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Wairarapa Ward, Hospital, Trentham Military Camp

Date: Between 1914 and 1918

From: Quartermain album 1

Reference: PA1-o-425-14-3

Description: Wairarapa Ward, Trentham Hospital, taken between 1914 and 1918 by L B Quartermain, with a Ford ambulance in the foreground. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - "Wairarapa"; Trentham Huts Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned silver gelatin print 3.9 x 6.3 cm mounted on album page

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World War, 1939-1945. New Zealand. Military camps. Officers and inspections

Date: 1939-1940

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-031-12

Description: Mainly photographs of military officers probably involved in recruitment and selection of troops Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s).

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[Photographer unknown] :5th Contingent camped at Newtown Park, Wellington

Date: 1900

Reference: PAColl-D-0708

Description: Birds eye view of the 5th Contingent's camp at Newtown Park taken looking north. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Fifth Contingent Welln Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: 410 x 570 mm on card

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World War, 1939-1945. New Zealand. Coastal defences

Date: [1925-1945]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-046

Description: Includes: Construction, etc of 4th General Hospital, Dumbea, New Caledonia; unidentified Pacific campaign (US servicemen); NZ Military Forces display at the Dunedin Exhibition, 1925 (Series 30/1); aerial photographs of Whangaroa Harbour showing battery position, etc, 1942 (Series 23/12); aerial photographs of Whangarei Heads, including Bushy Head, 1942 (Series 23/11); Wellington (Series 23/16) including Garrison Hall in Buckle Street 1938, magazines at Kaiwarra, Central Park Camp, Kaiwarra US Camp, Anderson Park US Camp, Gracefield US warehouses; Wanganui (Series 23/7) showing Drill Hall 1938, position of aerodrome & coastal battery; Warkworth (Series 23/8) showing general area, Camp No 6, 30-bed hospital. Includes some photocopied prints Quantity: 174 b&w original photographic print(s).

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World War, 1939-1945. New Zealand. Units. 1 New Zealand A Tank Battalion

Date: 1939-1943

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-158

Description: Photographs of 1 New Zealand A Tank Battalion in training at Ohakune and Waiouru between 1939 and 1945 (A F V School). Includes Governor General's inspection Quantity: 49 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints Transfers: Photographs were transferred to NZ Army HQ on 26 February 1943 (see photocopy of envelope housed with collection)..

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Hutchison, W J (Mrs) :Album of photographs of Second NZ Contingent, South African War

Date: 1900

Reference: PA1-o-242

Description: Album of views of the Second New Zealand Contingent at camp in Newtown Park, being reviewed by the Governor at Island Bay, in procession through Wellington from the Basin Reserve to Parliament, and embarking on troop ship Waiwera for South Africa. One group portrait shows Mr, Mrs and Miss Horneman, and Lieutenants Crawshaw and Banks in uniform. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Album page - centre - Views of Second N.Z. Contingent, presented with love to my sister Edith, on the occasion of her birthday, 20th February 1900, from her brother Al. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with green morocco binding 12.7 x 15.4 cm

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World War, 1939-1945. New Zealand. Military training in New Zealand

Date: 1939-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-031-01

Description: Training of infantry, engineers, mechanics, and mounted rifles Quantity: 185 b&w original photographic print(s).

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World War, 1939-1945. New Zealand. Military camp life

Date: 1939-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-030

Description: Recreation in military camps; visits of family and friends Quantity: 3 container(s) (boxes).

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Wairarapa Ward, Trentham Hospital

Date: Between 1914 and 1918

From: Quartermain album 1

Reference: PA1-o-425-13-5

Description: Wairarapa Ward, Trentham Hospital, taken between 1914 and 1918 by L B Quartermain. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - At Trentham Hospital; in the "Wairarapa" Ward Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned silver gelatin print 4.1 x 6.5 cm mounted on album page

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Reminiscences of service in the Wrens 1942-1945

Date: 1992

From: Scott family : Papers and photographs relating to the Cachemaille, Boxer and Scott families

Reference: MS-Papers-11969-06

Description: Typed reminiscences of Marguerite Scott's service with the Women's Royal New Zealand Naval Service (WRENS) during World War II. Describes her work with the Rapaura Naval Intelligence R/T Station, near Renwick in Marlborough, scanning enemy shipping signal traffic. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Papers relating to the Naval W/T station at Rapaura

Date: 1985-1992

From: Scott family : Papers and photographs relating to the Cachemaille, Boxer and Scott families

Reference: MS-Papers-11969-07

Description: Newspaper cuttings, correspondence and other reminiscences collected by Marguerite Scott relating to her wartime service at the Rakaura Naval W/T Station. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Letters from Arthur James Neil to Deanie Robina Olive Neil

Date: 4 November 1942-1 Jan 1943

From: Neil family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12059-19

Description: Correspondence from Arthur James Neil to his wife Deanie Robina Olive Neil during his service in World War II. Written 4 November 1942 to 1 January 1943 from various locations in New Zealand and Fiji. Includes correspondence regarding being deployed to serve in Fiji; the sea voyage to Suva; arrival and first impressions of Fiji; the Defence Club; and his work, including interactions with U.S., Fijian, and other military personnel, organisation of training, and visiting villages. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing holograph letters. Physical Description: Holograph letters and envelopes

