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Date: 1881

From: [Various artists] :[Exhibition certificates 1865-1924]

By: Fergusson and Mitchell (Firm)

Reference: C-098-006

Description: Exhibition certificate awarded to artist John Gully including vignettes around the edges, surrounded with leaves. At the bottom are the figures of two women seated either side of a coat of arms with the motif `Advance New Zealand' beneath. At the top is a cartouche with a view of [Dunedin?] and an angel hovering above holding a wreath in one hand and a candle in the other. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph 530 x 382 mm

Date: 2008

Reference: ArtEph-2008-M-01

Description: Although principally known as a painter Colin McCahon engaged in an array of design activities. Examples of his design work showcased in this exhibition include museum display and exhibition signage, jewellery making, illustration, stage design, book cover design, print-making and coloured glass design. This show compares areas of McCahon's practice to folk art and, in its exploration of how McCahon became involved with design, draws attention to particular folk that encouraged his involvement with design. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 31 pages, 20 cm

Date: 1926

By: Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd; Hamilton, I, active 1984

Reference: B-110-053

Description: Subject: The buildings, showing flags, trams and other vehicles bringing visitors Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 242 x 317 mm from a photograph Provenance: Donation, Mr I Hamilton, Winton, 1984.

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: 1864-1865

By: New Zealand Exhibition (1865: Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: MS-Papers-0707/1

Description: Inward correspondence concerning the exhibition from intending exhibitors, jurors, etc and Agent-General for New Zealand in London. Source of title - Transcribed title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (119 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopies)

Date: 1925 - 1926

By: Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd

Reference: A-165-013

Description: An exterior view of the Exhibition buildings, Logan Park, Dunedin Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 300 x 410 mm

Date: 1890

By: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925

Reference: Eph-A-PHOTO-1890-01

Description: Envelope designed to hold photographic prints, by the Port Chalmers photographic studio run by David De Maus. Shows an inset illustration of the buildings of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition, 1889-1890. At head of recto: By special appointment to their Excellencies Sir Jas Ferguson & Sir Wm Jervois. Quantity: 1 Other printed ephemera item(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on blue envelope, 210 x 130 mm. Provenance: Purchased at auction, 2008. Other material of the same provenance is at PAColl-9337. Transfers: From Photographic Archive - PAColl-9337.

Date: 1925 - 1926

From: New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition (1925-1926; Dunedin): [Ephemera. 1925-1926]

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1925-05

Description: Shows a general view of the exhibition buildings, with the entrance gate, domed building and other buildings on either side of the Grand Court. There are cars and a tram near the entrance gate and people walking about the entrance. A closer view than that at Eph-EXHIBITION-1925-01. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on postcard 91 x 141 mm. Provenance: Donated in 1967.

Date: 1926 - 1950

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to timber, the timber industry, wood products]

By: Ellis Veneer Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TIMBER-1950-02

Description: One side shows the Grand Court and reflecting pool at the Dunedin Exhibition. The other side shows a wooden house being built. Quantity: 1 Other printed ephemera item(s). Physical Description: Relief print on plywood, 90 x 139 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2003.

Date: 1865

By: New Zealand Exhibition (1865: Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: MS-Papers-0707/2

Description: Five tickets including one for opening day, signed by Alfred Eccles, the Honorary Secretary of the Exhibition. Source of title - Transcribed title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 leaf). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter (photocopy)

Date: 1925-1926

By: Great Britain. High Commission (New Zealand)

Reference: MSX-4691

Description: Visitors book kept by the British High Commission in Dunedin during the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition 1925-1926. Signatures, names and home addresses of visitors are included. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, Strides' Sale, Chichester, 1997

Date: 1925 - 1926

From: New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition (1925-1926; Dunedin): [Ephemera. 1925-1926]

By: Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1925-04

Description: Shows a general night view of the exhibition buildings, with the entrance gate, domed building and other buildings on either side of the Grand Court. Almost identical to Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1925-03, except for differences in colouring. Also similar to the daytime scene at Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1925-01. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on postcard 91 x 141 mm. Provenance: Donated in 1967.

Date: 1888 - 1890

By: Hislop, James, 1859-1904

Reference: Plans-80-1212

Description: Shows Southern recreation ground, space for side shows, open avenue leading to art galleries, concert hall, gardens and front view of Exhibition building. Amended plan. For preliminary plan of exhibition see Plans-80-1213 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - James Hislop, architect Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 520 x 838 mm

Date: 1925-1926

By: Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd; Blaikie, William Nicol, -1938

Reference: PAColl-6930

Description: Photographs of the exhibition held at Logan Park, Dunedin. Two photographs of the pavilions of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition at night, one showing the lights reflected in the ornamental lake in front of the Grand Dome; one of the front entrance to the exhibition area with a tram and cars passing; one showing more of the frontage of the exhibition area including advertising; and one negative with two images of panoramas of the whole site. At least one photograph taken by Blaikie and all printed by Coulls Somerville Wilkie Ltd. Pelichet Bay was drained to create the land on which the exhibition pavilions were built. Arrangement: Negatives housed at 1/2-002373 to 002376 and 1/2-002378 Quantity: 5 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negatives

Date: 2002

By: Garrett, Rob, active 1994-2016

Reference: ArtEph-2002-S-06

Description: Catalogue and essay with reproductions of some works. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on folded pamphlet. Physical Description: Pamphlet, 6 sides, 295 x 210 mm. Transfers: From Ephemera Collection -.

Date: 1926

By: Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd

Reference: C-065-020

Description: An exterior view of the Exhibition buildings, Logan Park, Dunedin Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 335 x 445 mm

Date: 1865

Reference: MS-1701

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (18-51 leaves). Physical Description: Ms (26 cm; ½ calf, light brown boards)

Date: 1889

Reference: Eph-B-EXHIBITION-1889-01

Description: Includes the report of the Canterbury Committee secretary Mr J J Kinsey, from the Lyttelton times, 21 August 1889, and an article "'Our exhibition" from the Star, 21 August 1889. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: 4 pages, 327 x 215 mm.

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-655-001/037

Description: 37 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. A panda bear sits and swings the five Olympic rings in its paws with Olympic officials commenting on China's successful bid for the Olympic games. Comment on ASH's view of underage smoking - two children walk past a cinema and a man in an alleyway furtively offers to show them pictures of people smoking. Comment on Jim Anderton's aim for a 'Peoples Bank' - Jenny Shipley is portrayed as a bank teller sitting under a signd your breath'. Public cynicism of Michael Cullen's proposed Superannuation scheme. Farmers discussing their lack of confidence in ENZA. Cartoonist's reaction to the disparity between the financial levels of sports peoples and other people when being assessed to be published on the 'rich list'. Comment on the publication that 'kiwi kids' are overweight. A male ironing clothing offers comment on Helen Clark Jenny Shipley Silvia Cartwright Sian Elias and Michelle Boag being in positions of power. Comment by a male sitting down to breakfast that deer velvet being a sex aid is 'bunkum'. Michael Cullen is shown standing next to a poker machine called 'Future Super' indication it is the helath and education monines that the poker machine needs to work on. Comment on the outcome of Max Bradford's electricity reforms. Max Bradford is in an electricial repair shop being told that if the article he brought for repair was not broken before Bradford tried to fix it it is broken now. Helen Clark Parekura Horomia and Michael Cullen presenting their individual position on the issue of Maori TV A schoolteacher chastises Max Bradford for blaming others. Michael Cullen and Helen Clark watch two overweight dogs named Super and Maori TV eating while two thin dogs named Education and Health are straining at their leads for food. A nurse opens the expectant fathers waiting room door to tell Mr Anderton to go home and he will be notified if there is any sign of labour getting serious. Early visitors arrive on the shores of New Zealand with the comment that the natives may regret not having an immigration policy. Christine Rankin wears two very large earings one labled 'winzum' the other 'lose some'. Comment on the news that the right-of-way road rule is to be revised. Jim Anderton Helen Clark and Michael Cullen cling to a life raft identified as Beneficiary Voting Block with two boaties in the background commenting that even the knowledge wave did not loosen their grip. Comment on Helen Clark's support for funding going to the arts. Comment on Laila Harre and holiday shopping Finger pointing from Pete Hodgson and Max Bradford as to who is to blame for the electricity reforms not working/ Rugby fans pay their first visit to Dunedin and pass comment on the wearing of tartan trousers. Shows a bloody battle of Gengis Khan's army. Word is being passed around to forget about the plundering and go for the 'bonus point'. Refers to the NZ cricket teams decision to stop their point scoring run glut against Australia and take the bonus point offered by a technicality. Shows two young school boys discussing public educations failure to teach reading, writing and numeracy. Shows Jim Anderton on the steps of Treasury with water flooding under the front doors and down the steps. Comment on Anderton's attempts to stop the 'leaks' coming from Treasury. Comment on the public boredom over multi-millionaire Steve Fossett's attempts to fly around the world non-stop in a hot-air balloon. Shows Marian Hobbs with a large wind instrument wrapped around her playing 'NZ Music' to a man who represents the NZ public. He has a large flat neck collar on representing the new NZ music quota. The collar prevents him from putting his fingers in his ears should not wish to listen to the music. Shows mother explaining to her crying children that their father is now going to play golf rather than take them sailing. The change is due to their father being agitated by NZ Professional Golfer Grant Waite's performance. Comment on prison staff's industrial 'go-slow' and the opportunities it creates for prisoners to escape. Shows a large area of forestry being felled for the sake of sending 'positive signals' to overseas companies. Shows an elderly couple, justifying to a squad of police officers at their front door, that they are doing all they can in the nationwide drive to save electricity. Shows Marian Hobbs introducing a rock band called 'Marian and the quotas'. Shows Sam Neill at the Jurassic Park 3 movie premiere with an old pre-historic friend. Shows a woman in an art gallery asking if a framed display is a piece of art. The gallery worker assures her it is and explains that it is Creative New Zealand's justification for their travel expenditure. Quantity: 37 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies on sheets 297 x 210 mm.

Date: 1925 - 1926

Reference: Eph-C-EXHIBITION-1925-03

Description: Souvenir pale blue cotton handkerchief commemorating the Dunedin exhibition of 1925-1926, shows an illustration of the central fountain and garden court with the exhibition buildings around it. A central domed building flies the Union Jack. The name Murray is embroidered in blue at the top left. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print and embroidery on cotton handkerchief, 280 x 278 mm. Provenance: From the collection of Tony Murray-Oliver, 1987.