Places

Date: 1848 - 1849

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Clarke, Cuthbert Charles, 1818-1863

Reference: A-143-013

Description: View from the south end of Paihia Beach, probably in the 1840s, looking north along the beach with a row of houses at the foot of the hill to the left. Several Maori with their canoes are on shore, and a food storage platform appears outside the fenced area surrounding the European houses. Includes William Williams' house, a two-storied residence, built of stone and mortar, with 3 dormer windows, burnt down 15 Feb. 1856 Catalogued by both Sotheby's and McArthur's as the work of Cuthbert Clarke. However on both stylistic and handwriting grounds (c.f. Merrett's work in A.T.L. and the British Library), the work appears to be by Merrett. In addition, the date 1848 predates Clarke's arrival in New Zealand by one year Other Titles - Paihia Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Pahia Beach, Bay of Islands [In pencil]; On mount, discarded by auctioneer before purchase by Library: Title and date. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour over pencil 163 x 229 mm Provenance: Previously sold at Sotheby's, London, 6 November 1985.

Date: 1878

By: Eastwood, James, 1846-1937

Reference: A-468-017

Description: A view from the southern end of Ocean Beach, better known as St Clair Beach, or Second Beach, of the newly-built Cargill's Castle ('the Cliffs'), sitting atop the cliff. A large outbuilding can be seen to the west of the house. The painting is taken from the dunes of the beach, and the figures of people, including one on a horse, are visible 'The Cliffs' was completed in 1877. Later images show the extensive planting in front of the house, which was built in concrete to withstand the elements. The landscape in this image is relatively bare Inscriptions: Backing board recto - centre - Ocean Beach Dunedin 1878 by J E [in pencil, on separate piece of brown card adhered to backing] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour enhanced with pencil, on paper 128 x 184 mm

Date: 1856

By: Holmes, William Howard, 1825-1885

Reference: B-139-017

Description: Shows a view along the Wellington shoreline, looking north. Part of Barrett's Hotel is shown on the extreme left, beside a classical revival building. There are shops in the distance. A red-coated soldier leans against the door to Barrett's Hotel. A small rowboat is in the sea to the right of the road Title on engraved plate on frame. Artist attributed because of similarity of subject to Holmes' "Wellington Beach 1856" (A-032-040). The work is not as finished as that one however. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 241 x 343 mm (sight) Provenance: Prior to that in the collection of Mr Charles Levin of Sanson, descendant of W. H. Levin.

Date: ca 1907

From: Wilson, Kenneth Adrian, 1924-2012: Photographs relating to Wellington

Reference: 1/2-135988

Description: View of Island Bay, Wellington, showing houses on large fenced sections at the intersection of Beach Street, Knoll Street and Tyne Street. A man and woman walk with a small child along Tyne Street toward the Esplanade where `Cliff House' is under construction. Taken by an unidentified photographer, circa 1907. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 1940s]

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

Reference: 1/2-045430-G

Description: Looking east along Oriental Parade, Wellington, showing people on the beach and footpath. Houses and an art deco apartment block are on the hills behind. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith circa 1940s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 10x8-1754-G

Description: The beach at Island Bay, Wellington, showing crowds of men, women and children, all dressed in `day wear' beside The Blue Platter Tea House. A horse drawn vehicle, carrying a few men, is standing on the road. A few residential houses can be seen in the distance. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith ca 1910. Inscriptions: Recto - centre left - Photographer's title: Island Bay (SC Smith Photo 552); Recto - centre right - S C S Smith Photo Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: 1949

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

Reference: 1/2-048881-G

Description: People walking and swimming at Oriental Bay, Wellington. Photographed by S C Smith in 1949. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Gelatin dry plate negative

Date: [ca 1922]

From: Lennard, Maurice, fl 1983 :Photographs of Piha and Huia taken by Edward Le Grice

Reference: PAColl-0398-11

Description: View of Edward Le Grice's boarding house, Piha. Photographed by Edward Le Grice in about 1922. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 21.5 x 16.4 cm

Date: 1852

By: Cookson, Janetta Maria, 1812-1866

Reference: C-064-003

Description: View from the top of Cave Rock looking along Scarborough Beach to the left, the hills and flat land of Sumner and along Sumner Beach to the right. There are five or six houses against the hill, centre and right. A piece of Cave Rock protrudes in the foreground. For attribution and provenance see A-048-027. Title from inscription Inscriptions: Verso - Title and date in pencil Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil 175 x 755 mm

Date: 2001-2003

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000507

Description: Photographs of South Westland, West Coast. Includes photographs of the Franz Josef and Haast villages and glaciers, coastlines and lakes in the southern region of the Westland district. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Views-Places (south Westland)" Quantity: 170 digital photograph(s).

Date: 1929

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

Reference: 1/2-046001-G

Description: View of Oriental Bay, showing houses in Mount Victoria, people walking along Oriental Parade and a crowd gathered around the original band rotunda. Photographed by Sydney Charles Smith in 1929. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Gelatin dry plate negative

Date: [191-?]

Reference: 1/1-021695-G

Description: Photograph of Karaka Bay in Wellington, showing the road, houses, and a public garden overlooking the sea; taken circa 1910s by an unidentified photographer. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top right - 1276 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

Date: [ca 1910]

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

Reference: 1/2-000284-G

Description: View taken from a vantage point looking across a grassy area towards houses lining a road with beach access to Sulphur Beach and south towards Auckland. Mt Eden can be seen in the middle distance. Taken ca 1910 by William A Price Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - Sulphur Beach, Northcote William Archer Price lived and practised in Queen Street, Northcote, 1909-1910. Source: New Zealand Post Office directories Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1906]

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

Reference: 1/2-001213-G

Description: View taken from Oriental Parade (in the vicinity of Oriental Terrace) looking east showing the houses on Oriental Parade and on the hill overlooking the bay. A boathouse is on the foreshore in the middle distance. Children are playing on the beach near the boat house and a woman and child are sitting on the beach in the immediate foreground. Photograph taken by William Archer Price in early 1900s. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Oriental Bay. Wellington. 615 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches

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

Reference: 1/2-046494-G

Description: Overlooking St Clair, Dunedin. Taken by Sydney Charles Smith. Forms a panorama with 1/2-046495. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - St Clair Dunedin. S C Smith Photo Prot D[?] No 2[?] Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: ca 1907

From: France, Thelma Edith Minnie, 1907-2000 : Photographs

Reference: 1/2-103480-F

Description: View overlooking Island Bay, showing houses on fenced sections and the beach, circa 1907. Taken by an unidentified photographer. Note on back of file print reads: `27.11.07 on postmark on back' Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - top left - F.T. Series. No.2236A. Island Bay, Wellington, N.Z. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Copy negative from loaned print

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

Reference: 1/2-047504-G

Description: A crowd of people on the beach at Oriental Bay. Many of them wear bathing suits. On the left is Oriental Parade. Taken by Sydney Charles Smith. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Date: [ca 1920s]

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

Reference: 1/1-045880-G

Description: View of Island Bay, looking toward Taputeranga Island, taken by S C Smith, circa 1920s. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Gelatin dry plate negative

Date: 2 April 1957

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-44035-F

Description: Aerial view of the township of Muriwai Beach looking inland from the coast, taken 2 April 1957 by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: Feb 1952

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Walker, W (Mr), active 1940s-1950s

Reference: 1/2-038943-F

Description: Island Bay, Wellington, with school children on the beach, and houses behind. Photograph taken in February 1952 for the National Publicity Studios, by W Walker. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.