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Date: 1914

From: Girdlestone, Hubert Earle, 1879-1918 : Albums relating to surveying, tramping and climbing

Reference: PA1-q-914

Description: Opens with a group of men on a tramp into the valley of the Orongorongo River in the southern Rimutaka Ranges. Included are views of the river and surrounding mountains, in particular Mount Matthews which they climbed posing for a photograph at the Mt Matthews trig station. There are views in the native forest and one looking over the Wainuiomata Valley. One image shows a group of men standing on the Fernside Railway Station labled as the "Mt Hector Party". This probably relates to a group of photographs later in the album recording a tramp in the Taraua Ranges. A group of five photographs records a trip to the Dawson Falls on Mount Egmont. There are views of the road leading to the falls through native forest, the group sitting on a huge rock below the falls, and the falls themselves. The other images in this group show the party on the Mountain, and loaded onto a cart at Eltham. Two pages of views of Days Bay, Lower Hutt, showing individual houses, Croyden School, and coastal scenes. A surveying trip to Kapiti Island. Views of the western cliff face of the island, the caretaker's house and surroundings, a tame deer, nautilus shells, and H E Girdlestone standing beside an 8 inch micrometer on a tripod. Views of the Volcanic Plateau showing Mounts Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro and the surrounding plains. The departure of the Main Expeditionary Force from Wellington during the First World War. The focus of these images is on the transports moored at the wharves, and the two escorting warships, the Japanese "Ibuki" and the British H M S "Minotaur", in the harbour. A group of women playing golf on the Waiwhetu golf links Family and friends at Eastbourne. Trip to the West Coast and the glaciers. Views of the main road south of Ross passing through heavy native forest, the Franz Josef Glacier and people climbing its ice fields, Mount Tasman, the Toaroha Rapids, and the Fox Glacier. There are also views of the Pelorus River and Bridge, the Buller Gorge, the Buller River, and the bridge on the road between Lyell and Inangahua. A general view of Greymouth where the party stayed with friends whoes two children were photographed driving peddle cars. A southern crossing of the Tararua Ranges. The route was by way of Mount Reeves, then down into the Tauherenikau River valley, along the river, then up to Mount Alpha and along the ridges to Hector and out again along the Waiotauru River to Otaki Forks. There are two photographs of members of the tramping party, as well as general views of the ranges, the rivers, a mountain tarn, and the Waihoanga Bridge. A visit to the Army training camp at Trentham. Photographs of individual soldiers and groups of soldiers and visitors. Three views of a man on horseback and a dog in the Manganuiateo River. Three images of surveyors making observations at a trig station using an 8 inch micrometer. Views of the Southern Alps. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1925

Reference: PA1-o-505

Description: Photographs of trips taken in 1925 by an unidentified photographer. On the first trip the photographer goes by car to the Nelson Lakes District, and the Buller River, to the Korere Valley "and so home". The second trip is one travelling to the New Zealand Exhibition at Dunedin in November 1925, though there are no images showing the exhibition. The trip goes from the Buller River; Lake Kaniere; views of the Rimu Dredge; near Jacksons; Otira Station; Otira Gorge; Springfield after a snow fall; Lyttelton Harbour; a visit to the remains of the old homestead at Double Corner, Waipara, with historic white gums; and lastly views from the Summit Road, Akaroa Peninsula. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with soft card cover tied with brown cord; entitled "Trips, 1925" in white lettering; 19 x 26 cm

Date: 1925

From: Living, John Frederick, d 1978 :Photographs of the South Seas Exhibition and holidays

Reference: PA1-o-1052

Description: Album recording a motoring and camping holiday through the South Island of New Zealand. This took in the New Zealand South Seas Exhibition in Dunedin and included the West Coast, Otago, and Canterbury. The central part of the album has images of Khandallah, Wellington, and the family home in that suburb. Family photographs include Doug on his Norton Motorcycle, and Jack and Neville similarly posed on a Douglas Motorcycle. Rene and Frank stand at the net holding tennis rackets, and mother has several images with young Joyce. The last part of the album recordes something of a holiday to Auckland where the family camped at Brown's Bay and took a trip to Kawau Island. A group shot on Mt Messanger on the way back and some views of Pukekura Park New Plymouth complete the album Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1847 - 1958 - 1959

From: Scales, Sydney Ernest, 1916-2003 :[Illustrations for Heroes of peace and war by A. H. Reed. 1958 or 1959]

Reference: A-060-007

Description: Shows Thomas Brunner and his party of four Maori guides taking a laden raft downstream during a rain storm in an attempt to cross a swollen river, in Feb 1847 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink, 380 x 279 mm

Date: 1875

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook; Fiordland and West Coast views]. 1875

Reference: E-401-076

Description: Looking north up the West Coast, with the Buller River entering the sea in the foreground, trees and slight indications of house roofs across the river, hills, sea and cloud in the distance Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on two pages of sketchbook, image size 105 x 360 mm.

Date: 1800 - 1872

Reference: MapColl-834.1cdc/[pre-1872]/Acc.3885

Description: Map of the Tasman Sea outlet of the Buller River, showing street plan of Westport and Carter's Beach prior to the flood of 1872. Orowaiti River, Martin's Island, and Organ's Island are also shown. The location of walking tracks, ferry routes, flood stop banks and areas of erosion are highlighted. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, linen backing, scale [1:31 680], 26 x 43 cm.