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World War, 1939-1945. Coastal defences - Coast watching New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Date: [1939-1945]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-041

Description: Mainly photographs of coastal defence and operations during World War II in the Pacific Islands and Auckland Islands. Some photographs are identified with captions and information on the back. Some people are identified. Includes coast watching on Auckland Islands - No 1 Camp Port Ross (The Cape Expedition) - wireless operations, surveying and meteorologists; Pacific Island - coast watchers cave on Vella Lavella Island used by signalmen (Signal Corps, US Army); radio and radar operations; women naval personnel; RNZN camp at Banika (Russell Islands); RNZN base camp at Guadalcanal (Camp Adams); group photos including crew of MW3 at Lombari; telegram relating to American soldiers washed ashore, 15-16 June 1942; albatross on Auckland Islands; coast watching quarters under construction at Cape Campbell; etc. Photographs taken at Nukufetau (Tuvalu), Guadalcanal, Bonika, Anchorage Island, Manu Island, Lombari, Bougainville, Banika (Russell islands), Cape Esperance, Vella Lavella Island, Auckland Islands, Cape Campbell, Funafuti, Visu Visu Camp, Savo (Solomon Islands), Suwarrow. Quantity: 74 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 b&w original negative(s).

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World War, 1939-1945. New Zealand. Coastal defences

Date: 1925, 1938-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-050

Description: Includes: Cambridge Drill Hall, 1938; Blenheim Drill Hall, 1938; Addington magazine; army transportation at Tauherenikau, 1943; aerial views of Samabula `A' & `B' camps, near Suva, Fiji, 1945; aerial view of Tamavua Military Hospital, Fiji; aerial view of NZ Camp, Fiji; Force Headquarters, Fiji; Wigram (Series 23/21) showing aerial views of camp area with Christchurch in background, aerodrome, bomb drop and magazine, 1941; aerial view of Belmont magazine area (Wellington); Whangaparaoa (series 32/10) - aerial and other photographs of camp site, battery position, interior of magazine, gun emplacements and pits, tunnels and battery workshop under construction, 1942; schedule of claims, Working Railways Department, Christchurch, 1925. Includes some photocopied prints Quantity: 87 b&w original photographic print(s).

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World War, 1939-1945. New Zealand. Coastal defences

Date: [1938-1942]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-048

Description: Includes: Westport Drill Hall (1938), 5" gun, expense magazine, parade ground at camp, Gun & Marine Dept Signal Station, and general view of Coast Defence Camp, 1942 (Series 23/9); Waimarino buildings (Series 23/19); Waihi Drill Hall ("B" Co, 6th Hauraki Regiment), 1938 (Series 23/20); Waitara Drill Hall, 1938 (Series 23/18); aerial view of Waikato Camp & Kelms Road magazine, Ngaruawahia (Series 23/26); Woodville Drill Hall, 1938 (Series 28/17); aerial view of Perano Whaling Station, Whekenui, Tory Channel (Series 23/13); Wright's Hill (Series 23/15) - General view of battery position, view of access road and excavations, interior of engine room, gun emplacements, including aerial views looking towards Wellington Harbour and to Karori. Includes photocopied printed material relating to gun emplacements and tunnels at Wright's Hill (some of which was published by Lions Club of Karori, 1979). Includes 25 photographic prints of Fort Drummond at Port Kembla, New South Wales, Australia Quantity: 103 b&w original photographic print(s). 37 b&w original negative(s).

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P & T staff, Featherston Military Camp

Date: 1916

From: Sullivan, Romola Frances, 1923- :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-6777

Description: Postcard photograph showing the Post and Telegraph staff at Featherston Military Camp in 1916. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

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Wairarapa Ward, Hospital, Trentham Military Camp

Date: Between 1914 and 1918

From: Quartermain album 1

Reference: PA1-o-425-15-1

Description: Patients in Wairarapa Ward, Trentham Hospital, taken between 1914 and 1918 by L B Quartermain. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Beds in the Wairarapa; Trentham Hospital Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned silver gelatin print 4.2 x 6.5 cm mounted on album page

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New Zealand military camps and views of Egypt and the military during World War I

Date: 1915-1916

From: Perin, S (Mrs), fl 1994 :Photographs relating to W G Ivil including views of Egypt and the military during World War I

Reference: PA1-o-715

Description: Quantity: 1 album(s).

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Herbert Anstice - Letters to May and his mother

Date: May-Jun 1918

From: Anstice family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5535-01

Description: Herbert Anstice spent from May to October 1918 at Featherston undergoing military training Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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World War, 1939-1945. New Zealand. Military training in New Zealand - Armoured & motori...

Date: 1939-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-4161-01-031-10

Description: Training of New Zealand armoured and motorized units in New Zealand Quantity: 44 b&w original photographic print(s).

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