Places

Date: 1935 - 1936

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: New Zealand sportsman (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Carnival-1935-01

Description: Arrangement of text, black on yellow. Urges patrons to see "thrilling contests under latest electrical indicators". Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, 760 x 508 mm.

Date: 1965 - 1967

By: Air New Zealand Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-AVIATION-ANZ-1965-02

Description: Poster showing eight photographs of scenes in New Zealand, with a tourist bus in a mountain setting, sunbathers at a beach, Christchurch Cathedral, Wellington Harbour by night, a Maori woman in traditional dress at Pohutu Geyser, a chairlift near a ski hut, catching trout, the Central Otago high country, and a photograph of the new DC-8 jet introduced in 1965. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 920 x 620 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Vintage Posters Only, Australia, in 2007.

Date: 1920 - 1929

From: New Plymouth. Reprinted from the Ideal Timetable and Guide. [1920s].

By: Woods, M (Mrs), active 1980

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-New-Plymouth-1920s-01-03

Description: Shows two women on the water's edge in fashionable swimwear. Extended Title - From New Plymouth / reprinted from The Ideal Timetable and Guide, page 3. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on page 3 of booklet.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 212 x 127 mm.

Date: 1977

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to the sale and purchase of real estate, domestic dwellings, commercial buildings, houses, subdivisions and sections]

By: Pauanui Ocean Beach Resort Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-REAL-ESTATE-1977-01

Description: Booklet promoting Pauanui as place to buy land, for its sporting and opportunities and suitability for families. It has a central foldout bird's eye photograph of Pauanui with the 87 new lots for sale. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, 297 x 210 with pamphlets in back pocket.

Date: 1922 - 1923

By: City Printing Company; Wright & Carman Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-REAL-ESTATE-1922-01

Description: Shows a view of Lyall Bay. Accompany sheets promote the area as a place to live, and describe the marked growth in the suburb in the last 13 years. Prices of each section are listed, and it is implied that values will rise when the new tunnel is completed. Other Titles - Stellin Estate Date confirmed in Evening post, for 13 December 1922, property pages. The auction of the property in 72 section allotments was conducted by J H Bethune & Co. on 14 December 1922 at 2.30 pm. The vendor was Mr James Stellin. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on 3 sheets, each 250 x 314 mm. (Second sheet was originally larger)

Date: 1950

From: [Ephemera of around A3 size relating to tourism in regions beginning with N, O, P. 1900s]

Reference: Eph-C-TOURISM-New-Plymouth-1950-01-inside

Description: Shows an illustrated street map of New Plymouth, with recreational activities including flying, water-skiing, sailing, swimming and sunbathing. Also shows rugby, cattle farms, Mount Taranaki (Egmont), tennis court, hunters, golfers, the race-course, fishing, and the railway track. The outside of the brochure contains a key to the fun map. Dated on stylistic grounds. Extended Title - From the brochure "Visit New Plymouth", ca 1950. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on inside of folded brochure. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on one side of folded brochure, 236 x 418 mm.

Date: 1925 - 1926

From: [Ephemera relating to carnivals and celebrations in New Zealand. 1920-1929]

By: Maranui Surf and Life Saving Club

Reference: Eph-A-CARNIVAL-1925-01

Description: Includes programme details for the "Miss New Zealand, 1925-1926" National Bathing Beauty Contest" (controlled by the Lyall Bay Surf and Life Saving Club). Boxing Day, December 26th, at 2 pm. 12 contestants are listed. Other events were children's fancy dress competitions, baby shows, sand modelling contests, children's races, side shows. The final of the bathing beauty contest was on 2nd January 1926. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 20 pages, each 210 x 142 mm. Transfers: Transferred from MS-Group-1139 in 2002. Transferred from Manuscripts and Archives in 2002 (MS-Group-1139).

Date: 1912

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to tourism and tourist attractions in Napier and district. 1900-1959]

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Napier-1912-01

Description: Recto of postcard shows a laughing couple in bathing costumes running towards to viewer over the sand at a beach. The handwritten message on the verso is addressed to Miss Muir, Kia Ora Private Hotel, Rotorua, and says: "Dear Jill, Your ever welcome PC came to hand last night. So sorry you did not call again; I'll have to be content seeing you once. Didn't it rain the day I intended going out, I drove out to Hastings the week after, it's a lovely drive. You are coming out [-] fancy you going to the Ball. I think you best look out that boy of yours might lead you astray. Pleased your [sic] having a good time. Your old chum Jess[?]" Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print and holograph on postcard, 87 x 138 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in October 2014.

Date: 1940 - 1944

Reference: Eph-A-LIFESAVING-1940/1944

Description: Includes: 1940: New Zealand Surf Life-Saving Association. National Surf Championships, Lyall Bay Beach, February 16th, 17th & 18th 1940. Official programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying around 215 x 140 mm. Provenance: Some programmes donated by Surf Lifesaving New Zealand, in 2012. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-2134 and the Photographic Archive..