Date: 1929-1931

From: Furkert, Frederick William, 1876-1949 :Photographs of Hydro schemes and the Murchison and Hawke's Bay earthquakes

Reference: PA1-q-768

Description: Damage to buildings, roads, rivers and landscapes resulting from the Murchison and Hawke's Bay earthquakes Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: [ca 1910]

Reference: PAColl-6472

Description: The collection consists of 36 images of West Coast schools, 6 of schools in other areas, 3 of views of other areas and a further 11 images of the tour party themselves and the cars they travelled in. The photographer is unidentified. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-002832 to 1/4-002887 Quantity: 56 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negatives

Date: 1875

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook; Fiordland and West Coast views]. 1875

Reference: E-401-075

Description: A river, with an island in the centre, a rowboat drawn up on the near bank, and logs marked as 'Bridge' crossing it. On the opposite bank a triangular boating signal on a tall pole. Mountains, (including Mount Rochfort?) in the background The location is likely to be close to the mouth of the Buller River at Westport. Surrounding drawings in the sketchbook are of the Westport area Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on two pages of sketchbook, image size 208 x 105 mm.

Date: 1875

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook; Fiordland and West Coast views]. 1875

Reference: E-401-073

Description: A clearing with a campsite by the Buller River, a large dead tree with its root system lying across the view amidst native trees and hills. A man stands near the river and tent on the right The location is likely to be close to Westport. Surrounding drawings in the sketchbook are of the Westport area Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on two pages of sketchbook, image size 208 x 105 mm.

Date: [ca 1925-1927]

From: Ainslie, Esme Airini Mollie, 1901-1983 :Photograph albums

Reference: PA1-o-1290

Description: Photographs of tramping in Otago and a trip to Nelson with the Tararua Tramping Club, 1926-1927. Includes views of the United States Battle Fleet ca 1925, and portraits of friends of Esme Harrison. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album 27.5 x 19.5 cm, without a cover

Date: [1920s?]

From: Kenrick, Evelyn Helen, 1907-1991 : Photographs of New Zealand scenery

Reference: PA1-o-250

Description: Scenic views of the West Coast Region of the South Island, except one of the reservoir at Marton, in the Rangitikei area. Photographs taken by an unidentified photographer The view of Granity shows a railway line emerging from a mine, with coal trucks on the incline. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with brown cover, entitled `Photographs'; 21 x 27 cm

Date: 1875

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook; Fiordland and West Coast views]. 1875

Reference: E-401-079

Description: Looking south east from near the mouth of the Buller River towards trees and part of the Paparoa Range. The highest visible peak may be The Needle, from which Buckland Creek drains Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on two pages of sketchbook, image size 105 x 360 mm.

Date: 1921

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: B-199-001

Description: Shows Buller River with boats on it. A bridge, trees, and mountains are visible in the background. One of the boats is moving and has two people in it, the others are docked next to a small building and what appears to be a water wheel. Another small building is shown at the edge of the bridge. The sky is pinkish suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 170 x 245 mm, sight 355 x 430 mm

Date: 9 December 1934, January 1937

From: Salmon, Albert Armitage, 1899-1982: Photographs taken on a trip to New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-10262-3

Description: Mounted images with annotations from Albert Armitage Salmon's 1936-1937 trip to New Zealand. The images follow the route of Salmon and his companions' travels tramping and travelling from Franz Josepf Glacier to various locations in the North Island. Photographs taken by Salmon. - The photographs show aerial images of the South Island including Franz Josef Glacier and snowfields, Fox Glacier and nearby mountains and bush, and a series of images of Bert Salmon and Mary Hansen on the ice at Fox Glacier. Also includes views of Fox River, the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki, Buller Gorge, a suspension bridge over the Buller River, and farmland near Nelson. - Photographs of the North Island show Chateau Tongariro and Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park, views of Mount Ngauruhoe, including a copy of a photograph of the eruption of Ngauruhoe on 9 December 1934, and group portraits of Irene Booth, Mary Hansen, Eric Keehn, and Reg Booth playing in the snow on Mount Ruapehu. - Other images show views of the Waikato River at Huka Falls, the Aratiatia Rapids, and geothermal activity around Taupo and Rotorua. Images show geysers and mud pools at Wairakei, the Lady Knox Geyser erupting at Waiotapu, the exterior of the Rotorua bathhouse, and views of Whakarewarewa, including hot pools, thermal springs, boiling mud, and steam. One image shows a pataka (store house) at Whakarewarewa and local Maori women washing clothing outdoors in a hot pool. Another photograph shows Maori children bathing. Also includes photographs of the Arapuni Dam and an image of glow worms hanging from the roof of Waitomo Caves. Quantity: 55 b&w original photographic print(s) on mounts. Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: [ca 1980s-1990s]

From: Young, David Christopher, 1947- :Photographs, mostly relating to the Matahina Dam and to a South Westland canoe trip

Reference: PAColl-10090-4

Description: Photographs of David Young's canoe trip in South Westland taken circa 1980s-1990s by an unidentified photographer, possibly David Young. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 98 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1921

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-069

Description: A view of the mouth of the Buller River, with Mount William rising in the distance Other Titles - Mount William Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 180 x 250 mm

Date: 1921

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-080

Description: A panoramic view of the town of Westport from across the mouth of the Buller River. Part of the Paparoa Range rises behind the town. Houses can be seen amongst trees and bush Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and pencil on spread pages of soft-cover sketchbook, 185 x 550 mm

Date: 1921

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-081

Description: A preliminary sketch with the river in the foreground, bush and trees at the river's edge and the mountain in the background. A colour code has been pencilled in for later inclusion, and gone over in ink; colours include hues of green, purple, blue and grey, with varying light and shadow indicated in places Other Titles - Rochfort Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on page of soft-cover sketchbook, 185 x 275 mm

Date: 1920 - 1925

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-066

Description: A view of a town nestled at the foot of a mountain range, with a river running beside it. Buildings appear to include churches and a clock tower Although Westport had churches and a post office clock tower by this time, the buildings look more European than 20th century New Zealand Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 160 x 120 mm