting fluid on plastic, scale not given, 12.3 x 11.4 cm. on sheet 15.4 x 12.9 cm.

Date: ca1920s-1930s

Reference: PAColl-6559

Description: 80 images of gold mining in the Waihi district inlcuding the batteries, shafts, wheelhouse, a Wilfley Table and men mining. There are also images of the town of Waihi itself, the surrouding rivers and the Martha Goldmine offices. Also included are two images of recently felled trees. Photographer unknown. Arrangement: Negatives housed at: 1/4-015327 to 015406 Quantity: 80 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: 1932 - 1939

From: Wickham, Charles, 1853-1940s :Family album. Uncle Charlie's unfinished drawings. [1926-1941].

Reference: E-563-q-08

Description: Shows a view of Wellington Harbour from 324 Oriental Parade, looking towards Te Aro and Brooklyn, with St Gerard's Church on a headland at the left. At the right a steamboat comes into the port, and the buildings of Wellington are visible as shadows in the dusk, under an orange sky. Other Titles - 324 Oriental Parade, Wellington. I painted from my window this NOCTURN, without an outline in 30 minutes Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) inserted into slits in page of album.. Physical Description: Watercolour, 197 x 255 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Mr Thomas H Hudson of England in 1997.

Date: 1900 - 1930

From: Cherry, Arthur Leonard, 1884-1947 :[New Zealand sketches. 1910s-1920s]

Reference: A-104-081

Description: View looking along the Octagon (from the south end) and down George Street The Dunedin Town Hall is on the left. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Etching, 98 x 140 mm on sheet 153 x 198 mm

Date: ca 1915, 1931, 1955-1963

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-021

Description: Photographs of Wellington Region, made for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance. Includes photographs of Castlepoint lighthouse, street scenes in Martinborough, Featherston and Masterton, construction of the Wellington - Wairarapa railway and aerial photographs of Wainuiomata. Includes two earlier photographs; one of Lower Hutt train station circa 1915 and the reconstruction of Taita Gorge Road in 1931. Quantity: 41 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1932 - 1939

From: Wickham, Charles, 1853-1940s :Family album. Uncle Charlie's unfinished drawings. [1926-1941].

Reference: E-563-q-07

Description: Shows a view of Wellington Harbour from Brooklyn, with the Carillon at the extreme right. The Te Aro area and the houses on Mt Victoria are also shown, as well as the wharves on th waterfront. Somes Island (Matiu) is in the right distance, with the Hutt Valley beyond. Other Titles - Belfry The Carillon was built in 1931, and therefore this view must have been painted after that. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) inserted into slits in page of album.. Physical Description: Watercolour, 192 x 266 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Mr Thomas H Hudson of England in 1997.

Date: [ca July-August] 1934

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-122291-F

Description: An aerial view of Wellington in 1934, looking over Mt Cook, Basin Reserve, Newtown (upper centre and right), Hataitai, Kilbirnie and Miramar (upper left). Some of the buildings which can be identified are: National Museum Wellington (being constructed), Carillion War Memorial Monument and Wellington College. Photograph taken by a photographer from the Evening Post. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1928]

From: Jones, Frederick Nelson, 1881-1962 :Negatives of the Nelson district

Reference: 1/2-036053-G

Description: Children's gala day, Nelson. Shows children walking up the street, accompanied by adults and cars. Some children in the procession carry signs that read: "Hampden St, Children's Gala Day". Photograph taken circa 1928, by Frederick Nelson Jones. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [ca 1932]

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-089999-G

Description: Overlooking Courtenay Place, Wellington, circa 1932, with city buildings including the St James Theatre on the right. Cars, trams, and a sign advertising `Morris', are visible. The De Luxe theatre, and houses in Mt Victoria, are in the background. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1938

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

Reference: 1/4-038726-F

Description: A view of Mount Ruapehu covered in snow with the main street of Ohakune in the foreground. Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer in 1938. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1935

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-070204-F

Description: Aerial view over Rongotai and out to Lyall Bay. Taken in 1935. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: ca 1928

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-045220-G

Description: South end of Muritai Road and beach, Eastbourne, circa 1928. Shows two cars parked on the right. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Muritai Beach South end Wellington NZ S C Smith Photo Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: 1931

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: 1/2-076012-F

Description: The newly constructed Kelburn Viaduct, circa 1931. Tramway workers can be seen on Glenmore Street in the process of duplicating the tram lines. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Note on back of file print reads: Tram lines duplicated 1931, after completion of new viaduct and demolition of old. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1930

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-046316-G

Description: Looking over Island Bay in 1930, showing houses, streets and an advertisement for `Lynx suits' in the centre. First on the right side is a childrens' playground. Photograph taken by Charles Sydney Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: ca 1930

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-045675-G

Description: View east dowm Courtenay Place from the junction with Taranaki Street. A bus marked "lambtons" is taking on passengers beside the Taranaki Street men's toilets which are screened by a rangiora hedge and surrounded by cabage trees planted in the 1910s. Two policemen stand talking in the middle of the street, and a hording for "Fuller's Vaudiville" can be seen above the St James' Theatre. Photographed by Sydney Charles Smith about 1930 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative