Places

Date: [ca 1950s]

Reference: PAColl-7022

Description: Views of the beach at Pukerua Bay with maintenance to prevent erosion. Also views of a house built on the beach including one of the owners on the verandah. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-099111 to 099118 Quantity: 8 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film ¼ plate negatives

Date: [ca 1929]

Reference: PAColl-6887

Description: 16 views of Wellington and Murchison including: Oriental Bay from the west and the east; a park on Oriental Bay looking towards the harbour with a family with a pram pic-nicking; two of J O Smith's gentleman's outfitters on the corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street, one with the Government Buildings in the background and one taken from them; the Carillon from Buckle Street; the Hikitia lifting a buoy in Wellington Harbour; Seatoun taken from the north; the steamer Cowan (location unknown); three men, one in a uniform, standing next to a car with Newman Bros Ltd on the windscreen; a display for visiting dignitaries in the form of a human Union Jack possibly in Athletic Park for the Duke of York's visit; the Public Library building on Mercer Street with the Technical College and the Town Hall in the background and Wakefield Street to the right; Willis Street looking south; and three showing the damage after the 1929 earthquake to H J Hodgson & Co General Merchants and Ross's Hotel in Murchison and Nelson Boys' College. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-044200 to 044215 Quantity: 16 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass ¼ plate negatives

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: 6 July 1964

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1964/2253-F

Description: View looking south-west from and apartment block along Oriental Parade towards Oriental Terrace, showing Oriental Bay and the Band Rotunda at right. Construction cranes can be seen on a building site at centre. Photograph taken 6 July 1964 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) negative strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: [ca 1950s-1960s]

From: Bailey, Margaret (Dr), 1945-: Collection of Margaret and John Bailey

Reference: PA12-7803

Description: Transparency slides of Wellington, taken ca 1950s-1960s by John Bailey Quantity: 24 colour original transparency/ies slides.

Date: [Circa 1900s to 1910s]

From: Mercer, Robert, fl 1964 :Photographs and albums of Maori, New Zealand views, and illustrations

Reference: PA1-o-338

Description: Album of photographs taken in the Otago and Southland Regions, by unidentified photographers. All the locations are well identified. Some of the images are related to railways, including railway tunnels (e.g. The Caversham Tunnel when under construction circa 1909), and the Hunts Road Tunnel; the Clutha Railway Bridge; the Wingatui Signal Box; the Balclutha Railway Station, railway yards, and sales-yards; railway barns; D-class engine (New Zealand Railways steam-engine No. 355); the Owaka Express; and bush tramway tracks, one sawmill typical of small mills in the Catlins area. Many of the images are taken with an emphasis on atmosphere, including sunsets, stormy days on the coast near Dunedin, evening at Ocean Beach, storm clouds at Lawyer's Head, and "By beach and sand-hill". There are a large number of views of the Dunedin Botanic Gardens and the Winter Gardens, and the Dunedin Reservoir. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark brown cover, gold lines down spine and across corners; 19.5 x 26.5

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-0908-F

Description: Panoramic view of Pohara, Golden Bay, taken by R P Moore. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - [in pencil] 3 colored [sic: coloured] for Golden Bay; Photographer's title on negative - centre left - Pohara Nelson. NZ No. 456 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.8 x 115.8 cm

Date: 1885

From: Dillberg, Gustaf, 1858-1934 :[New Zealand sketchbook. 1879-1887]

Reference: E-085-019

Description: Two views on one page. The upper view shows Napier beach, looking towards Cape Kidnappers. A few houses can be seen in the distance and there are people walking on the beach, with a couple seated above the sand to the right. The lower view may be of Nelson looking towards Tasman Bay with hills in the foreground (road, bank, weeping willows and scrub indicated), houses in the middle distance, the sea and hills beyond. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil & watercolour, 178 x 254 mm (page size).

Date: 1984-1986

From: Fowke, Susan, fl 1995-2007 :Photographs of Kairakau Beach, Hawke's Bay

Reference: PA1-o-1618

Description: A portrait of Kairakau Beach, its baches, and people on holiday. Depicted are views of the beach, the background slopes and cliffs, general views of the baches, and details of one particular bach and it's surroundings. One group of photographs are of windows and doors. The people on holiday included Susan Fawke, Jeavons Baillie, John MacDonald, Chris Cochran, Margaret Cochran, Vita Cochran, Ursula Cochran, James Stratton, and Janet Paul. Many of the buildings shown along the beach front have been demolished since these photographs were taken. Quantity: 1 album(s).

Date: ca 1900-1915

Reference: PAColl-7391

Description: Two photographs of the view across Wellington Harbour from near Pencarrow Head to Seatoun and Point Dorset; three photographs of the rocks and beaches around Point Dorset and The Pinnacles; people on the beach and in the sea at Lyall Bay; two men and a woman amongst the pine trees in Newtown Park; a woman in the Wellington Botanic Gardens with Glenmore Street behind her; three views looking down on the houses around Oriental Bay; next to the harbour on Oriental Bay showing the tram lines; the convalescent home on Mount Victoria above Oriental Bay; horses grazing with Evans Bay and the Miramar peninsula in the background; the SS Hawera and SS Haupiri in the patent slip at Evans Bay; the patent slip and the Union Steam Ship Company laundry at Evans Bay; a man and a woman on a path through the bush at Days Bay; looking over Roseneath towards Somes Island; and a yacht sailing at sunset near Pencarrow Head. Photographer unidentified. All the negatives have similar numbering and lettering on the reverse. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-003942 to 003961, 003963 to 003964, and 003981 to 003985. 1/2-003982 is missing and has been entered as a copy negative to a print at PAColl-7081-53. Other negatives have been entered as child records of this collection. Quantity: 27 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1950s]

Reference: PAColl-6861

Description: 19 scenes of what is possibly a holiday in the New Plymouth area. They show a woman standing in front of a tent; a group of people around a trestle table with a trophy on it in front of a tent; the Sugar Loaf Islands; a church or similar building seen from across a lake; several of a large park with a lake in it; two of a row of wooden huts with a woman standing outside possibly near the beach; two caravans possbily in a holiday park; two views of houses near the sea, one with Mount Taranaki in the background; and one of a woman in a tailored suit. Photographer unidentified. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/4-031115 to 031133 Quantity: 19 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: [ca1880-ca1895]

From: Romeril, George, 1844-1922 :Photographs relating to Chatham Islands

Reference: PA1-o-1333-25

Description: View of Te Whakaru and Hanson Bay, Chatham Island. In the middle distance right, is Alexander Shand's house and a patch of native forest. In the foreground is clear pasture and some sheep grazing near a group of trees. (Information from George Hough and Bill Carter). Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print, 20 x 14.5 cm, mounted on album page, 30.5 x 24 cm

Date: 1909 - 1908 - 1912

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

Reference: A-462-196

Description: Shows a beach with trees and houses behind it. The Sugar Loaves are visible in the background The reverse shows the interior of a drawing room. An unidentified woman in a long purple dress is lying on a couch or day bed, reading. A wooden chair, a small table, curtains with wooden curtain rail, and cushions are visible. Maori and European artworks hang on the wall behind her, including a piupiu and a korowai. The title identifies the room as being the drawing room of the schoolhouse at Tokaanu. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 170 mm

Date: [ca 1930s-1950s?]

From: Creator unknown: Lantern slides, chiefly of trips overseas, plants, and gardens

Reference: PA11-281

Description: Lantern slides of gardens, flowers, houses and buildings, farming, and vacations in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, circa 1930s-1950s. Photographer(s) are unidentified. Some images are labelled with captions naming the subject. Slides include: - Photographs relating to gardening, including a variety of flower gardens and vegetable gardens. These include an unidentified woman in her vegetable garden on a farm with a spaniel watching on, a man with a plough in a vegetable garden on the same farm, and a group of unidentified women with a wheelbarrow full of produce. Two studio images show plants formally arranged in pots [possibly copies?]. - Image of houses and buildings in New Zealand, including unidentified villas, Auckland University Clock Tower, 'Otahuna' (the residence of Sir Heaton Rhodes in Tai Tapu) with field of blooming daffodils in the foreground, [railway?] sheds at the Port of Tauranga with Mount Manganui in the background, the T&G Building and adjacent earthquake memorial colonnade in Napier, and the Cawthron Institute building and garden in Nelson. Set also includes images buildings in England including a country cottage, Tudor houses [in Chester?], the chapter house of an unidentified cathedral, and Georgian terrace houses. The English images also include unidentified people. - Holiday photographs include Milford Sound, Farewell Spit (with lighthouse and dunes), and coastal and lake scenes (with boats, including the launch 'Ratahi'). Unidentified people appear in a number of these photographs. Also includes a single photograph of the Pan American Airways (Pan Am) seaplane 'Honolulu' on the water and two photographs of the parade at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in London, with one showing Queen Elizabeth in her carriage. - Images relating to farming and industry include a ewe and a lamb in a paddock, a flock of sheep being corralled by farm dogs, hay making, wool being loaded onto a barge, and [flax?] drying in a field. Arrangement: Set contains slides from box 6 Quantity: 26 b&w lantern slide(s). 14 colour lantern slide(s). Physical Description: Lantern slides

Date: 1924

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-2014-F

Description: Panoramic view showing crowds of people on a grassed area in the centre, and several tents. On the left there is a board reading "Eastbourne Borough Council Tennis Court Bookings" in front of groups on the tennis courts. The beach and sea are on the right where there are some swimmers and some people picnicking and walking on the beach. Houses at the back of the recreation ground at the base of steep hills, bush-clad in parts. Wellington Heads centre right. Taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Eastbourne Recreation Grounds. Rona Bay, from Refreshment Pavilion. 1924. No. 356 Relationship complexity - Print available at PA6-321 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 19.7 x 110.8 cm

Date: Between 1923 and 1928

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-2031-F

Description: Panoramic view looking down over Lowry Bay with Wellington Harbour and the beach on the left. A road runs along the foreshore. Houses on the slopes to the right of the beach with steep bush-clad hills behind. In the right foreground there is a single-storeyed house with verandahs along the front and an iron roof. Lawns in front of the house with shrubs, and a tennis court near the road. A gazebo, small outbuildings and a water tank in the back garden; rows of vegetables in a plot on a rise behind the house. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Lowry Bay. No. 383. Wellington; Marginal notes on negative - Lowry Bay Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 24.7 x 116.8 cm

Date: 1923

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-2033-F

Description: Panoramic view looking down over Eastbourne North with Wellington Harbour, Ward Island, and the Eastbourne Pier on the right. Several dinghies drawn up on the beach; row of fishing nets and pots along a fence near the beach on the right. Houses on flat area on the right of Muritai Road and amongst trees on the slope to the left at the foot of steep bush-clad hills. The business premises of Wright and Kinvig (Builders) are visible in the centre middle distance. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Eastbourne North. 1923. No. 385; Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - R P Moore's circular business stamp Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 25.7 x 108.5 cm

Date: 1923

From: Moore, Robert Percy, 1881-1948 :Panoramic photographs of New Zealand

Reference: Pan-2034-F

Description: Panoramic view looking down over Eastbourne South from Muritai Park. The township is on flat land in the foreground with Wellington Harbour in the centre, Matiu/Somes Island on the right and Ward Island in the centre middle distance. Muritai Road runs below the hill in the foregound; St Alban's Anglican Church in Ngaio Street is seen in centre left of the image. Tennis courts near the water's edge in centre right middle distance. Photograph taken by Robert Percy Moore. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - Eastbourne South from Muritai Park. 1923; Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - R P Moore's circular business stamp Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Panoramic negative 25.7 x 94.0 cm

Date: 1956-1958

From: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-10131-3

Description: Photographs of the South Island of New Zealand taken by Les Cleveland, 1956 to 1958. Information relating to the content as well as the date taken and the date printed, is on the rear of most prints. Most prints relate to the West Coast Region, but also some images of Nelson, Canterbury, and Otago regions. Identified people are: Kopara Sawmill workers Bill Brown, Owen Jacobs, Morry Pullman, Hans Van Ruyven, Jimmy Birchfield, Doug Macalister, Joe Kavanagh, Neil McLean, Archy Fluerty, saw doctor John Henry Ord, Ted McGhie; licensee of Nelson Creek Hotel D Graham; Dorothy Debenham; Mick Bowie, and chief guide at Mt Cook Hermitage. Unidentified people include a female French tourist and some children. Featured natural environments include Karamea beach scenes, mining and sawmilling sites, and Buller Gorge. Featured town sequences include Reefton and Nelson's Creek houses and businesses, many of which are derelict. Further images (and series of images) of note include: a series of images of the Kopara Sawmill with forests, exterior felling scenes, lumber yard, processing of timber, and workers; spectators at a Cobden soccer match; crib-logging on the Wataroa River; various road works and maintainence scenes; locomotive at Ngahere sawmill site; images relating to various mining activities; church buildings; municipal buildings; and some mountaineering prints. Arrangement: Photographs ordered chronologically by Library using the date on rear of prints. Note that some images in the same photographic sequence have been given varying dates by the photographer. Quantity: 72 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints

Date: 1914

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

Reference: A-462-039

Description: Shows the waterfront in Nelson, highlighting the man-made wall and houses dotting the foreshore. Bush-clad hills rise in the background Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Esplanade, Nelson / June 1914 [in brushpoint] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on page of sketchbook, 139 x 233 mm