Date: 1965

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Nelson-1965-01

Description: Envelope shows a photograph of Pohara Beach. The envelope carries a 4d stamp, was postmarked at Takaka, and is addressed to Mrs E Gibbs, PO Box 164, Taihape. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph and holograph on postal envelope, 90 x 150 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Complete Stamp Company, June 2013.

Date: 1916 - 1920

By: Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers)

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Timaru-1916-01

Description: A booklet, designed for mailing with a space on the front cover for an address, including 16 coloured photographs of Caroline Bay, Dominion and Hydro Grand hotels, the Gardens, Stafford Street, Tennis Courts, the Catholic Church, Marine Parade, the Anglican Church, Alexandra Square, and the lake in the Gardens. The borders of the cover show a "carved" Maori motif. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, 79 x 106 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Old Imprints, Portland, Oregon, in 2014.

Date: 1993 - 1995

By: Bridgman, Rod, 1971-

Reference: Eph-A-POSTCARDS-Bridgman-1993

Description: Shows scenes of Rangitoto Island, North Head, Auckland City and Harbour, Auckland Harbour Bridge, One Tree Hill, Kare Kare Beach, Auckland Railway Station, Auckland War Memorial Museum. Quantity: 8 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcards. Physical Description: Photographs on postcards, 118 x 161 mm. Provenance: Donated by the photographer in 1998.

Date: 1930

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to tourism and tourist attractions in Napier and district. 1900-1959]

By: Napier (N.Z.). Borough Council; Napier Thirty Thousand Club; Swailes Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Napier-1930-01

Description: Pamphlet promoting Napier as a tourist destination, the "home of sunshine and sea breezes". Lists trips and points of interest, with photographs of the waterfront, some city buildings and scenic attractions in the vicinity. Contains an advertisement for the Hawke's Bay Motor Company Ltd, and for the Government Tourist Bureau. Compiled by the Napier Thirty Thousand Club, and issued by the Napier Borough Council. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on pamphlet.. Physical Description: Offset print on both sides of pamphlet, 228 x 816 mm, folded to 228 x 102 mm.

Date: 1923

From: [Ephemera relating to carnivals and celebrations in New Zealand. 1920-1929]

By: Webster (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-CARNIVAL-1923-01

Description: A schedule of events for 6-13 January, including yacht races, swimming sports, dinghy races, model yacht races, aquatic events, Scotch and Irish dancing, flower and horticultural show,home industries exhibition, floral fete, hunting competitions, boy and girl riding contests, athletic sports, tug of war, wrestling, baby show, Fire Brigade tournament, bowling tournament, tennis tournament, aviation displays, grand bazaar, side shows. Includes photographs of two women swimmers, Miss P Hoeft, and Miss Violet Walrond. Dated from the time at which Violet Walrond would have been competing as a swimmer. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 pages, each 204 x 135 mm. Provenance: Purchased from John Martin, dealer, London, in 2005.

Date: 1935

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch; Timaru Publicity Committee; Timaru (N.Z.). Borough Council; Goodwin, Jill Marion, 1947-

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Canterbury-1935-01

Description: Includes colourful covers and twelve pages of text and photographs about the Timaru area. Date taken from Page 1, column 2, paragraph 2. Quantity: 1 booklet. Physical Description: Photolithographs on 12-page booklet with colour prints on covers, 232 x 203 mm. Provenance: Donated by Jill Goodwin, from the collection of her father B W Collins, in 2000.

Date: 1935 - 1936

By: New Zealand sportsman (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-D-CARNIVAL-1935-01

Description: Arrangement of text. Urges patrons to see "thrilling contests under latest electrical indicators". Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, 760 x 508 mm.

Date: 1938

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to tourism and tourist attractions in Napier and district. 1900-1959]

By: New Zealand. Government Tourist Bureau

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-Napier-1938-01

Description: Pamphlet advertises the tourist attractions of Napier. The cover shows a photograph of a ceremony at the soundshell, and there are various photographs of scenes along the Marine Parade. A map shows the location of Napier on the North island of New Zealand, and there is a list of tourist bureaux and agencies throughout the country. Dated from a handwritten note on the cover. Annotations from the Thirty Thousand Club note the misspelling of "Te Mata", and the omission of roads on the map. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on both sides of pamphlet, 238 x 430 mm, folded to 238 x 215 mm.

Date: 1940

From: [Ephemera relating to exhibitions in New Zealand in 1939-1940, including the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, Wellington]

By: Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-EXHIBITION-1940-01

Description: Booklet with photographs of scenes at the Exhibition. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet 24 pages, 212 x 280 mm.

Date: 1950

From: [Ephemera of around A3 size relating to tourism in regions beginning with N, O, P. 1900s]

Reference: Eph-C-TOURISM-New-Plymouth-1950-01-cover

Description: The outside shows a cover spread by Russell Clark, with two panels, one showing a man skiing, and the other showing a woman running in the waves. The outside also contains a key to the fun map on the inside of the brochure. Dated on stylistic grounds. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of folded brochure. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on one side of folded brochure, 236 x 209 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1929

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-New-Plymouth-1920s-01

Description: Lists and describes major tourist sites in the New Plymouth region. Other Titles - Booklet Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet, 212 x 127 mm.