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Date: 1910

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: C-065-008

Description: Shows a new European settlement near Ohakune, amongst an extensive tract of felled timber, with trees and bush in the background. Mount Ruapehu is in the distance. Other Titles - The above photograph depicts a pioneering scene near Ohakune, on the route of the Main Trunk railway, and shows the birth of a new settlement in the heart of the bush. In the background towers the majestic snow-clad peak of Ruapehu ... Extended Title - Supplement to: The Weekly News. Special Christmas Number. 1910. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 462 x 662 mm

Date: 1911

From: Various artists :[Clippings of political cartoons featuring Sir Thomas McKenzie, from the Canterbury Times, Observer, NZ Times, Spectator, and NZ Free Lance. ca 1910-1912].

By: Lloyd, Trevor, 1863-1937; Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: J-054-102

Description: A weeping Thomas Mackenzie, New Zealand politician, is pushed away from a stool by a policeman wearing a label 'Boundaries Commission'. Other stools are empty, labelled 'High Commissionership - or ?', 'Tairei lost 1911', 'Waikouaiti lost 1908', 'Waihemo lost 1902'. In the background Prime Minister Joe Ward and another politician are playing games with a 'seat'. Published in 'Grant, Ian F. Public Lives - New Zealand's Premiers and Prime Ministers 1856-2003 (Book title)' 2003. Extended Title - The Hon. T. Mackenzie, Minister for Commerce and Agriculture in the Ward Government, has suffered the loss of his seat after three consecutive sittings of the Electoral Boundaries Commission. After being driven to Waikouaiti by the abolition of the Waihemo seat, he had to stand for Taieri at the last election, though his constituency being again done away with. This year's census figures necessitated the transference of one seat from the South to the North Island, and again Mr. Mackenzie was the victim. He announces his intention of contesting another seat, not yet named, but the opinion is generally held that he will be sent to London to fill the High Commissionership shortly to be vacated by Sir William Hall-Jones. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size phtocopy of newspaper clipping. Image size 120 x 203 mm

Date: 1921-1924

From: Hume, Keith Hamilton, fl 1974-1982 :Albums featuring Ohura and Rotoiti and timbermill

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: PA1-o-232

Description: Views of the timber industry around Lake Rotoiti, Bay of Plenty Region; Includes scenes of the Rotoiti Timber Co.; timber transportation at Mourea (spelt Morea in album), and Lake Rotoiti; the Ohau Channel; Okataina (spelt Okatina in album); and Ngongotaha. Taken in the 1920s by John Martyn Hume and a staff photographer of the Auckland Weekly News. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Black cover, entitled `Photographs'; 18 x 30 cm

Date: 1909

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: C-065-002

Description: A view in an orchard This picture was awarded the 1st prize in the Farm or Station Class for the `Auckland Weekly News' eleventh photographic competition. Extended Title - Supplement to: The Auckland Weekly News special Christmas Number, 1909 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 387 x 575 mm

Date: 1905 - 1915

By: Hoyte, John Barr Clark, 1835-1913; Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: C-079-025

Description: A reproduction of a painting by J C Hoyte, showing Lake Rotomahana and Mount Tarawera before the eruption of 1886 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph 344 x 590 mm on sheet 367 x 615 mm Provenance: Purchase: Scott Picture Co., Wellington, 11/7/72

Date: 1900

From: Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949 :Collection of albums, prints and negatives

By: Rountree, Harry, 1878-1950

Reference: 1/4-039110-G

Description: Photograph of a painting by Harry Rountree, published in the Auckland Weekly News, Christmas number 1900, p 25, with the title "Captain Cook attacked by Maori war canoes off the coast of northern New Zealand, near the Cavalli Islands, December 1769". This image is a copy negative photographed from the magazine by Albert Percy Godber. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.25 x 3.25 inches

Date: 1924

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-161-001

Description: Shows a woman reclining and looking up from a book she is reading, on the shore underneath a pohutukawa tree in bloom. A yacht passes by on the right. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet 443 x 313 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath, Auckland, in July 2001.

Date: 1909

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper); McIntosh, Doris Hutchinson (Lady), 1909-1989

Reference: B-033-017

Description: A yachting scene Inscriptions: Verso - Xmas supplement of Auckland weekly news probably from J D Perrett coll Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 320 x 450 mm

Date: 1928

From: Wells, Robert E, 1905-2006 :Photographic negatives, prints and transparencies of the Mokau and other rural North Island districts, and scenic views of New Zealand

Reference: PAColl-0001-2-1-070

Description: Robert Wells and nine Mangatoi School children in a boat on the Mokau River photographed in 1928 by Auckland Weekly News staff photographer. Inscriptions: Verso - top centre - Teacher and pupils photographed by Auckland Weekly News staff photographer.; Verso - bottom centre - Mangatoi School, Mokau River, 1928. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Gelatin silver print 15.2 x 20.5 cm

Date: 1921

By: Lloyd, Trevor, 1863-1937; Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: H-664-001

Description: A kangaroo and a kiwi are in tears as Uncle Sam makes off with the Davis Cup for tennis. Quantity: 1 newsclipping. Physical Description: One A4 size newsclipping.

Date: 1910

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper); Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: C-065-008-a

Description: Shows a new European settlement near Ohakune, amongst an extensive tract of felled timber, with trees and bush in the background. Mount Ruapehu is in the distance. Other Titles - The above photograph depicts a pioneering scene near Ohakune, on the route of the Main Trunk railway, and shows the birth of a new settlement in the heart of the bush. In the background towers the majestic snow-clad peak of Ruapehu ... Extended Title - Supplement to: The Weekly News. Special Christmas Number. 1910. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph, 462 x 662 mm

Date: 1910

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper); Muir & Moodie (Firm)

Reference: C-065-009

Description: Shows boat on river amid native bush Extended Title - Supplement to : The Auckland Weekly News special Christmas number, 1910) Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photo-mechanical print, 433 x 575 mm

Date: 1908

By: Wright, Walter, 1866-1933; Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-078-011

Description: View of the Boyd on fire in Whangaroa Harbour with a large number of Maori in canoes in the foreground Probably published in Weekly News Copy of an original oil painting in Auckland Art Gallery. The date 1908 for the publication of this image is suggested by a story on the verso showing Sydney L. Thompson's painting 'A pioneer's story' which was exhibited at the Auckland Society of Arts annual exhibition in 1908 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 265 x 380 mm

Date: 1970

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-152

Description: References to his return to and residenceat Kihikihi, the construction and raising and unveiling of a monument to the chief in the township, and to his death and burial on the site, in the months April to June, 1894, List of references from newspaper files in Auckland Institute and Museum Library, and from the New Zealand Herald and Auckland Weekly News. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1912

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B065

Description: Contains biographical notes about Weraroa Kingi, writen by Te Whatahoro for publication in the Auckland Weekly News; also contains a photograph of Te Whatahoro Jury and an unknown Maori (presumably Weraroa Kingi); also contains a letter from Kupuora T R A to Te Raungaiti Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: [ca 1918-1970s]

From: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013 : Photographs relating to the Ratana movement

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper); Dominion (Newspaper); Godber, Albert Percy, 1875-1949; Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955; Tesla Studios; Westra, Ans, 1936-2023; Whites Aviation Ltd

Reference: PA1-q-1157

Description: Album relating to the history of the Ratana Church, most likely compiled by James Henderson, 1918-1974. Contains scenes from the Ratana movement, some with accompanying notes. Buildings shown in photographs include the Ratana home and two halls at Ratana Pa (Piki te Kaha and Whare Marama) in 1922, a later image of the halls combined with three others as Te Manuao circa 1937, the interior of the Whare Maori museum (with faith healing articles), Te Temepara O Te Haahi Ratana (exterior and interior images), the Ratana Church at Te Hapua, an aerial image of Ratana Pa in 1846, a montage of images from Ratana circa 1939, and stacks of mail requesting healing waiting for response. Events featured are the opening of Te Omeka Pa, Matamata, in 1937, the opening of Te Manuao in 1938, and the funeral of T W Ratana in 1939. Also contains an image of a 1921 faith healing camp in Wanganui. Contains portraits of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana, photographed at a number of times from age 44 onwards, and Ratana family members Maata [Te Reo Hura], Matiu, Te Omeka, Te Urumanao (Te Whaea), Piki Huia, Rawinia (Winnie) and Te Arepa. Other identified figures include Maori Affairs Minister Frank Langstone, Mete Keepa, Patu Pere, Tangi te Pere [Makere?], Maori Affairs Minister Koro Wetere, Japanese visitor Daisy Nakada, Ralph and Flora Love, Tapihana Dobby Paikea and Maudi Rakatairi. Portraits of Maori politicians are also included, with Nga Koata E Wha (The Four Quarter) group photographs showing Paraire Paikea, Tiaki Omana (Jack Ormond), Haami Tokouru Ratana, Eruera Tirikatene, Tini Whetu Marama Tirikatene-Sullivan, Matiu Rata, Paraone Rewiti, and Iriaka Ratana, identified in various group and individual portraits. Tirikatene-Sullivan is also shown with her newborn baby and husband. Group images show Ratana constable Tiaki Rennie (Jack) with unidentified Ratana waitresses, a Ratana kapa haka group in ca 1934, Te Reo Puriwiritua brass band having their instruments blessed, unidentified Morehu, and Awhina (sisters) of the Ratana Church. Photographers identified include Tesla Studios, William Hall Raine, Auckland Weekly News, Z A Morton, Ans Westra, James McLeod Henderson, Dominion Newspaper, Percy Albert Godber, Whites Aviation, and [Pix?] Additional material includes newspapers clippings, a ca 1950 annotated illustration in coloured pencil and pen of the Pictorial History of the Ratana Church and the development of the Ratana Sign, a photocopy of church symbols, and a copy of a painting of Ratana holding the bible and Te Tiriti O Waitangi by Paula Novak. Pamphlet on The Treaty of Waitangi, statistics relating to Maori Religious Professions from the 1976 Census, and two copies of Ratana newsletter Te Whetu Marama from May-April 1973 and January 1974 and a photocopy of the cover from September 1955. Arrangement: Album contains two pages where film negatives and prints were attached with tape to annotated backing paper. These have been separated for conservation reasons and the material rehoused. Photographic prints and paper stored in interleaved acid free folders and negatives rehoused and stored in negative store. Photocopy of original page inserted in original sleeve to show original order and arrangement. Quantity: 1 album(s) red clearfile containing b&w original photographic prints, 8 photo mechanical prints, 5 b&w copy photographic prints, 4 b&w original photographic negatives, 1 b&w digital photographic print, 1 colour digital photographic print, and papers and cuttings. Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprints, photo mechanical prints

Date: 1926

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-033-012

Description: A fishing scene beneath a waterfall Supplement to the Auckland Weekly News Special Christmas Number, 18 October 1926 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph of photograph 270 x 390 mm

Date: 1884-1968

By: Northwood, Arthur James, 1880-1949; Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal; Sefton, William John, -1951; Auckland weekly news (Newspaper); Messenger, Derek, active 1968; Hutchings, Frank, active 1914

Reference: PAColl-2144

Description: Includes gum industry operations in Northland and Auckland; New Year festival, 1911; a wedding group, 1913; Queen Carnival at Dargaville, 1915; picnic in Dargaville, ca 1935; Dargaville Yugoslav Social Club group, ca 1936. Some photos in this collection are copied from holdings in Auckland Public Library and Auckland Institute and Museum. Many of the people in the photos are identified by name. Collection may be associated with John Mark Totich Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 15 b&w original photographic print(s). 51 b&w copy photographic print(s). 2 colour copy photographic print(s).

Date: 1930

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-161-013

Description: Shows two figures in the foreground, looking out at "Auckland pleasure craft at anchor in the beautiful land-locked harbour at Te Kouma, west coast of Coromandel Peninsula, Hauraki Gulf". The near shore is lined with pohutukawa trees in bloom. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet 382 x 505 mm. Provenance: Donated by Dr Jim Johnson, Coronado, California, in 1995.

Date: 1908

By: Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: C-065-006-a

Description: Shows railway workers, one identified as Thomas Alexander Evans, shacks, tents, food supplies, clothes on a clothes line and domestic articles outside in a clearing among tall trees. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, coloured 170 x 230 mm